No Wi-Fi, GPS, 4G or even 3G – but it does have Snake…,Mobile Phones,Hardware,Communications ,Android,Cloud Computing,Mobile,Nokia,hmd global
Nokia has launched a new version of its classic Nokia 3310 mobile phone in what has arguably been one of the highlights so far of an otherwise humdrum Mobile World Congress (MWC).
The phone was designed by HMD Global, which has a licence to produce smartphones and mobile phones bearing the Nokia brand name.
It is clearly hoping that nostalgia for the classic device will entice buyers, alongside the fact it has a battery life of 22-hours of talk time, the classic game Snake and the once ubiquitous Nokia ringtone.
The new Nokia 3310 runs the company’s Series 30+ software, and sports a colour 2.4in QVGA display, a 2MP camera and has been given a modern upgrade with a built-in microSD slot and microUSB charging port.
However, one surprising aspect of the device is there is no Wi-Fi support, no GPS functionality and it only supports 2.5G connectivity, which may put off some buyers.
The device will go on sale in the second quarter of the year at a price of €49 (around £40), and will be available to pick up in glossy yellow and red colors, and matte grey and dark blue models.
