HMD's Barbie flip phone is official

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We knew it was coming, but now it's officially here! HMD has unveiled its Barbie Phone, a hot pink flip phone for those exhausted from being constantly exposed to social media. This feature phone goes hard on the Barbie branding from the colour scheme, the Barbie logo on the back of the phone, the iconography on the keyboard, and its many accessories.

The feature phone has a pair of customizable back covers, a beaded wrist strap, and stick-on gems and stickers associated with the Barbie brand. The phone itself features a 2.8-inch screen with a Barbie-themed UI (including a Snake game that gets the Barbie treatment), a T9 keyboard, and a 0.3-megapixel camera with built-in flash.

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HMD’s Barbie Phone finally gets a release date

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HMD's highly anticipated Barbie-branded phone will officially launch on August 28. Initially teased in February alongside a lineup of other devices slated for July, the Barbie phone has experienced a slight delay. While the Skyline and Crest models successfully arrived this month, Barbie fans will have to wait a bit longer.

Details about the phone remain scarce, but we know it will adopt a flip phone form factor. This suggests it will run either S30+ or KaiOS, aligning with HMD's emphasis on creating a "digital detox" device, one that's free from endless social media scrolling.

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Nokia 3210 gets a modern makeover

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The iconic Nokia 3210 gets a modern makeover in 2024! While it shares the name of its 1999 predecessor, this new 3210 boasts a design more akin to the recently released Nokia 6310. The phone packs a compact 2.4-inch TFT LCD and a basic 2-megapixel rear camera with flash. It runs the S30+ operating system with support for Cloud Apps, keeping things simple yet functional.  

Under the hood, a Unisoc T107 chipset handles processing, paired with 64MB RAM and 128MB of storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD. Modern connectivity is provided by Bluetooth 5.0, while a 3.5mm headphone jack lets you enjoy your favourite tunes. The FM radio is another welcome feature for those who prefer traditional broadcasting.

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HMD gets playful with Heineken's Boring Phone

Remember flip phones? HMD, the company that makes Nokia phones, is capitalizing on '90s nostalgia with two unique collaborations. First came the Barbie phone, and now they've teamed up with Heineken and Bodega for the aptly named Boring Phone.

Forget the endless apps and social media feeds. The Boring Phone is all about disconnecting to reconnect. This translucent flip phone is designed for one thing: enjoying good times with friends, minus the digital distractions.

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