Som det er lige nu, så er der kun to centrale styresystemer, der dominerer smartphone-branchen. Det ene kontrolleres helstøbt af Apple, og det andet af Google, der dog tillader de enkelte producenter at pille en del var brugerflade og features, dog med Android som centralt fundament.
Men hvis producenten Nothing overlever i det lange løb, og direkte trives, så ønsker de på sigt at droppe Android helt, og i stedet tilbyde noget "significantly different". I deres nyeste blog siger stifter Carl Pei dette:
"We see a future where operating systems are significantly different from the ones today. Each system will know its user deeply, and be hyper-personalised to each individual. Interfaces will adapt to our context and needs. Suggestions will surface naturally, and once we confirm an intent, agents will execute on our behalf. The system will handle the non-essential for us, allowing us to focus on what truly matters, which will be different for every person. Unlike today's one-size-fits-all solution, a billion different operating systems will be rendered for a billion different people. Over time, this OS will be transversal across all form factors: We're starting with smartphones, audio products and smart watches, devices that people already use every day. In the future, our OS will carry into smart glasses, humanoid robots, EVs, and whatever comes next."
Nothing fortæller at de selv arbejder på sådan en slags løsning, men om hvorvidt Google er involveret på den ene eller den anden måde fremgår ikke helt tydeligt, heller ej er der en konkret tidslinje.
Bare intentionen markerer dog et skift for et af disse brands, der på sin vis lever af Android-platformen.