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Mobile Syrup

‘Nothing’s’ first smartphone could release in early 2022

It looks like ‘Nothing,’ the latest venture from OnePlus founder Carl Pei, might have plans to release a smartphone in early 2022.

According to a very vague leak from 91Mobiles, the startup is on track to release its first handset during the first part of next year. However, details on the device’s price, specs or even a glimpse at its design aren’t included in the report. That said, the story does feature information regarding a Power (1) power bank that could launch before the company’s rumoured smartphone.

Given Pei is Nothing’s founder, it’s not surprising to hear that the company has plans to delve into the smartphone space. The timing of this leak is also interesting given the company recently announced a new round of funding and a strategic partnership with Qualcomm related to “future tech products.”

Adding further fuel to rumours is the fact that Nothing purchased the remnants of ‘Essential‘ and the Essential Phone earlier this year.

Nothing’s first product is its recently released Ear (1) transparent wireless earbuds.

Source: 91Mobiles

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Mobile Syrup

Carl Pei’s Nothing announces partnership with Qualcomm

London-based Nothing, a technology company created by OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, announced that it has acquired $50 million in funding from strategic and private investors and is collaborating with chipmaker Qualcomm for future projects.

A collaboration with Qualcomm, whose chips are found in everything from automobiles to phones, would help Nothing develop better future products.

Further, Nothing states that the $50 million investment from strategic and private investors will be used for research & development and preparation for Nothing’s entry into a new series of product categories as it plans to expand its product ecosystem.

“Seamless connectivity is paramount to achieving our vision of a future without barriers between people and technology,” said Pei in Nothing’s press release. “We look forward to working alongside Qualcomm Technologies and our strategic investors to achieve Nothing’s next phase of growth.”

The company has said that it has shipped over 100,000 of its Nothing Ear (1) earphones worldwide within two months of release.

Additionally, Qualcomm recently announced its AptX Lossless Bluetooth audio codec, which will most likely be supported in the next generation of Nothing earbuds.

However, the collaboration might hold more significant intentions, as it can allow Nothing to enter the smartphone market, and given Pei’s experience with OnePlus, Nothing’s smartphones might take the market by storm.

Source: Nothing

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Musique

A new Janet Jackson single

Now that the whirlwind surrounding her brother’s death has begun to die down, Janet Jackson is slowly getting back to work.

One of her regular producers, Jermaine Dupri, announced on his Twitter page that Janet Jackson will launch a new single, Nothing, on March 30. The singer recorded this song for the film soundtrack of Why Did I Get Married Too.

The source is impeccable. Not only is Dupri one of the singer’s longtime producers; they also dated for seven years before breaking up last February.

The film Why Did I Get Married Too will open in theatres on April 2. Janet Jackson also plays a lead role in this Tyler Perry movie.

Jackson is also working with Jermaine Dupri on her next album. Her last album, Discipline, came out in 2008. It is not known whether this new song, Nothing, will be on the upcoming album.