Nothing just teased its first Android phone

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By Hemaja Burud Feb 17, 2022 There’s no smoke without fire

Carl Pei, the founder of the tech brand Nothing, understands how to generate buzz around the products he creates. Nothing's latest Twitter post can be interpreted as a teaser for an upcoming Android phone.

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This Android-powered phone is expected to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, but we don't know which model it will be.

Not to mention that Nothing and Qualcomm announced a strategic partnership in 2021, implying that the company will use Snapdragon SoCs in its products.

Nothing acquired Essential, the now-defunct smartphone company, in February 2021, and Carl Pei stated that Nothing will continue to focus on audio accessories and smart home products.

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