@Rob ⚡️, Carl P., Adam B., etc. I see the Phone (3) as a step in an exciting direction—one that hints at greater things to come. However, as I’ve expressed before and as is clearly reflected across the community, removing the Glyph lights feels like a misstep.
I understand and respect your broader vision for what Nothing could evolve into. Still, there’s a growing concern that things are moving too quickly—so much so that you risk losing the very identity and loyal user base that helped build this momentum.
The Phone (3) hasn’t even hit the market, and yet teasers for the Phone (4A) are already surfacing. It’s hard not to feel like we’re entering a cycle of rushed releases and diluted innovation—ironically, the same path many hoped Nothing would challenge. There’s a fine line between staying ahead and losing focus.
You’re doing a lot right by not repeating Apple’s most criticized practices, but some current decisions are beginning to echo the same missteps that led them to become a stagnant, profit-driven brand disconnected from its community.
I don’t know how long it will take before we start seeing Phone (4), (4A), “Pro,” “Ultra,” or “Maximus,” but I sincerely hope you don’t lose sight of the original spirit of Nothing. People have shown up for you—loudly, and passionately. Please don’t alienate them.
As a customer, I’d love to see the Glyph lights make a meaningful return. The Glyph Matrix and light interface were more than just gimmicks—they embodied a fresh, bold approach to smartphone design. Don’t abandon that too soon. Please, take a moment to reflect on where this is heading. I don’t even know if you guys truly read us, but if someone does… allow our words to echo around your offices.
To conclude, I want to be more direct about my thoughts on the new Phone: I genuinely like it, and it’s likely a device I would consider purchasing myself. That said, it’s also easy to understand why so many fans are frustrated right now. You’d have to be willfully ignoring the feedback not to see the reasons behind the backlash.
My biggest concern is for those who do choose to invest in this phone—because if another variant is released just a few months later, it will signal a shift that many of us hoped Nothing would avoid: treating the community more like a testing ground than a valued part of the journey.
If the mindset becomes “they’ll buy it anyway, so let’s just release it,” then the spirit of innovation and trust that set Nothing apart will slowly begin to erode. I hope that’s not the path being taken, and if so… another big has fallen.
