'Dumbphones' with basic functions could be next big trend
7 years, 4 months ago

'Dumbphones' with basic functions could be next big trend

Daily Mail  

From the Nokia 3310 to the Motorola Razr, retro classic phones are slowly but surely making a comeback. While these 'dumbphones' only have basic features, experts predict that they could soon be the next big trend RETRO REVIVALS In February, Nokia released a new version of the 3310 phone, 17 years after the original version was launched. And in October, Motorola revealed that it was bringing back its iconic RAZR phone, joining forces with British firm, Binatone, to create the Binatone Blade. In comparison to the Nokia 3310, the iPhone X, which launched last week, costs 20 times as much, with prices starting at £999 A spokesperson for HMD Global said: 'Thin, light and incredibly durable, the Nokia 3310 is a head turning modern twist on one of the best-selling feature phones of all time. The retro device features a month long standby, the much-loved game, Snake, and costs just £49.99 As well as the nostalgia associated with dumbphones, the basic functions could also be a draw for some users.

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Nokia 3210- The iconic 90’s feature phone relaunched and went 'out of stock'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Nokia 3210- The iconic 90’s feature phone relaunched and went 'out of stock'

India TV News  

Nokia 3210 has been reintroduced as an iconic smartphone from the ’90s. Reportedly, this feature phone from Nokia went ‘out of stock’ as soon as it went on sale, the reason being the competition among the users to buy this phone. Availability of Nokia 3210 HMD has made the Nokia 3210 phone available for sale in China and Europe. As …

Nokia to soon unveil an ‘Iconic’ Nokia Phone, hints new tweet
5 years, 2 months ago

Nokia to soon unveil an ‘Iconic’ Nokia Phone, hints new tweet

India TV News  

As it’s 2020, we expect Nokia to launch new devices for us, as it does every year. While the HMD Global-owned company seems to delay the launch of its next flagship, it could still launch a smartphone, expected to be the reincarnation of an iconic Nokia device. Iconic Nokia phone According to a tweet by HMD Chief Product Officer Juho …

'Dumbphone' sales rise as people seek to disconnect and be more mindful
6 years, 7 months ago

'Dumbphone' sales rise as people seek to disconnect and be more mindful

The Independent  

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Nokia 3310 2017 Review: If nostalgia is what you seek, you are better off getting the original
7 years, 9 months ago

Nokia 3310 2017 Review: If nostalgia is what you seek, you are better off getting the original

Firstpost  

Although the Nokia 3310 is priced at Rs 3,310 according to HMD Global, the offline retail stores are selling according to the MRP on the box, at Rs 3,599. A basic phone could be used to stream music, navigate using offline turn by turn navigation, use instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp, surf the web, and respond to emails. The …

Nokia 3310 (2017) review: A phone for old times' sake
7 years, 10 months ago

Nokia 3310 (2017) review: A phone for old times' sake

India Today  

"Every single person who has held the Nokia 3310 has had a smile on their face. Design: A distant psychedelic avatar of the original The new Nokia 3310 looks -- and feels -- nothing like the old Nokia 3310. If you're someone who most definitively needs a comparison though to get a clearer picture, well, consider this, the new Nokia …

The original Nokia 3310 wasn’t a looker, but it was a workhorse, and that’s what made it so endearing
7 years, 10 months ago

The original Nokia 3310 wasn’t a looker, but it was a workhorse, and that’s what made it so endearing

Firstpost  

When was the last time you tossed a phone to your friend from the third floor of a building? My first phone wasn’t a Nokia, it was a battered old brick of a device with an extensible antenna, and I used it, but only because I really had no choice. The first phone I fell in love with, however, was …

Nokia 3310 to go on sale in India on 18 May for Rs 3310
7 years, 10 months ago

Nokia 3310 to go on sale in India on 18 May for Rs 3310

Firstpost  

HMD Global estimates that Nokia 3310 will provide a standby time of up to 25.6 days and a talk time of up to 22.1 hours. According to the company, Nokia 3310 will go on sale across India starting 18 May, 2017 in leading mobile stores. HMD Global, the company that operates Nokia’s mobile division now, estimates that the Nokia 3310 …

Nokia 3310 release date: Classic phone available to buy in UK from 24 May
7 years, 10 months ago

Nokia 3310 release date: Classic phone available to buy in UK from 24 May

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The new Nokia 3310 will be available to buy in the UK from …

Nokia 3310: Major UK networks shun most hyped phone of the year
7 years, 11 months ago

Nokia 3310: Major UK networks shun most hyped phone of the year

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The relaunched Nokia 3310 is set to go on sale really soon, but …

What’s this crass obsession with materialistic nostalgia?
8 years ago

What’s this crass obsession with materialistic nostalgia?

The Hindu  

This is a blog post from Dear Sir/Madam, Earlier today, my four-year-old grandchild came to me and said: “Grandfather, I would like a new Nokia 3310 for my birthday.” Feeling very much amused at this I said: “And for Pongal I want you to gift me a brand new Sipani Montana D1 with Shakti-Mitsubishi diesel engine!” My grandchild simply looked …

Nokia 3310: Everything you need to know about the most hyped phone of 2017
8 years ago

Nokia 3310: Everything you need to know about the most hyped phone of 2017

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The astonishingly popular mobile stays true to the 17-year-old original’s roots, but squeezes in enough new features …

Letter from a concerned reader
8 years ago

Letter from a concerned reader

The Hindu  

Dear Sir/Madam, Earlier today, my four-year-old grandchild came to me and said: “Grandfather, I would like a new Nokia 3310 for my birthday.” Feeling very much amused at this I said: “And for Pongal I want you to gift me a brand new Sipani Montana D1 with Shakti-Mitsubishi diesel engine!” My grandchild simply looked at me silently for a few …

From the new Nokia 3310 to interactive pencils, the future of tech is nostalgia
8 years ago

From the new Nokia 3310 to interactive pencils, the future of tech is nostalgia

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nokia 3310 Despite the unveiling of multiple flagship smartphones this week, the handset that’s generated by far …

Nokia 3310: The return of a classic
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310: The return of a classic

Live Mint  

Since the Nokia 3310 was first launched in September 2000, 126 million units have been sold. At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2017 in Barcelona, HMD Global, the Finnish phone manufacturer that now has the licence for making Nokia phones, has fulfilled the nostalgic wishes of many—the 3310 is back. And at a time when phone manufacturers are outdoing each …

Will nostalgia for Nokia pay off in 3310 sales?
8 years, 1 month ago

Will nostalgia for Nokia pay off in 3310 sales?

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With the return of the sturdy Nokia 3310, retro is back in the mobile phone device segment. HMD Global, the Finnish phone maker, which holds the licence for making Nokia phones, on Sunday rebooted the popular phone best remembered for the Snake game with new elements while keeping the feature phone model intact. Industry experts remain divided on …

Nokia 3310 is coming to India in Q2 2017: Features, price and availability
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310 is coming to India in Q2 2017: Features, price and availability

Firstpost  

The Nokia 3310 may be a good idea for some, one that can simplify your life and keep you focussed in more ways than one. Yes, everyone’s favorite first smartphone, the Nokia 3310 has been resurrected by HMD Global and it is coming to India by Q2 2017. First let’s look at what we get with the resurrected Nokia 3310. …

Nostalgic launch of Nokia 3310 may leave out Australia
8 years, 1 month ago

Nostalgic launch of Nokia 3310 may leave out Australia

China Daily  

A model holds the Nokia 3310 in London, Britain February 24, 2017. SYDNEY - Referred to as "the unbreakable phone," the Nokia 3310 has been relaunched worldwide on Monday, to the delight of nostalgic tech enthusiasts. With popular games like snake, huge battery life and an affordable price tag, the product sold 126 million units worldwide, making it the most …

Nokia 3310 relaunch: Everything you need to know about the updated classic
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310 relaunch: Everything you need to know about the updated classic

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Nokia phones stir real emotions,” said Juho Sarvika, the chief product officer of HMD Global. We wanted …

Nokia 3310 hands-on review: The world's most reliable phone, even better than you remember it
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310 hands-on review: The world's most reliable phone, even better than you remember it

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I know full well that the new Nokia 3310 isn’t half as useful as the smartphone I’ve …

Nokia 3310 re-launch: First details of new version of world's most-loved phone leaked
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310 re-launch: First details of new version of world's most-loved phone leaked

The Independent  

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First details of Nokia's 'new' 3310 revealed
8 years, 1 month ago

First details of Nokia's 'new' 3310 revealed

Daily Mail  

Rumours the classic Nokia 3310 could be reintroduced took the internet by storm earlier this month - and now the first details of the new handset have been revealed. Scroll down for video A comeback by the classic Nokia 3310 handset is rumoured for the upcoming Mobile World Congress, being held in Barcelona from 27 February to 2 March, 2017. …

The design tricks that made the Nokia 3310 world-beating
8 years, 1 month ago

The design tricks that made the Nokia 3310 world-beating

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Nokia 3310 mobile phone has near iconic status. The minimalist …

Vinyl, Kodak and the Nokia 3310: Why retro gadgets are making a comeback
8 years, 1 month ago

Vinyl, Kodak and the Nokia 3310: Why retro gadgets are making a comeback

The Telegraph  

Whenever pessimists say life has stopped improving, or is even going backwards, the easiest counter-argument is the rapid advance of technology. The smartphones in our pockets are many times more powerful than those that put a man on the moon, and for a couple of hundred pounds you can get technology that would have been out of touch to everyone …

Nokia 3310, 'the most reliable phone ever made', to be re-launched at MWC 2017
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310, 'the most reliable phone ever made', to be re-launched at MWC 2017

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The phone, originally released in 2000 and in many ways beginning the modern age of mobiles, will …

Remember 'indestructible' Nokia 3310? It could be re-launched soon
8 years, 1 month ago

Remember 'indestructible' Nokia 3310? It could be re-launched soon

India TV News  

All of our discussions on the old days of mobile phones are incomplete without talking about Nokia's iconic model 3310. Nokia 3310 was originally released in 2000 and is still remembered for its long battery life and nearly indestructible body. The company will reportedly announce the return of Nokia 3310 at Mobile World Congress later this month, according to a …

Nokia 3310 revamp rumoured for upcoming mobile phone expo
8 years, 1 month ago

Nokia 3310 revamp rumoured for upcoming mobile phone expo

Daily Mail  

Fancy a game of classic snake? Scroll down for video A comeback by the classic Nokia 3310 handset is rumoured for the upcoming Mobile World Congress, being held in Barcelona from 27 February to 2 March, 2017. As well as reliability, features like snake, programmable ringtones and customisable fascias, helped to give the 3310 its cult status THE NOKIA 6 …

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