Tag: HMD Global

HMD Global schedules an event on September 22, new smartphones expected

HMD Global has sent out invites for the launch of new Nokia smartphones on September 22nd in an online event. The company says that it will unveil a new chapter for Nokia phones with a very special guest. It also has a URL that says Nokia mobile Live 2020 that points to its Nokia Mobile YouTube page. It also has #OnlyGadgetYouNeed which it had already used for its partnership for the upcoming 25th Bond film ‘No Time To Die’. Continue reading “HMD Global schedules an event on September 22, new smartphones expected”

HMD Global opens new global R&D centre in Tampere, Finland

HMD Global has announced that it is acquiring assets of Valona Labs and launching a brand-new Centre of Excellence in Tampere, Finland.  The new Centre of Excellence in Tampere will specialise in software, security, and services, accelerating HMD Global’s transition from a pure hardware business, to a combined hardware and services company.  Continue reading “HMD Global opens new global R&D centre in Tampere, Finland”

HMD Global ropes in former OnePlus executive Adam Ferguson as Head of Product Marketing

HMD Global, The Home of Nokia Phones has announced the appointment of Adam Ferguson, former Marketing Director at OnePlus Europe. He will be responsible for product marketing strategy and implementation for the complete portfolio of Nokia Phones. Before OnePlus, he had held marketing positions at EE, Nestlé and Unilever. Ferguson will report directly to Stephen Tayler, Chief Marketing Officer. Continue reading “HMD Global ropes in former OnePlus executive Adam Ferguson as Head of Product Marketing”

Nokia 9 PureView to go on sale in the US from March 3rd, $100 off for limited period

HMD Global at the MWC 2019 event has introduced the Nokia 9 PureView smartphone with Penta cameras. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 12MP Penta rear cameras, two RGB and three monochrome lenses to collect up to 10-times the amount of light than a single color sensor, with ZEISS Optics. Developed in cooperation with multi-sensor camera company Light. The device would be available in the USA starting from March 3rd.  Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView to go on sale in the US from March 3rd, $100 off for limited period”

Nokia 3.2 Hands On and Photo Gallery

At the MWC 2019, HMD Global introduced a slew of Nokia smartphones catering to various segments, be it Nokia 210 or Nokia 9 Pureview. In an attempt to get its moves right in the mid-range segment, the company has launched Nokia 3.2 successor of the last year’s Nokia 3.1. Continue reading “Nokia 3.2 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Nokia 3.2 with 6.26-inch HD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 429, 4000mAh battery, Android Pie announced

HMD Global has announced the Nokia 3.2 successor of the last year’s Nokia 3.1 at the MWC 2019 event. It sports a 6.26-inch HD+ a-Si TFT LCD with selfie notch and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 SoC and since it is an Android One phone, it runs on Android 9 Pie.  Continue reading “Nokia 3.2 with 6.26-inch HD+ 19:9 display, Snapdragon 429, 4000mAh battery, Android Pie announced”

Nokia 210 feature phone with 2.4-inch display announced for $35

HMD Global has kickstarted the MWC 2019 event with the announcement of the Nokia 210 feature phone with a tag “Put the internet in your pocket.” It sports a 2.4-inches QVGA display and dual SIM support. However, it doesn’t support 4G and is a 2G series 30 feature phone.  Continue reading “Nokia 210 feature phone with 2.4-inch display announced for $35”

Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 2 V launched in the US on Cricket and Verizon

HMD Global has announced collaborations with three leading wireless providers in North America – Cricket Wireless and Verizon in the United States and Rogers Communications, Inc. in Canada. As a part of the collaborations, the company is releasing the Nokia 3.1 on Cricket’s 4G LTE network and Nokia 2 V on Verizon.  Continue reading “Nokia 3.1 Plus and Nokia 2 V launched in the US on Cricket and Verizon”

Nokia 7.1 Review

At present, the smartphone market is all about launching a device either with a high-end chipset, huge battery or dual, triple cameras. Most of the OEM’s are engaging in this rat race, which denotes the fact that they are running up toward the practical limits of what’s possible in the hardware. Continue reading “Nokia 7.1 Review”

Nokia 8 gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update as the stable update is delayed

After Nokia 7.1 Plus Stable Pie update in last month, HMD Global is now pushing out Pie beta update for the Nokia 8 before stable roll out. The company already announced that Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco would get Pie update in November, but there was a slight delay in pushing out the update.  Continue reading “Nokia 8 gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update as the stable update is delayed”

Nokia 9 PureView penta camera smartphone is delayed due to camera issues confirms HMD Global

Nokia 9

HMD Global for some time is known to be working on the flagship Nokia 9 smartphone with PureView camera. In the latest developments, Britta Gerbracht, German marketing head at the Nokia 8.1 launch admitted that there had been some delays. The company explains that the quality of the camera has not yet reached the necessary level, which is why HMD Global has refrained from a market launch. Continue reading “Nokia 9 PureView penta camera smartphone is delayed due to camera issues confirms HMD Global”

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update

Nokia 6.1 Plus

After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November. Continue reading “Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update”

HMD Global now owns PureView trademark

HMD Global, the maker of Nokia phones, now owns the “PureView” brand, that Microsoft acquired right after the purchase of Nokia’s Devices and Services business back in the day. PureView debuted in 2012 and is being showcased the world at the MWC 2012 with the launch of Nokia 808 PureView. Continue reading “HMD Global now owns PureView trademark”

Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus, and 6.1 get new camera update with Google Lens and Motions integration

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HMD Global at the Nokia 6.1 Plus launch in India had announced that it is rolling out new camera experiences with enhanced functionality and user experience for Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 7 Plus, and Nokia 6.1 users. Today it has started rolling out the features for the phones. The AI stickers is available for Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus.  Continue reading “Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus, and 6.1 get new camera update with Google Lens and Motions integration”

Nokia A1 Plus with OLED display, Snapdragon 845, in-display fingerprint sensor said to launch later this year

HMD Global is planning on launching a new high-end flagship Nokia smartphone. According to reports, the phone is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Surprisingly, the device also features an in-display fingerprint sensor, which will make it the first Nokia phone with this feature. Continue reading “Nokia A1 Plus with OLED display, Snapdragon 845, in-display fingerprint sensor said to launch later this year”