Nothing Phone (1) heading to the US in Android 13 ‘testing program’

The Nothing Cellphone 1 is heading to the US, though not but to all the public. Founder Carl Pei tweeted this morning that the US shall be a part of a “testing program” for Nothing OS 1.5 Beta, the handset maker’s customized Android 13 software program.

It’s Pei’s second public assertion this month teasing a US telephone launch. Earlier this month, he stated his firm was “in discussions with some carriers within the US to probably launch a future product there,” citing US wi-fi corporations’ “distinctive customizations” for initially skipping it. Earlier this 12 months, the corporate stated the telephone would not be coming to North America, and it isn’t clear if that modified or if he is concentrating on an unannounced smartphone for the US market. With Nothing saying it’s bought 500,000 telephones with out stateside availability, it might be in a stronger place than it was a 12 months in the past to barter with Verizon, T-Cell and AT&T.

Whereas US residents anticipate extra information about this system, those that already personal the Cellphone 1 can join the beta as we speak, which incorporates Android 13 options like finer privateness controls and new Materials You themes. Nothing says its beta software program can load apps as much as 50 p.c sooner.

The Nothing Cellphone 1 was launched earlier this 12 months in Europe, the Center East and Asia. In Engadget’s evaluate, Mat Smith praised its distinctive design, Glyph interface and stable specs for a mid-range worth. The Cellphone 1 prices £399, which presently interprets to $487.