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Google, Qualcomm Join $230 Million HMD Global Investment In 5G Push

Roma Christian August 12, 2020 No Comments

The maker of Nokia smartphones, HMD Global, has closed a US$230 million funding round from investors such as Google, Qualcomm, and Nokia’s consumer arm ‘Nokia Technologies’, as the company seeks…

Nokia Reveals Smart, Student-Ready AI Phone

Camilla Theakstone January 20, 2020 No Comments

HMD Global has announced today the release of the Nokia 2.3 on Android 9 Pie, available on January 23 for just $199. The latest model is the newest addition to…

HMD Global’s First Rugged Nokia To Hit Oz Shelves On Oct 10

Jan Arreza October 8, 2019 No Comments

HMD Global has announced its new Nokia 800 Tough phone – the company’s first crack at a rugged, durable device – which is set to hit Australian shelves from Thursday,…

IFA 2019: Nokia 3310 To Make A Comeback?

Jan Arreza September 4, 2019 No Comments

Nineteen years after Nokia launched the Nokia 3310, we could be seeing its rebirth at IFA 2019 in Berlin, according to tweets from HMD Global’s chief product officer. Juho Sarvikas’…

Nokia Extends Support For Older Phones

Roma Christian August 15, 2019 No Comments

Nokia has extended support for the Nokia 3, 5, 6 and 8 for an extra year, honouring its pledge to provide a “pure, secure and up-to-date Android” experience for longer.…

Nokia Unveils Battery Breakthrough

Computer Daily News June 25, 2019 No Comments

Telecoms equipment maker Nokia has announced what it claims is a major battery breakthrough, producing 5G-ready lithium nanotube batteries said to last more than twice as long as normal batteries.…

Nokia Offering Free Earbuds As 9 PureView Hits Stores

Jack Gramenz May 6, 2019 No Comments

Early adopters of the Nokia 9 PureView will receive the brand’s True Wireless earbuds when the phone releases through JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman this week. The phone hits stores…

HMD Smartphone Shipments Up 73% YoY

Roma Christian November 23, 2018 No Comments

Latest numbers from Counterpoint Research claim Q3 smartphone shipments slipped 3% year-on-year – almost half what IDC numbers suggest. Despite the discrepancy, both firms assert global smartphone shipments are on…

Nokia Set to Release Three New Devices

Orlaith Costello November 19, 2018 No Comments

HMD Global, Nokia’s parent company, has announced a smartphone launch event on December 5 in Dubai via Twitter with the hashtag #ExpectMore leading many to believe one of the devices…

Budget Gaming Phone Nokia 5.1 Plus Coming To Oz For $379

Orlaith Costello October 29, 2018 No Comments

Nokia’s parent company, HMD Global, are releasing the Nokia 5.1 Plus, marketed as the “gaming companion” geared towards gamers in Australia on 2nd November for $379. The Nokia 5.1 Plus…