Carl Pei Teases Apple After Former Designer Joins Tech Giant
Carl Pei, co-founder and CEO of Nothing, recently responded lightheartedly to the news that Mladen M. Hoyss, the company’s former Software Creative Director, has joined Apple’s design team. Hoyss announced his new role on X (formerly Twitter), stating “New beginning @Apple” and updating his bio accordingly.

Hoyss played a crucial role in shaping Nothing OS, the company’s Android-based operating system praised for its clean and intuitive interface. His departure comes just before the anticipated July 2025 release of Nothing Phone (3), a flagship smartphone expected to build on the legacy of its predecessors with strong design and user experience—elements Hoyss helped define.