Community Board Observer Update Q3 2024: After Meeting Report

RohitPakalapati · 2024-11-06T09:54:38+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7h6OnSJpSbA **Hey Community,** I hope you're all doing well. I've just wrapped up my final board meeting, and here are the updates. Let's start with Nothing OS 3.0. The community's response has been overwhelmingly positive, and you have especially appreciated the transparency regarding the open beta release timeline. Though I should mention there are some concerns about the Ndot font removal - with a few requesting at least an option to toggle it. The Nothing team is actively listening to these concerns, and I can say the Ndot font is coming back to the lockscreen with one more easter egg. Interest in Nothing Phone (3) continues to grow among the community, with some amazing concept arts out there. It's been a while since we last saw a flagship from Nothing, and I'm personally really bullish on Phone (3) and eagerly looking forward to it. Many users have expressed interest in seeing a dedicated telephoto lens in future models to meet flagship-level photography expectations. The Ear (open) has also been making waves, though I did bring up the pricing concerns from our Indian users to the board. On the flip side, I have raised the speculations around Phone (2) being discontinued. As of today, there are no official plans around that. I've raised several regional concerns during the meeting. Our US community is facing significant issues with carrier compatibility (especially with Verizon and AT&T), stock availability of Phone (2a) and (2a+), and frequent shipping delays through DHL. We're also seeing strong demand from regions like Iran and Mexico, where users are calling for broader product availability and more local events. I've also brought up issues regarding customer service support. The team is actively working to streamline these processes. Some of our Japanese users have raised issues with the Japanese font for Nothing OS, and there are also requests for FeliCa (NFC) functionality on new phones. The team is looking into this. The delays and lack of communication regarding bug fixes for the CMF Watch Pro have also been brought up, along with requests for improvements to the Phone (2) camera through software refinements. I also discussed Nothing's overall brand identity at the board. Some community members have noted a shift from the original minimalist, transparent ethos to a more playful direction that directly aligns with CMF products and their modular approach. The team is already working behind the scenes to sharpen the differentiation between both brands while strengthening Nothing's core identity. If you'd like to share your thoughts on this, check out the [Insight Series (Topic 5)](https://nothing.community/d/18563) on the community website. Talking about community, there's a lot of excitement around the [Community Edition project](https://in.nothing.tech/pages/community-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqjNG4GDLspgNRljv9EASEsHBTC7uZOdF6t-xIGi6UDn7n6gvu5). By the time you read this update, the launch will have already happened. What do you think about the final version of the phone? It's been inspiring to see how engaged our community is in co-creation efforts. This project truly reflects the power of community collaboration. As most of you already know, this is my last board meeting, and it's been a privilege to be your voice at the board this year. The recruitment for the new CBO will begin soon and the Nothing team will share more details in the coming days. I will also join Rob for an AMA session, a great chance for interested candidates to clear all your doubts. Stay tuned for more details to come! And finally, thank you to the Nothing team for receiving me so well and again to the entire community for supporting me throughout this year. You've been like family. I promise to continue adding value to this amazing community. I'll see you all soon in the chat!

RavishKumar

RohitPakalapati Thank you, brother, you’ve done a great job. I kindly request if you could extend your role as CBO.

zygerboy

@RohitPakalapati Thanks for bringing up these insights. You did a great job man!

VaroonNawale

RohitPakalapati Huge update, and you nailed it as always! Love that Ndot font’s making a comeback (with an Easter egg? 👀), and the hype for Phone (3) is real—let’s hope for that telephoto lens! Best of luck with the AMA; can’t wait to see the fun chaos unfold. Thanks for everything, you rock! 🙌

Jerin Jose

RohitPakalapati The delays and lack of communication regarding bug fixes for the CMF Watch Pro have also been brought up, along with requests for improvements to the Phone (2) camera through software refinements

Great work throughout the year @RohitPakalapati . Expecting some clear time lines and acknowledgement for these issues as they did for the open beta launch. Because it is more than 1 and half years from the launch date. All these issues have been reported since from the launch of these products.

Rob ⚡️

RohitPakalapati Very much enjoyed this final update and WOW did that year go fast!
You really have driven the CBO role forward over the past 12 months - your output here on the community website has been deep and insightful - you’ve set a high standard for the CBO in 2025.

Thanks for all the time you’ve put into this - I hope you enjoyed the VIP access that came with the role! No doubt we’ll see you around!

RohitPakalapati

Rob ⚡️ Thank you so much for trusting me, Rob. The role definitely comes with privilege, yet the responsibility always keeps one grounded. I’m sure the next CBO will deepen community integration even further, as the role continues to evolve each year. Looking forward to the future!

arpan2308

Great work Rohit throughout the year. Good to see community concerns being raised to the board and some actions for addressing them 😊

Quite a nice & engaging last video with memes n all.🔥

Blobby

RohitPakalapati

Just wanted to say thanks for everything you have been an amazing advocate for us always keeping our voices front and center You will be definitely be missed around here wishing you all the best and hope to see you around ❤️

Dylan_B

Brilliant update @RohitPakalapati fantastic work throughout the year and representing the community! Really excited for the AMA!

Phantom

Thank you @RohitPakalapati !

pixcel25

RohitPakalapati I really loved the ear open but the price was a bummer 😞

Maxishappy

RohitPakalapati Hey Rohit, i’ve watched Q3 update and think you did a great job. At first i was a bit skeptic about your ability to convert the community’s thought to the Nothing ® team but you proved me wrong. Good job. Next vote round if you decide to make yourself a voteable candidate again i will vote for you. That’s all from me. GL

RohitPakalapati

Maxishappy Aah Max, your comment made me happy. Thank you for being so honest, it means a lot. I honestly feel we need a new CBO every year, just my personal opinion. Since this role isn’t a job, it requires deep passion for contributing to this amazing vision on a voluntary basis. Yes, it has privileges, but that doesn’t mean we can get comfortable with this post because the face I carry at Nothing is the face of the community. The perspectives, however, are totally mine, and that’s where the interesting part is. I see a lot of potential in this role, and I want new perspectives to accelerate growth. Nothing isn’t a corporate-like brand; it’s a brand that is trying to erase the lines between community and team, with everyone marching towards one beautiful vision to reset the road of technology. The challenging part, however, is about personal capabilities. I struggled a lot in a few areas and really want the next CBO to ace them too. So this time, we’ll have a slightly different process for the application. I will also be giving as much time as possible for the onboarding to make sure our next CBO is confident on day one of hitting the ground.

Rahul

You were amazing man, we are proud of you ❤️

Anonymous717

RohitPakalapati I didn’t know a lot of your posts but from the little I saw you cared a lot about the community and that’s impressive. Thank you very much for these updates, we can see that the company is going in the right direction.

Pranshu

Man you did a great job as a CBO, thanks for your work man!!❤️

Ealesy101

It has been a pleasure to see your confidence grow, not only across these Quarterly Updates, but at in-person events too. That year really has flown by, since meeting you for the first time at the Arcade Event last November, to the most recent, celebrating the Community Edition phone.

Thank you, for all you have done for this Community. The Community Insight Series have been wonderful and have sparked so many discussions, hoping the next CBO looks to continue these and improve upon the amazing groundwork you have managed to lay.

As an aside, many congratulations too for your recent Graduation Ceremony. All the best with whatever comes next for you and looking forward to seeing you at events and in the chat! ❤

RohitPakalapati

Ealesy101 Thank you, Ryan! It means a lot. Yes, see you at future events 👊🏼✨

hrry Thank you, Harry! You’ve been one of the most active members recently, and it’s been fantastic to see you helping so many in our community. It was great meeting you in person, and I’m looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events!

Maxishappy

RohitPakalapati

RohitPakalapati hey Rohit. Thank you for reading my comment and sharing your feelings. I seriously think you did a great job just like Louis did the year before. Besides that why would you say we need a new CBO every year ? I am curious as to why we need a different person each year and what the consequences could be if we didn’t select a new CBO each year. Also the fact that there has already talked about making NDot come back to NOS so quick after removal makes me thing it’s part of the Nothing brand image. After all:we have thought off everything and come up with Nothing. This is a quote of one of the first video’s where also dots where used as a main theme. And what areas did you struggle in the most and how would you make sure the next CBO feels comfortable as soon as they enter the role ? Personally i think making them go in a call with you and discus how you do your daily tasks and deliver the community ’s view to the Nothing team in board meeting. Greetings max

hrry

Thank you for putting the community at the front of center of everything you have done over the last year, Rohit. From ensuring our voices have been heard to, thinking about and inspiring new ways of community engagement, you’ve led from the front. And congrats on the graduation too!!

Good luck in your career moves and I can’t wait to see what you continue to bring to the community.

Big shoes to fill.

adbo

Thanks for another great update as always, Rohit! And thank you for representing the community over the past year - you’ve done a great job at conveying the wider community thoughts across platforms and countries. The next CBO has some big boots to fill!

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