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HMD Global has chosen to place the emphasis on repairability again as it announces the launch of the Nokia G42 5G in a colour that stands out: So Purple.

Nokia phone maker HBD Global has launched two new 2660 flip phones in pop pink and lush green.

The Nokia XR21 is drop-, dust- and water-proof. It withstands everything from tumbling out of your trouser pocket and hitting the ground screen first to hiking in torrential rain for 72 hours.

Finnish mobile phone manufacturer and home of Nokia phones HMD Global has unveiled the Nokia G22, a do it yourself repair smartphone, boasting “repairability” features.

HMD Global has announced the launch of the Nokia C31 smartphone with Optus Australia. Now the three major Australian carriers - Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone - all have Nokia devices, making the brand more accessible.

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Nokia, once the best-known name in the mobile phone market, is still around and releasing devices that are fit for purpose.

HMD Global has announced four brand new Nokia smartphones at the IFA 2022 trade show in Berlin—the Nokia X30 5G, G60 5G, C31, and T21. It also announced a new subscription service called Circular that rewards smartphone users for using their devices longer.

The first Nokia tablet running Android is the T20, and with a 2K 10.4-inch screen and 64GB storage aims to be an affordable and long-lasting Android alternative to competitors and iPads, while the new G50 5G smartphone is the latest 5G model to enter the Australian market.

Billed as being "built for the rough and tumble of everyday life," HMD Global says its Nokia XR20 is "the latest life-proof phone concealed in a sleek, timeless design," with "four years of monthly security updates, an industry-leading three warranty and three years of OS upgrades."

For the second year running, Nokia smartphones, made by HMD Global, have topped the trust rankings of technology analyst firm Counterpoint Research. Software, security, build quality and enterprise-recommended devices were considered for the rankings. OnePlus was ranked second.

Unlocking Aussie mobile security sentiments and habits, the report reveals "nationwide confusion over critical security concepts – leading to risky habits", plus some top smartphone security tips

Chipmaker Qualcomm Technologies has released its first 5G mobile platform in the 6-series, the Snapdragon 690 5G, which it claims will pave for the way for cheaper smartphones that can use the new technology.

HMD Global is the home of Android-powered Nokias, and I spoke to A/NZ Country Manager James Robinson about consumers investing in upgradeable rather than disposable tech as Nokia launches its 2.2 model with removable battery.

Chinese smartphone companies increased their share of the European market in 2018 even as the total shipments to Europe for the calendar year fell 4% to 197 million units.

New Zealand’s largest telco Spark says it will continue as an exclusive Nokia carrier in its partnership with HMD Global, the home of Nokia.

With HMD reportedly having outsold virtually all Android competitors except Samsung, all those sales obviously still weren't enough to avoid needing an additional US$100 million.

New Zealand’s largest telco Spark is claiming first mover rights in its home market with the launch of Google’s Android One program through Nokia’s newest additions of Android smartphones.

Taking its first bite of Android Oreo 8.0 is the Nokia 8, and with 8 eating 8.0, HMD Global says it ingests "a truly pure and secure version of Android Oreo, packed with the latest features to make content creation and sharing even more fun".