Finally, The Nothing Phone 1 Has Sort Of Debuted In The United States

The Nothing Phone 1 was released internationally last year with hazy assurances of a later U.S. release, but enthusiasts of the smartphone no longer have to wait for that to happen. The Nothing Phone 1 is now available to Americans who are ready to participate in Nothing's test program before it officially releases with stores later in 2023 through a "Beta Membership." While the arrival of the Nothing Phone 1 in the United States is undoubtedly thrilling, the release and branding of the membership program seem a little off. It offers users the chance to test Nothing OS 1.5, a significant update from Nothing OS 1.0's Android 12 foundation and built on Android 13, as well as the phone. Pay $299 if you wish to participate. Although the Nothing Phone 1 is a great deal considering that it costs about $399 worldwide, it seems a little backward to hold a public beta test for Nothing OS 1.5 in the US before the Phone 1 is even available from local merchants. This is not to argue that purchasing the Nothing Phone 1 is not worthwhile if you want to be a tester, but the specifics of the soft launch are odd. It's difficult to envision a drawback for anyone who has been anxious to get their hands on the smartphone considering that those who pay for the membership receive a lot for their money, most notably a black edition of the Nothing Phone 1 with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. Also Read: Gamer Alert: Google Play Games can now be played on PC Beta testers will also receive a Nothing Community Black Dot NFT in addition to the phone itself. The Nothing OS 1.5 beta also has a long range of fantastic improvements, such as faster app loading times, redesigned user interfaces, and a self-repair system that keeps the phone in peak condition. Nothing notes that the Nothing Phone 1's design has been finished but that the beta software is still susceptible to change, as is the case with all beta software. However, it's important to keep in mind that because the Phone 1 hasn't been officially released in the United States, people who have chosen to participate in the beta test may experience some difficulties connecting the phone to their preferred carrier network. Photo Credit: 9to5 Google After a fair length of radio quiet from Nothing, it's thrilling that the Nothing Phone 1 is finally releasing in the United States. However, those who are anticipating the official U.S. launch will have to wait even longer since the beta test will continue until June 30, according to a FAQ page. This indicates that the Nothing Phone 1 will probably start appearing in American retailers in the second half of 2023.