The Nothing Phone 3a button is now fully understood.

      Leaked render of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro

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      For several weeks, there has been considerable excitement surrounding the Nothing (3a) series, which consists of two phones set to be officially revealed on Tuesday, March 4. One of the company's teasers has highlighted a new button, the purpose of which has remained unclear until now.

      We have found out that this new button will activate an AI assistant named Essential Space, which Nothing had previously hinted at. This button, likely referred to as the “Essential Key,” is designed to streamline user tasks. It will enable them to take notes, record voice memos, and capture photos utilizing AI technology. The AI will emphasize “Smart Collection,” which will automatically sort and categorize images, audio, and text.

      However, we will need to wait for a live demonstration of the Nothing (3a) and Nothing (3a) Pro to observe this feature in operation.

      Your second memory.

      Capture, organize, and take action with Essential Space. All with a little assistance from AI. pic.twitter.com/IeqzgetOwv

      — Nothing (@nothing) February 27, 2025

      In addition to the new Essential Key, both upcoming Nothing phones are anticipated to feature a triple-camera system, with the Pro model offering slightly improved optical zoom and a higher-resolution front-facing camera. The Nothing (3a) Pro should include a camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide camera with an expanded view, a 50MP periscope lens, and a 32MP front camera. This new arrangement enables 3x optical zoom, 6x in-sensor zoom, and 60x ultra-digital zoom. The camera system will also provide enhancements for macro photography and new AI clarity algorithms supported by Nothing’s TrueLens Engine 3.0.

      Once again, the new devices will showcase Nothing’s signature transparent back and Glyph interface. Internally, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset is expected, which is suitable for mid-range devices. The phones will come pre-installed with Android 15.

      Nothing is known for teasing new features prior to a product launch. With this in mind, I suggest checking the company's X feed ahead of Tuesday’s significant announcement, as more leaks could surface.

      Bryan M. Wolfe has over a decade of experience as a technology writer. He focuses on mobile.

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