Nothing’s CEO, Carl Pei, created excitement among tech fans by posting pictures of the upcoming Nothing Phone 3 on social media. With the success of the Nothing Phone 2, there is much more expectation for the upcoming flagship model. Pei shared images of the updated Quick Settings menu on X, unintentionally exposing what looks to be an extra action button on the edge of the device.

Pei shared two pictures that showed the updated Quick Settings interface in both light and dark modes, giving users a look at both its extended and collapsed states. Pei posted these pictures with the comment, “Sharing some Quick Settings redesign WIP, any feedback?” Though his attention was mostly focused on the new settings design, keen followers soon detected that there might be an action button on the edge of the phone.

According to the leaked photos, the Nothing Phone 3 will include volume controls on the left and a power button on the right, similar to the designs of the Nothing Phone 2 and Nothing Phone 2a. However, many people were drawn to a new button that was placed below the power button. It is believed that this extra button is an action button, like the one that was unveiled on the iPhone 15 and is configurable for multiple purposes. For example, one press could turn off the phone, while two pushes could turn on the camera.

Even while it’s still unclear if the Nothing Phone 3 features an action button, it has raised expectations for the device.

In addition, it appears from the leaked images that the Nothing Phone 3 will stick to the brand’s uniquely simple style. Notably, the circular icons in the new design have taken the place of the pill-shaped buttons that were included in the Nothing Phone 2’s Quick Settings. The WiFi toggle has also been reduced in size. As Pei pointed out, these features are still in the development stage and could be changed before the product is released.