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Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition Drop Event in Bangalore
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This blog is special for me because it talks about two first-time experiences — my first flight journey and my first Nothing Community Edition drop event. The event was for the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition, held in Bangalore.
Let me take you through the full experience.
Reaching the Airport Early
I reached the airport very early in the morning. My flight was scheduled for 10:00 AM, but I arrived around 5:00 AM so that I wouldn’t rush or miss anything. Since this was my first flight, I wanted to do everything calmly.
I was at Terminal 2, and I decided to use Digi Yatra for entry. The boarding pass was generated smoothly on my phone, but I also took a printed copy. Honestly, it felt like a memory worth keeping — first flight, first boarding pass.
I didn’t have any check-in luggage, just a backpack, so the process was simple.
Security Check & Waiting Time
After security checking, I reached the gate area. There was still plenty of time before boarding, so I sat there, had some coffee, and relaxed.
I was traveling with Abhishek Lakhani, the creator of the Glyph Toybox app. We talked about Nothing, the community, and the upcoming drop event. The excitement was real because this wasn’t a regular launch — it was a Community Edition drop, which is always special.
Boarding the Flight – First-Time Feelings
Finally, boarding started. My seat was towards the last rows of the plane. Even though it was the tail section, the experience was still amazing.
There was no fear, no nervousness — just excitement. Takeoff was smooth, and honestly, the first flight experience feels special no matter where you sit.
Landing in Bangalore
After a smooth journey, we landed in Bangalore. From the airport, it was about 37km of highway drive, followed by some city traffic. Since it was a Saturday, traffic was manageable.
We arrived at the 33&Brew event location after some time and joined the line for the Nothing Phone (3A) Community Edition Drop.
Inside the Nothing Community Edition Drop Event
The setup inside was clean and well-organized. The event took some time to start, but there were refreshments available — both veg and non-veg options.
Once inside, the main session began. The highlight was meeting Sushruta, whose marketing campaign idea was selected from 700+ entries. Hearing his journey and thoughts was inspiring, especially how he kept trying even after not being selected earlier.
Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition – First Look
At the event, we finally got to see the Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition up close.
Here’s what stood out:
- Pink Essential Key (exclusive to this edition)
- Silver power button
- Black volume buttons
- White frame with a translucent back
- Internal design elements with pink and yellow accents
- “Phone (3a)” branding with model details
- Slightly softer Glyph lighting due to the translucent design
This phone is limited to only 1000 units, making it truly special.
Exclusive Software Touches
The Community Edition also comes with:
- New animated lockscreen clock
- Four exclusive wallpapers
- A fresh overall visual identity matching the hardware
These small details really make the phone feel different from the regular version.
Event Goodies & Accessories
At the drop, we also received some Nothing merchandise and accessories, including stickers and a special dice accessory that comes with the phone. The packaging and quality felt premium and thoughtfully designed.
Wrapping Up & Heading Back
Due to time constraints and the event schedule, I couldn’t record everything in detail. But I did capture photos and a few clips, which I’ll be sharing separately.
After the event, we headed back to the airport. Bangalore airport looks modern and beautiful, especially at night.
Finally, I landed back in Mumbai and then traveled home. It was a long journey with almost no sleep, but completely worth it.
Final Thoughts
This trip wasn’t just about a phone or an event.
- First flight experience
- Nothing Community Edition Drop
- Meeting creators and community members
The Nothing Phone (3a) Community Edition truly feels like a special product, not just because it’s limited, but because it’s built with community involvement.
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CMF by Nothing appears to be teasing two new products, and its latest social media post has given fans another clue to speculate about what could be coming.
Yesterday, CMF shared images of Snivy (#0495) and Victini (#0494) from Pokémon. The post did not reveal any product names or additional details, but the two Pokémon could potentially represent the two upcoming products.
CMF has already expanded beyond smartphones, with products including smartwatches, neckbands, TWS earbuds and headphones. If the company is preparing two new products, there is a possibility that it could introduce something from an entirely new category.
One possibility could be a portable speaker or another audio product. CMF already has a strong presence in the audio segment with its earbuds and headphones, making a speaker a logical next step for the brand.
However, there is currently no confirmation that the Pokémon references are directly related to the products. The numbers #0494 and #0495 could simply be part of the creative teaser.
Interestingly, CMF also recently announced a Community review program, which could potentially be related to these upcoming products. However, Indian users are once again not eligible for the program.
For now, CMF has kept the details under wraps, but these teasers suggest that two new products could be coming soon.
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Nothing has announced special pricing and promotional offers for the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and Phone (4b) as part of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. The offers include price drops, bank discounts, coupons and exchange bonuses on selected variants.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the offers.
Nothing Phone (4a) Offers
The Nothing Phone (4a) gets a ₹3,000 price drop on the 6GB + 128GB variant. With the applicable bank offer, coupon and exchange benefits, the effective price comes down to ₹32,999.
| Variant | Offer Price |
|---|---|
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹32,999* |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹40,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹45,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹46,999 |
The 8GB + 128GB variant gets a ₹4,000 bank offer, while the higher-storage variants are also eligible for a ₹4,000 bank offer.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Offers
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is available with a ₹4,500 bank offer along with a ₹500 exchange bonus on the listed variants.
| Variant | Effective Price |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹49,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹52,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹54,999 |
The 8GB + 128GB model brings the effective price down to ₹49,999 after the applicable offers.
Nothing Phone (4b) Offers
The Nothing Phone (4b) gets a ₹4,000 price drop on the 6GB + 128GB variant. With the applicable bank offer, coupon and exchange benefits, the effective price is listed at ₹27,999.
| Variant | Effective Price |
|---|---|
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹27,999* |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹35,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹36,999 |
The 8GB variants receive a ₹3,500 bank offer along with a ₹500 exchange bonus.
Nothing BBD Offers at a Glance
The headline effective prices for the three phones are:
- Nothing Phone (4b): ₹27,999
- Nothing Phone (4a): ₹32,999
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: ₹49,999
The final price for the base variants depends on the applicable combination of bank offers, coupons and exchange bonuses. Buyers should check the offer terms on Flipkart before placing an order.
Nothing Phone BBD Pricing Table
| Model | Base Variant | Effective Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Phone (4b) | 6GB + 128GB | ₹27,999 |
| Phone (4a) | 6GB + 128GB | ₹32,999 |
| Phone (4a) Pro | 8GB + 128GB | ₹49,999 |
*Effective prices for the base variants reflect the combined applicable bank offers, coupons and exchange bonuses.
These offers make the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale particularly relevant for buyers looking at Nothing’s latest smartphone lineup.
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Kea: Button Remapper has received a major update that brings a new Floating App Sidebar, Action Combos, more customization options and several new features for Android users.
The update also brings a redesigned user interface with improved animations, blur effects and a cleaner overall look. While Kea remains available as a free app, some of the new features are available through the paid Kea Pro version.
Floating App Sidebar
One of the main additions in the update is the new Floating App Sidebar. It allows users to pin their favorite apps and actions and quickly access them from anywhere on the phone.
Users can add apps such as YouTube, Instagram, Gmail, games, and more, as well as actions, to the sidebar. The sidebar also supports customization for its position, number of rows and columns, background, icon style, and accent color.
The background can be changed between transparent, translucent and solid styles. Users can also choose different icon styles and customize the sidebar’s color using the available color options and color wheel.
Action Lab Combos
Another new feature is Action Lab Combos. It allows users to perform multiple actions with a single button press.
For example, users can create a shortcut that mutes media volume and enables Do Not Disturb at the same time. This can be useful during meetings when multiple settings need to be changed quickly.
Users can also create their own custom combos by selecting multiple actions and arranging them into a sequence.
Voice and Call Recording
Kea Pro also adds shortcuts for voice recording and call recording using the Nothing Recorder widget.
After setting up the required Recorder widget, users can assign a button press to start or stop recording. Saved recordings can then be accessed through the Nothing Recorder app.
More Customization
The update brings several new options for Kea’s visual overlays. Users can choose different styles, including Dark, Frosted and Smoke themes.
There are also different animation effects, while the position of the overlay can be adjusted for different hardware keys. Kea Pro users can further customize the accent color and use a color wheel for more control over the appearance.
More Features for Nothing Phones
Kea Pro also includes several features designed for Nothing Phone users. These include Glyph Torch and Glyph Timer shortcuts.
Users can assign these features to different button gestures. The app also supports shortcuts such as Circle to Search, QR code scanning and additional hardware button actions.
The app also supports volume button mapping and power button customization, giving users more ways to control different actions using physical buttons.
Free Version Still Available
Kea: Button Remapper continues to offer a free version with more than 30 actions and support for four different button gestures. The free version also includes features such as visual overlays, lock screen controls and a Quick Settings tile.
The Floating App Sidebar, Action Combos, volume button mapping, voice and call recording, Glyph shortcuts and other additional features are available with Kea Pro.
Kea Pro is offered as a one-time lifetime purchase, giving users permanent access to the Pro features after purchasing it.
Here is the app link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techiboystudios.kea
The latest update also significantly refreshes the Kea interface. TechiBoy Studios will bring more features that are planned for future updates, so the list of available features is expected to grow over time.