HMD unveiled a few new devices at MWC 2025. Chief among these is probably the Fusion X1. It is a pretty modest phone specs-wise, but HMD is looking to sweeten the deal by offering the Xplora parental control platform. Since we are already on the topic, Xplora is a paid, subscription-based service that runs on the teen's phone and can send out alerts for different events, offer location tracking and history, controlled contacts, app approvals and remote screen time management. It sounds like a nice and complete suite for parental control, though we don't know exactly how much it...

HMD has announced the extension of its partnership with Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill for its feature phone lineup in India following the success of the brand's "Khoob Chalega" campaign, for which the actor was roped in last July. Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill on the right As a part of this renewal, the actor will continue to feature in HMD's upcoming campaigns for its feature phone lineup across various platforms. “We are delighted to extend our association with Jimmy Shergill. His genuine connection with audiences and credible screen presence has significantly amplified our...

HMD has arguably been doing a pretty good job with its device lineup. Unfortunately, the update schedule and frequency have been a bit spotty, but eventually, the company does deliver on its promises. In the case of the HMD Pulse Pro, the phone is in line for two major software updates and three years of security patches. Android 15 OTA HMD has now started its Android 15 rollout with the Pulse Pro. We have been getting reports of units already receiving the OTA. It weighs around 3.12GB and also includes December 2024 security patches. The update promises big performance...

HMD has arguably been doing a pretty good job with its device lineup. Unfortunately, the update schedule and frequency have been a bit spotty, but eventually, the company does deliver on its promises. In the case of the HMD Pulse Pro, the phone is in line for two major software updates and three years of security patches. Android 15 OTA HMD has now started its Android 15 rollout with the Pulse Pro. We have been getting reports of units already receiving the OTA. It weighs around 3.12GB and also includes December 2024 security patches. The update promises big performance...

Earlier this year, HMD entered a new phase of its brand image and dropped its Nokia branding for smartphones in favor of its own HMD-branded devices. HMD continued to offer Nokia-branded smartphones, feature phones, and tablets for the past months but it seems supplies for those have come to an end, at least in Europe. No Nokia smaretphones in sight on HMD.com/UK You won’t find Nokia-branded devices on most of the official HMD websites in the Old Continent but Nokia devices are still present across HMD’s storefronts in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, and...

There’s a reason why the classics still play on the radio – and it’s the same reason that HMD has embraced the Lumia design language for its recent batch of phones, starting with the Skyline. Arguably the best Lumia of them all was the Lumia 1020, all thanks to the impressive 41MP sensor housed on a circular camera island on the back. HMD seems to be tapping into just that design for an unnamed upcoming model. The centered circular island is home to four lenses (and the LED flash), as seen in the leaked silhouette below: HMD’s Lumia 1020 lookalike This isn’t the HMD Hyper, which...

There’s a reason why the classics still play on the radio – and it’s the same reason that HMD has embraced the Lumia design language for its recent batch of phones, starting with the Skyline. Arguably the best Lumia of them all was the Lumia 1020, all thanks to the impressive 41MP sensor housed on a circular camera island on the back. HMD seems to be tapping into just that design for an unnamed upcoming model. The centered circular island is home to four lenses (and the LED flash), as seen in the leaked silhouette below: HMD’s Lumia 1020 lookalike This isn’t the HMD Hyper, which...

Following months of teasers, HMD finally announced its Barbie-themed flip phone. The device is more or less a gamified Nokia 2660 Flip but features several software tweaks as well as a big styling makeover. As you’d expect from a collaboration pink plays a big theme. The phone comes with a pink removable 1,450 mAh battery, a pink USB-C cable, a color-matched polishing cloth and a few more accessories. These include two replaceable back covers, a beaded phone strap, attachable phone charms, and Barbie stickers. HMD Barbie Phone features a 2.8-inch main screen and a 1.77-inch...

HMD just announced it is becoming FC Barcelona's official smartphone partner. The company will support the men's club and Barcelona Femeni, the women's team. The announcement also revealed that teams from other sports will be involved in the partnership, including basketball, futsal, handball and roller hockey. The partnership was revealed by Saul Peregrina, the hairdresser of Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old wunderkind and future star of the Catalan team. The barber cut the HMD logo next to a Barcelona crest, formally announcing the partnership. The deal is initially for...