Nothing Telephone 3 leak: Did they simply copy the iPhone 16 earlier than it even exists?

It’s been virtually a yr since Nothing launched the Nothing Telephone 2, so naturally, we expect information in regards to the Nothing Telephone 3 quickly. Lately, Nothing CEO Carl Pei tweeted a collection of pictures showcasing updates to the Nothing OS person interface. Whereas the software program modifications had been fascinating in their very own proper, the oldsters over at Beebom had been fast to identify that the telephone featured in Pei’s pictures might very nicely be the Nothing Telephone 3.

The Telephone 1, Telephone 2, and the more moderen Telephone 2a all sport three buttons — two quantity rockers on the left facet and an influence button on the precise. Nevertheless, the telephone in Pei’s pictures clearly has an additional button on the precise facet, positioned just under the ability button.

The aim of this new button stays a thriller, however its presence is especially intriguing given the rumors surrounding Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 collection. It’s broadly believed that Apple may also introduce a brand new button proper beneath the ability button on the next-generation iPhones.

In Apple’s case, this new button will reportedly serve a number of capabilities, probably performing as a devoted digital camera shutter or digital camera launch button. There’s additionally hypothesis that it might supply different customizable actions, maybe tied to Apple’s built-in AI options within the subsequent iOS replace.

Nothing’s current announcement of ChatGPT integration into Nothing OS raises the chance that this new button might serve the same goal, performing as a devoted AI button for fast entry to AI-powered options.

It’s a standard sentiment that Nothing’s choices take some “inspiration” from Apple’s design aesthetic. However with the Nothing Telephone 3 probably hitting cabinets earlier than the iPhone 16, might this be the yr Nothing lastly will get to say, “Who’s copying who now?”

As of now, particulars in regards to the Nothing Telephone 3 are scarce, nevertheless it’s broadly anticipated to characteristic a strong Snapdragon 8-series chip, enhancements to the distinctive Glyph LED lights, and an improved general person expertise. The timing of Pei’s tweets, which could possibly be a deliberate transfer to generate hype, additional means that the Telephone 3 launch could possibly be simply across the nook.