Viral 'Nokia transparent phone' on TikTok isn't what you think

A TikTok video has gone viral showing a woman appearing to scroll on a piece of glass, with users claiming it’s the 'new Nokia transparent phone.'

The short clip, just a few seconds long, was posted on TikTok by @askcatgpt. It shows the woman standing in line at a store, gazing down at what looks like a transparent smartphone while mimicking the familiar scrolling motion.

The unusual sight quickly sparked speculation in the comments. Some users suggested it was a high-tech 'Nokia transparent phone'. However, Nokia has made no announcements about such a device.

In a follow-up video, @askcatgpt cleared things up. She revealed the object was actually a “methaphone”—a clear acrylic slab shaped like an iPhone, designed by a friend.

“My friend is actually the inventor and creator of this,” she explained. “If we’re so addicted to our phones, could you reduce that dependency by giving someone something that feels like a phone, just without the tech? Something that still fits in your pocket, still feels familiar?”

The concept behind the methaphone is to disrupt physical phone habits without relying on actual screens or apps. It’s a psychological experiment aimed at making people reflect on their behavior.

She added that the methaphone resonated with many because it reflects a deeper issue: the disconnect created by devices that were meant to bring people closer.

“Honestly, have I used my phone less since I started carrying this around? Probably not,” she admitted. “But it’s sparked conversations, and that’s what really matters.”

Despite some skeptical reactions, the video got people thinking and that was the whole point according to @askcatgpt.