Nothing phone (1) won't get Android 13 update anytime soon

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The Nothing phone (1) has generated quite the hype, even if it isn't available here. For those who got the phone, unfortunately, you'll be in for a wait for the next Android version. Nothing has confirmed that the Android 13 rollout for this device won't be coming out this year. The company said it's coming "in the first half of 2023." According to the statement from the company, "Before releasing, we want to fine tune the software upgrade with Nothing's hardware."

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Dbrand launches 'Something' skins that make it look like you have a Nothing phone (1)

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We might not have access to the Nothing phone (1) on this side of the world, but you can get your current device to look like it. Accessory maker Dbrand released a new "Something" line of skins that promise to turn your Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max, Google Pixel 6 Pro, or Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra into a Nothing phone (1) lookalike.

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Nothing debuts first smartphone, the phone (1)

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The first smartphone of new tech startup Nothing is finally official. We've heard and seen several details about the Nothing Phone (1) thanks to the strategies of Carl Pei. He is the co-founder and former director of OnePlus, and he brings the style of invite-only/limited partner drops and "slow drip-feed of information) to drum up hype for the new device. So, if you feel like you've seen the Phone (1), you probably already have.

Its main talking point is the "Glyph" design, which employs 900 LEDs spread out and overlaid with a diffuser to create lines and curves beneath the Gorilla Glass 5-covered semi-transparent back. The lights flash and pulsate with a brightness enough to warrant a warning for users with epilepsy. You can adjust that brightness and set what the flashing lights mean to you. If you're worried about the lights draining the battery, you shouldn't. The effect should be negligible even at its standard brightness and kept on for 10 minutes.

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Nothing opens pre-order reservations for the phone (1)

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Nothing is unsurprisingly taking its pre-order strategy from founder Carl Pei's former company, OnePlus. The upcoming phone (1) can be bought first through an invitation system. The company opened pre-order reservations in the countries it's available via an invitation code system. The private community members will go first and have 48 hours to use their code. They then need to place a £20 (around $32) non-refundable deposit to secure that order opportunity on July 12. Those who don't make it can sign up for the waiting list. 

If you push through with your order, Nothing will deduct that deposit from your purchase and give you an extra £20 credit for either a phone (1) accessory or the ear (1) earbuds. We don't know yet how much the phone will cost. But we know it won't be making its way here for general sale.

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