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Nothing Phone (3) is finally official with Glyph Matrix, 50MP cameras, Expensive Price
Xiaomi launches smart youth apartments for fresh grads at just $280/month
Joel Joseph
July 02, 2025
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Today we've got Nothing finally making the Phone (3) official with their controversial misaligned camera and expensive pricing, Xiaomi shocking everyone by entering the housing market with affordable graduate apartments and compelling reasons why their YU7 SUV is carving its own path against Tesla.
Plus, Red Magic is bringing serious gaming power to tablets while July's smartphone lineup promises to be absolutely stacked.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Nothing Phone (3)'s official launch with 489-LED Glyph Matrix and premium pricing
Xiaomi's surprising $280/month youth apartment initiative for fresh graduates
Five compelling reasons the Xiaomi YU7 SUV stands apart from Tesla's Model Y
Red Magic Astra Gaming Tablet's global debut with 165Hz OLED and flagship specs
July 2025's packed smartphone calendar featuring OnePlus Nord 5, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and more
Additional insights on Nothing's $299 Headphone (1), OnePlus Nord CE 5 analysis, and Honor's 7-inch flagship plans
Read on for all the details!
After months of leaks and speculation, the Nothing Phone (3) is finally here. And yes, those renders were real. The phone features a misaligned camera on top, which may take a minute to get used to.
Then again, design is subjective, and Nothing has never been afraid to be polarizing. The big new feature on the Phone (3) is the Glyph Matrix, a screen at the top left corner of the back. It is a 25-by-25 pixel dot matrix display composed of 489 individually lit LEDs.
Read on to find out more.
 Xiaomi has officially launched a new employee housing initiative, introducing “Xiaomi Youth Apartments” in Beijing and Nanjing. The project aims to support fresh graduates by offering affordable housing near key Xiaomi campuses. The company has set the monthly rent at 1999 yuan ($280) after multiple rounds of internal discussion, according to Xiaomi Group President Lu Weibing. |  Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle, the YU7 SUV, is already attracting long queues at stores, online ordering frenzies, and a flood of early impressions from EV enthusiasts. While comparisons with Tesla’s Model Y are unavoidable, especially in the Chinese market, the YU7 carves out a space for itself through a unique blend of design, technology, and market positioning. Here are five reasons why the Xiaomi YU7 isn’t just another car chasing Tesla. |
 Red Magic has officially launched the Red Magic Astra Gaming Tablet for global markets, following its debut in China as the Red Magic Gaming Tablet 3 Pro earlier this month. Targeted at gamers and power users, the tablet arrives with flagship hardware and features purpose-built for immersive gaming. It will be available in multiple configurations and regions, with early bird deals starting mid-July. |  From affordable options like the Motorola Edge 60 and Infinix GT 30 Pro to premium contenders like the Poco F7 and Vivo T4 Ultra, and even a compact flagship phone, the OnePlus 13s, June brought a wide range of new smartphones across various price segments. July 2025 is shaping up to be even more jam-packed for smartphone enthusiasts. We will see many mid-range phones, including OnePlus Nord 5, Nord CE 5, Nothing Phone 3, and Oppo Reno 14 series, launching this month. |
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