Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Nothing Denies Shutdown Rumors, Confirms Restructuring
Nothing, a company that makes phones, said that reports about them shutting down in some countries and laying off many people are not true.
They said they are just changing how they work to get ready for the future.
The boss of the company, Akis Evangelidis, said on X that their new phone, the Phone (4b), sold a lot on the first day it came out.
He also said that some people will lose their jobs, but not as many as people are saying.
The company is making new teams and grouping countries together to work better.
They want to make sure they have enough money to keep growing.
Nothing denies rumors of shutting down markets or widespread layoffs.
The company is restructuring to prepare for future growth.
Phone (4b) sold 29,537 units on the first day, breaking records.
Restructuring involves creating business units and regional hubs.
Job impacts are occurring, but reported numbers are inaccurate.
- Who
- Nothing, a London-based smartphone manufacturer
- What
- Restructuring and layoffs, denial of market withdrawal rumors
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Global operations, with a focus on London and China
- Why
- To prepare for future growth and reorganize business operations
Media Reports
Nothing's Official Statement
Market Withdrawal
Media Reports
Nothing is considering withdrawing from over 12 foreign markets.
Nothing's Official Statement
Nothing is not shutting down any markets and is reorganizing for future growth.
Layoffs
Media Reports
Widespread layoffs are expected across various teams.
Nothing's Official Statement
Job impacts are occurring but the numbers reported are inaccurate.
Phone (4b) Sales
Media Reports
Phone (4b) sold barely 20,000 units worldwide.
Nothing's Official Statement
Phone (4b) sold 29,537 units on the first day, breaking records in its price segment.
- Company
- Nothing
- Founder
- Akis Evangelidis
- Phone Model
- Phone (4b)
- First Day Sales
- 29,537 units
- Reported Sales
- 20,000 units
- Restructuring Focus
- Creating business units, including AI-focused, and regional hubs