I tried the CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, and it brought back the old-school charm in gadgets that I miss these days

During the pandemic, I immersed myself in the task of opening up old gadgets that needed repairs and got into “doctor mode”. I spent hours fixing them, occasionally succeeding but often failing. The entire process gave me a deep sense of satisfaction and made me develop a spiritual love for gadgets. I miss my schooldays when gadgets came in candy colours, were easy to open and fix, and had personalities of their own. Nowadays, most devices look the same and are like cookie cutters. However, Nothing seems to have acknowledged the need for a change and is attempting to rectify them by adding quirkiness to their products. I’ve been a big fan of their translucent devices, and the new CMF Phone 1 is a delightful nostalgia trip to the fun side of gadgets. After spending over a week testing the smartphone, I can confirm that it’s indeed different and enjoyable to look at. The phone stands out with its semi-modular design, slick software interface, and pricing. I am partial to experimental, whimsical stuff, and the CMF Phone 1 is tailored to that. Here’s my review.