Remember your Nokia 3210? This traditional function telephone is making a comeback.
We may now be hooked on our feature-packed iPhones however 25 years in the past all many people needed was a Nokia 3210. This easy system, which was first launched again in 1999, went on to promote over 150 million items worldwide making it probably the most widespread name makers ever made. Now this traditional function telephone seems to be making a comeback with upgrades geared toward bringing it on top of things with the fashionable period.e
A lately leaked picture claims to point out what’s coming subsequent from HMD Global – the agency that now makes Nokia gadgets – and it is all about that 3210.
Marketing materials, revealed by the workforce at NokiaMob, boasts that the “legendary telephone is again” after a wait of 25 years.
An picture of the system has additionally been teased with it showing to function a digicam on the rear case together with a a lot greater color display. Those proudly owning the unique mannequin have been solely handled to a small and really basic 1.5-inch backlit monochrome LCD show.
The latest model can also get lengthy battery life, full access to 4G information speeds and the all-important Snake recreation that so many people loved taking part in within the 90s.
“Paying homage to the unique Nokia 3210 design, Nokia Icon has been rebuilt from the bottom up, pairing a contemporary redesign with a retro interface for an actual nostalgia journey,” the leaked supplies exclaim.
“Back for 2024 with an extended battery life, Bluetooth, 4G connectivity, and extra. And earlier than you ask, sure it has Snake.”
It’s thought {that a} full announcement might be made subsequent week with some speculating that it’ll cost €89 (£75). Hopefully, we’ll have information of a full launch and specs very quickly.
The 3210 will not be the one new function telephone arriving in shops. Having joined forces with toy agency Mattel, HMD Global says it’ll launch a Barbie Flip Phone this summer season as nicely.
“The Barbie Flip Phone will arrive this summer season 2024. Promising model, nostalgia and a much-needed digital detox, this retro function telephone will flip the script on smartphone tradition and might be this summer season’s hottest accent,” HMD Global confirmed.
Full particulars are but to be revealed however anticipate lengthy battery life and loads of Barbie pink.
Speaking in regards to the launch, Ruth Henriquez, Head of Consumer Products, Publishing, and LBE, Mattel EMEA, stated: “At the guts of Mattel is design and innovation, and this latest collaboration is one other step ahead in that course. The Barbie x HMD launch guarantees to be an thrilling second for Barbie followers of all ages
