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Nothing CEO Carl Pei ‘happy to help’ government develop Indian made mobile brand

Carl Pei, 34, played a pivotal role in establishing OnePlus as a formidable player in the smartphone industry.

February 23, 2024 / 19:55 IST
Carl Pei is the founder and CEO of Nothing.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the government's ambitious plans to develop an indigenous mobile phone brand, following which an unlikely innovator came forward to help. Vaishnaw's announcement was shared on X drew by an account to which a user commented asking Nothing CEO Carl Pei to help create low cost industrial design phones in India.

The user's tweet read, "Indian government needs to consult Carl Pei to create low-cost industrial design phones with vanilla Android. Need help Carl Bhai."

To the surprise of many, Carl Pei responded promptly, expressing his willingness to contribute. The OnePlus co-founder replied, "Happy to help!"


Pei recently changed his X username to "Carl Bhai" (instead of Pei) after an user interaction and a bunch of memes and jokes erupted soon after the change and users calling Pei "Bhai".

With self-reliance in the tech sector and the 'Make in India' initiative, the future of mobile technology is set to see many changes.

Pei, 34, played a pivotal role in establishing OnePlus as a formidable player in the smartphone industry. His approach of providing a premium user experience without the exorbitant price tag disrupted the market, earning OnePlus a dedicated global fan base.

In 2020, Pei embarked on a new venture, founding Nothing – a hardware venture with a mission to redefine the tech landscape. With Nothing, he aims to create seamless, integrated technology that enhances daily life. The company focuses on simplicity, elegance, and user-centric design.

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first published: Feb 23, 2024 07:55 pm

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