Tag: Nokia

All Nokia smartphones have been listed as unavailable on HMD’s website

All Nokia phones have been marked as unavailable on HMD's website, indicating the end of the company's presence in the smartphone market.

You won’t believe how affordable HMD’s newest Android phone is

The HMD Key is an extremely affordable phone that costs roughly $75, but it isn't available for purchase in the U.S. yet.

If you miss Nokia’s old Windows Phones, you’ll love the HMD Skyline

The new HMD Skyline has channeled the much-loved Nokia Lumia 920 for its design, and it looks excellent. Here's what you need to know about it.

The Nokia 3210 is the worst phone I’ve used in 2024

The Nokia 3210 is supposed to help you avoid the stress of modern smartphones and social media, but introduces a different type of pain when you try to use it.

Ignore the rumors — this iconic phone brand isn’t going away

Rumors suggested the Nokia name was set to disappear. HMD Global has clarified the situation, and it's good news.

The company that makes Nokia phones is spinning off its own branded phones

HMD Global owns the Nokia brand for manufacturing smartphones until 2026. Between now and then, it wants to start raising

Apple Signs Another Multi-Year 5G Patent License Agreement With Nokia

Apple and Nokia have signed a long-term patent license agreement that will give Apple access to patented Nokia inventions in

Nokia announced the G42 5G First User-Repairable Smartphone

User-Repairable smartphone, hmm Sounds good, isn’t it? Yes, HMD Global the maker of Nokia phones unveiled its new entry-level 5G smartphone the Nokia G42 that can be repairable by users. Although it’s not HMD’s first time bringing a smartphone that is repaired by users, HMD launched the Nokia G22 earlier this year which also has the same functionality. Now, Nokia is continuing its smartphone user repairable trend with the G42 5G. Yes, the G42 5G is indeed the brand’s first user-repairable smartphone with the latest 5G connectivity. You can replace the Phone’s display, battery, back cover, and charging port by yourself, using simple tools. HMD is teaming up with iFixit to provide all replacement parts which will be available for the next five years and even the firm also offering a professional repair service if you would prefer. Reparability, Isn’t it a standout feature of the Nokia G42 5G smartphone? That will extend the lifespan of the smartphone beyond the normal range. But if you are someone who usually changes the smartphone after 2-3 years then the reparability feature doesn’t make any sense to you. Nokia uses a new purple finish for the G42 5G which makes the smartphone’s plastic back more catchy and attractive. Speaking about features, HMD packs pretty decent features in its entry-level Nokia G42 5G smartphone. The G42 5G sports a 6.5-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top to prevent accidental falls and scratches. You’ll get a triple rear camera system, featuring a 50MP primary sensor with a 2MP macro and a 2MP depth unit as supportive cameras and it has a 8MP front-facing camera for video chats and selfies. Nokia G42 5G draws power from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. In terms of updates, Nokia promises two major OS updates and three years of security updates. It packs a removable 5,000mAh battery with 20W wired fast charging capabilities. HMD says it can offer up to three days (with light usage) battery life on a single charge. Other notable specs include an IP52 rating for splash resistance, NFC support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi 6, Bluetooth v5.1, and USB Type C for charging and data transfer. The Nokia G42 5G kicks off at $199, €249, and £199 for the 6GB/128GB variant and is now available to buy from the Nokia website in the US, Europe, and UK. You’ll get two Purple Finish and Grey Finish color options.