Nothing’s founder and CEO Carl Pei offered a glimpse into the company’s future software ambitions: Nothing OS with a deeper integration of AI.
Pei acknowledged that smartphones remain the most vital tools for connecting with others and accessing information, but he also addressed the current duopoly of Google and Apple.
“We’re thinking about how we maneuver here,” Pei noted, suggesting Nothing’s goal to break new ground by creating an operating system tailored for enhanced user experience.
However, Nothing is still a relatively small player in the smartphone industry compared to giants like Apple and Google. CEO Carl Pei suggests that dedicating all resources to developing a fully independent OS may not be the most strategic choice.
Instead, he aims to incorporate advanced AI (leveraging models created by larger tech companies) into Nothing OS to boost its functionality. While Pei didn’t reveal extensive details, his comments hint at significant enhancements to Nothing OS, potentially reshaping how users interact with phones.
AI, Pei believes, has simplified the OS development process, enabling levels of personalization not yet seen on other platforms. While he ruled out building from scratch — focusing instead on user experience over the core technical foundations — he emphasized the potential to make smartphones smarter by leveraging the vast information they collect.
You shouldn’t call it the AI operating system though
Though Pei declined to disclose whether additional funding would be sought for the project, he indicated that Nothing could move forward independently if necessary. He clarified that AI would play a significant role, though not as the centerpiece. “We shouldn’t call it the AI operating system,” he explained, adding that true success would hinge on “who can create the best market fit” and provide a compelling user experience.
Significant in this context, Huawei has developed HarmonyOS Next, a completely new operating system designed to diverge from the traditional Android framework.
Unlike previous HarmonyOS versions, which shared compatibility with Android apps, HarmonyOS Next is built from the ground up, with its own application ecosystem and enhanced privacy features that Huawei hopes will make it truly independent. This OS, though developed to cope with the geopolitical restrictions, aims to deliver a seamless, multi-device experience across Huawei’s ecosystem.
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