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Nothing Phone (2a) Introduced With New Design And Lower Price
In a global rollout, Nothing has launched the new handset targeting “young & creative” buyers.
Following its debut design showcase at MWC in Barcelona, emerging smartphone manufacturer Nothing has officially introduced the Nothing Phone (2a). This new addition to their product line will diversify the company’s range of models and pricing tiers, and is slated for release on March 8th in Gulf Coast Countries after a global keynote on March 5th.
Beyond its pricing strategy, Nothing sets a new standard in design innovation by introducing what it claims to be the pioneering concept of an “internal smartphone”. This approach seamlessly integrates the device’s components into its external design, presenting essential functionalities in novel and innovative ways.
“Over the past decade, there has been a sea of sameness in the tech industry,” explained Rishi Kishor Gupta, Regional Director for Middle East and Africa at Nothing. “There is clearly a lack of excitement and optimism like we used to feel back in our childhood days. In every single smartphone launch, we see iterations vs. innovations. Here’s where we’re trying to fill the gap”.
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With the brand securing an exclusive distribution partnership with Dubai-based Eros for the UAE and Bahrain markets, consumers in these regions will have the opportunity to be early adopters of the Phone (2a), along with access to exclusive incentives and promotions available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Limited to only 100 units, an exclusive bundle featuring the Phone (2a) will be offered, complete with a personalized thank you card from Carl Pei, CEO of Nothing. Additionally, purchasers will receive a complimentary Phone (2a) case featuring cityscape designs, CMF Buds, a CMF 65W GaN charger, phone straps, and a branded tote bag from Nothing.
Nothing Phone (2a) Specs And Pricing:
- Screen: 7″ 120Hz FHD+ OLED (394 PPI)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
- RAM: 8 / 12GB
- Storage: 128 / 256GB
- Operating System: Nothing OS 2.5
- Camera: 50MP main and ultrawide, 32MP selfie
- Connectivity: 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Water Resistance: IP54
- Dimensions: 162 x 76.3 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 190g
The Nothing Phone (2a) will retail at Dh1,199 for the 128GB version, while the 256GB costs Dh1,399.
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Nano Banana 2 Arrives In MENA For Google Gemini Users
Google brings its latest image model to Gemini and Search, adding 4K output and tighter text control for regional users.
Google has opened access to Nano Banana 2 across the Middle East and North Africa, pushing its newest image model into everyday tools rather than keeping it inside the exclusive (and expensive) Pro tier.
The rollout spans the Google Gemini desktop and mobile apps, and extends to Google Search through Lens and AI Mode. Developers can also test it in preview via AI Studio and the Gemini API.
Nano Banana 2 runs on Gemini Flash, Google’s fast inference layer. The focus is speed, but also control. Users can export visuals from 512px up to 4K, adjusting aspect ratios for everything from vertical social posts to widescreen displays.
The model maintains character likeness across up to five figures and preserves fidelity for as many as 14 objects within a single workflow. This enables visual continuity across scenes, iterations, or edits — supporting projects like short films, storyboards, and multi-scene narratives. Text rendering has also been improved, delivering legible typography in mockups and greeting cards, with built-in translation and localization directly within images.
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Under the hood, the system taps Gemini’s broader knowledge base and pulls in real-time information and imagery from web search to render specific subjects more accurately. Lighting and fine detail have been upgraded, without slowing output.
By embedding the model inside Gemini and Search, Google is normalizing advanced image generation for a mass audience. In MENA, where startups and marketing teams are leaning heavily on AI to scale content across languages and borders, that shift lands at a practical moment.
The move also folds creative tooling deeper into search itself, so that image generation is no longer a separate workflow. It now sits right next to the query box.
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