This popular budget phone’s hottest feature might soon cost you extra
Nothing’s latest phones feature a unique button known as the Essential Key, promising easy access to AI-powered tools—but the free ride might not last forever. According to a recent deep dive into the code of the Essential Space app, Nothing might soon introduce premium features behind a paywall, potentially setting users back as much as $120 per year.
For context, Nothing’s new budget-focused Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro devices enters a crowded market, competing directly with the likes of Google’s Pixel 8a and Samsung’s Galaxy A-series. These rivals have firmly established themselves as value-driven devices loaded with powerful software experiences, making Nothing’s approach to an AI-centric button an intriguing differentiator.
