It's probably hard to run a multi-billion dollar company and at the same time have a sense of humor, but Carl Pei somehow manages both.
The Nothing CEO is under a lot of pressure from fans and customers who can't wait any longer for the Android-based Nothing OS 4 to drop. As we recently told you, Nothing's upcoming software update is around the corner and it'll bring lots of improvements and enhancements.
"Soon is not an answer"
Image by Nothing
Over at X, a user is complaining about having to wait for the Nothing OS 4 update and says they've refreshed their feed so many times, in hope for the update announcement, that they've "pulled a thumb muscle". They then add that "Soon" is not an acceptable answer from Carl Pei.
Then Carl Pei (being Carl Pei) just goes and answers the question. His answer is, of course:
Soon.
Who could've seen that coming, except for… everybody.
Image source – X
Instead of acting offended, people react positively to Pei's masterful trolling and call it "Based" and "Patience is virtue".
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What's the deal with the Nothing OS 4 update
Nothing has promised a software update with a focus on cohesion, transparency, and smoother interaction. Nothing OS 4.0 should bring a range of design and functionality upgrades. The interface will feature a sharper, more unified design, standardized components, refreshed lock screen clocks, and cleaner Quick Settings. A new "Extra Dark Mode" offers a deeper dark aesthetic to reduce eye strain.
Multitasking has been improved with a Pop-up View supporting two floating app icons, while system-level optimizations are intended to speed up app launches and improve overall responsiveness.
The Camera and Gallery will get upgraded with the "TrueLens Engine" that introduces more intuitive controls and creative presets. Additionally, a new AI dashboard provides full transparency over AI functions, including usage insights and status indicators for language models.
The update seems practical and elegant. That's fine, and I'm sure most users will love it. But having a CEO that can serve it up with a joke or two – that's priceless.
Should humor exist in Big Tech?
Yes, it goes without saying.
61.9%
Probably, but let's not get carried away.
33.33%
No, that's not a TV sitcom.
4.76%
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