Nothing is allegedly working on its own phone now following the success of its ear (1) earbuds and is planning on releasing it as early as 2022. A power bank that will go by the name of ‘power (1)’ is also in the works, as per a report.

The startup recently partnered with Qualcomm Technologies and if the news of an upcoming smartphone is indeed true, then it is likely that Qualcomm is lending a helping hand in the matter. The phone will thus likely sport a Snapdragon processor.

The report by Mukul Sharma (via: 91Mobiles) further reveals that a Nothing-branded power bank may launch before the phone. The power (1) power bank could debut in the coming weeks or maybe at the end of the year.

Details are slim regarding either of the two products, so any known specifications and the like are out of the question for now. Regardless, Nothing’s upcoming products should pick design cues from the existing ear (1) and may hence sport similar simple and minimalistic looks, transparent design even.

Hopefully, we will be seeing teasers and getting more info as we inch closer to a launch of the alleged products.

Back in February, Nothing had acquired Andy Rubin’s Essential company – the folks behind the Essential Phone that debuted back in 2017. The Nothing phone along with sporting a Snapdragon processor, may thus, also benefit from a technological transfer from Essential. After all, both companies share an interest in offering products with minimal designs and no-frills experiences.

As for the name of the smartphone, well, we are hoping that it will be called the Nothing hand (1), although that admittedly does sound a bit too cheesy and Nothing may just call it the phone (1).

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London-based technology brand Nothing on Wednesday announced a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and its Snapdragon platform to power future tech products. Nothing also announced the completion of a $50 million Series A funding from strategic and private investors. This money will go toward R&D in preparation for the brand’s launch into new product categories as part of its ecosystem.

Given the success of Nothing’s first product – the ear (1) – Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing feels there is room for a new brand to emerge and “disrupt today’s sea of sameness.”

The CEO has not revealed what products to expect from the brand in the near future, but whatever it will be, it will follow Nothing’s mantra of providing accessible yet good-looking products.

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

Enrico Salvatori, senior VP and president of Qualcomm Europe said that they are excited to help Nothing bring to life its highly anticipated ecosystem of tech products.

“By combining the power and efficiency of Snapdragon mobile platforms with 5G connectivity across many different categories of devices, we are fostering the development of innovative products that are intended to benefit consumers and deliver richer, more immersive experiences,” he added.

Nothing made its debut into the tech market with the ear (1) TWS earbuds this year – a product that has been praised by users and reviewers alike for its unique styling and features offered at its price. There has been much speculation about what Carl Pei has in mind with regards to the next Nothing product, with concept designs like the Nothing wrist (1) smartwatch doing rounds, and the like.

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