On July 12, the Nothing Phone (1) will officially launch with plenty of hype and support leading up to it. Carl Pei, the inventor of Nothing, began his company's first significant keynote speech by declaring, "This will be a vital moment," after all. The stage has been set after months of rumors, leaks, and teasers, including one from the corporation itself during a "launch" event. The Android operating system will be used by the Nothing Phone (1), but it will have a minimal interface layer called NothingOS.