HMD recently unveiled a trio of super basic 4G phones and now there’s a new trio. Well, the design is certainly new, the features have actually been cut down even further. CEO Jean-Francois Baril posted on LinkedIn that the company is introducing three new models – the HMD 100, 101 and 102. As we said, these do look different from the HMD 102 4G and HMD 101 4G that were announced in September. HMD 102 The most capable of the trio, the HMD 102, features an MP3 player and a camera with LED flash. The HMD 101 drops the camera, while the HMD 100 even seems to drop the MP3 player...
Nearly two months ago, HMD launched its Touch 4G – a hybrid phone which blends smartphone features inside a feature phone. HMD is now following up with another interesting device, which is aimed at children and was co-developed with Norwegian brand Xplora – an established player in the kids' smartwatch market. XploraOne by HMD XploraOne by HMD is a similar concept to the HMD Touch 4G, but with a clear focus on being kid-friendly. While no specs or pricing for the device were shared just yet, we can see the design similarities with the HMD Touch 4G. XploraOne's...
The Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged feature phone, was released back in 2019, and according to a tipster on X, HMD is about to update the model with a second-generation offering some improvements. Design-wise, the rugged phone won't be any different from its predecessor, featuring roughly the same dimensions and a near-identical look. However, the micro USB port will be replaced with the modern USB-C connector, and the OS will be updated from KaiOS 2.5.2 to KaiOS 3.1. This will ensure better app compatibility and a smoother user experience overall. The rest of the features and hardware...
HMD is teasing a new phone launch, and it’s apparently aiming to deliver a bridge between feature phones and smartphones with the HMD Touch 4G. The device is set to launch tomorrow, October 7 and is touted as “India's first-ever hybrid phone”. India's first-ever hybrid phone is just around the corner.HMD Touch 4G. Better starts here. 3 days to go.#HMD #HMDTouch4G #ComingSoon #HMDIndia pic.twitter.com/5UiJrFfSZv— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) October 4, 2025 It remains to be seen if it will be India-exclusive or make its way to more regions. While HMD’s teaser video doesn’t provide much...
HMD unveiled a new smartphone today, along with two featurephones. The HMD Vibe 5G comes with a 6.67-inch 720x1604 LCD touchscreen with 90Hz refresh rate, the Unisoc T760 SoC at the helm, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 50 MP rear camera, a 2 MP depth sensor, an 8 MP front camera, and a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 18W wired charging. It runs Android 15 and is promised to receive two years of quarterly security updates. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, dual-SIM functionality, and a charger in the box. It's already...
HMD, the official licensee of Nokia-branded phones for the past few years, has announced its decision to scale back its operations in the US. HMD said its decision to scale back its US operations comes amidst the challenging geopolitical and economic environment in the United States. While HMD didn't get into the details, this can be related to the ongoing tariff situation in the States. Even though HMD has decided to scale back its US operations, the brand has assured it will continue to honour warranties in the States, and its US customers will receive support through the global...
HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular or wireless connection. We know the Lava phone will come equipped with an ultra-high-frequency (UHF) antenna that receives terrestrial...
HMD and Lava will both introduce smartphones that will receive broadcast TV without the need for internet or Wi-Fi. The devices will be showcased during the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, which will take place between May 1 and 4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The technology is called Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) and allows the phone to receive a signal and stream multimedia content without needing a cellular or wireless connection. We know the Lava phone will come equipped with an ultra-high-frequency (UHF) antenna that receives terrestrial...
HMD announced a partnership with FC Barcelona at the beginning of March and now it's finally ready to deliver the first products to the market. The phone company will launch two devices with refreshed designs — HMD Fusion and HMD 3210, both in the colors of the Catalan football team. The devices were already showcased at MWC back in March, at an event that took place in the FC Barcelona's club museum. The Fusion will feature players' signatures engraved on the back panel, which will be visible under UV light. There are also wallpapers and themes available on the phone. The feature...
HMD followed its Fusion X1 announcement at the MWC with a number of featurephones. The company unveiled four of those - 2660 Flip, 150 Music, 130 Music and the Barca edition of the 3210. HMD 2660 Flip Unsurprisingly the 2660 Flip is a clamshell phone available in a few fun colors – Twilight Violet, Raspberry Red and the more traditional Cosy Black. HMD 2660 Flip The spec sheet won't blow anybody away. The display measures 2.8 inches and sports QVGA resolution. There is a small 1.77-inch QQVGA cover display with a Mohs 4 hardness surface on top for protection. The whole...