There’s a wave of nostalgia for the 2000s, especially in tech, that’s seeing a resurgence of many fondly remembered features from that era. One of these trends that’s making a comeback is the concept of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) ringtones. Remember when creating a personalized ringtone was all the rage, even on the most elementary of Nokia phones with their built-in ringtone composer? Well, Carl Pei, the CEO of tech company Nothing, has an ambitious vision of revitalizing this aspect of mobile customization, adding an intriguing modern spin.
As we anticipate the unveiling of the Nothing Phone 2 next month, exciting news about its features has already been released. Nothing has collaborated with the iconic Swedish House Mafia to introduce a fresh, innovative tool called the Glyph Composer. The first-generation Nothing Phone carved out a distinct identity for itself among mid-range Android smartphones, thanks to its transparent body and an original concept – the Glyph Interface. This interface, a series of LED lights embedded into the back of the phone, lights up with incoming calls and notifications.
Speculations around the Nothing Phone 2 suggest the continuation of the Glyph Interface, and the latest announcement only cements this. The Swedish House Mafia have added their artistic touch, creating a unique Glyph Sound Pack for the new Glyph Composer. Each pack will contain five exclusive tones and sounds.
The Glyph Composer provides a user-friendly interface, linking each tone and sound to a button representing an individual LED light on the phone’s back. Users can experiment, play around with these sounds, and record their own rhythm to create a personalized ringtone. The requirement for a ringtone is an 8 to 12-second recording, while a single 2-second tone can function as a notification chime.
If you’re wondering about the association between Carl Pei’s tech venture Nothing and the DJ supergroup Swedish House Mafia, the connection is not as random as it seems. Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello, the members of the band, have been early investors in Nothing since its inception in 2020. Thus, it seems fitting that they’re given the opportunity to influence the new Glyph Composer first-hand.
Besides the creative opportunities that the composer offers, users can also enjoy a ready-made Glyph Ringtone composed by Swedish House Mafia. This novel feature, along with the Glyph Composer, is set to be available post the Nothing Phone 2 launch on July 11. Carl Pei reassured that the Composer would also be available to existing Nothing Phone 1 users. With this exciting development, we anticipate more collaborations with other artists for the Glyph Composer, offering an exciting layer of customization to the world of smartphones.
