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HMD Global officially wipes Nokia out of existence

Hillary Keverenge — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:43:16 +0000

In a strategic shift, HMD Global, the company previously responsible for Nokia-branded phones, has erased all Nokia presence from its website, signaling a move towards independence. While surprising, this move paves the way for HMD’s own branded devices at the expense of the popular Finnish brand. We already knew this was coming when Jean-Francois Baril, […]

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First self-branded HMD smartphone might be one produced for Kenya-based M-Kopa

Emmanuel Chenze — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:36:54 +0000

Kenya-based Pay-As-You-Go renewable energy cum asset financing company M-Kopa might be the first recipient of a new smartphone from HMD Global, the Finnish company that has been responsible for Nokia smartphones over the last 6 years. According to leaks, the M-Kopa X1, a variation of a device known by its model number TA-1585, offers us […]

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Nokia X30 5G, the brand’s “most eco-friendly smartphone”, launched in Kenya

Emmanuel Chenze — Mon, 22 May 2023 08:00:41 +0000

The Nokia X30 5G can now be bought in Kenya. The device, which bears the distinction of being the Nokia brand’s “most eco-friendly smartphone”, according to the brand’s licensee HMD Global is going for Kshs 42,500. At that price, it is going head to head with Samsung’s Galaxy A34. The Nokia X30 5G was introduced […]

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Nokia G20 receiving Android 13 update in Kenya

Emmanuel Chenze — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:00:10 +0000

The Nokia G20 is currently receiving its upgrade to Android 13 in Kenya. The smartphone which was launched back in mid-2021, arrived running Android 11 with a promise to get a bump up to the then-upcoming Android 12. It has since made the jump to Android 12 and it’s now time to move to what […]

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HMD Global finally brings the Nokia G60 5G to Kenya

Emmanuel Chenze — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:19:00 +0000

After several months, smartphone buyers in Kenya have yet another option when it comes to smartphones, and, since 5G sites keep popping up everywhere, yet another 5G phone to consider: the Nokia G60 5G. The smartphone was first announced all the way back in September last year – and there are tens of reviews of […]

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HMD Global launches easily repairable Nokia G22 smartphone alongside new C-series entrants Nokia C32 and Nokia C22

Emmanuel Chenze — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:45:46 +0000

HMD Global has announced three new smartphones that we can expect it to bring to most markets around the world, including our own Kenyan market, soon. The new smartphones are: Nokia G22 Nokia C32 Nokia C22 The G series is HMD Global’s middle-of-the-road offering to smartphone users, offering a higher level of reliability and endurance […]

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Nokia replaces iconic Yale blue logo with new one to avoid being confused with HMD Global’s phone business: This is why

Emmanuel Chenze — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:42:20 +0000

Introduction Nokia has existed for ages. Actually, longer than any human being alive today. Over the years, as is expected of any business, it has changed its logo and corporate identity over and over again. However, as many of us can relate, the company has stuck by its logo for as long as we’ve known […]

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Nokia T21 tablet available for purchase in Kenya

Emmanuel Chenze — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:55:39 +0000

HMD Global is keeping up with its trend of unveiling a new Nokia device in the local market every week since the month started. This time round, the Finnish company that looks after the famous Finnish brand Nokia is introducing yet another tablet, the Nokia T21, to the Kenyan market. The T21 follows the T10 […]

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Android Go-powered Nokia C12 available for purchase in Kenya

Emmanuel Chenze — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:36:26 +0000

HMD Global has officially made available in the Kenyan market the Nokia C12, an entry-level smartphone it announced last month. With it, the company is promising the same resilience that its devices are known for accompanied by various additions to make its usability better. It has a “sculpted rear with metallic finish” to boost its […]

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Nokia T10 starts selling in Kenya for Kshs 20,000

Emmanuel Chenze — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 07:11:55 +0000

HMD Global has started selling its latest tablet, the Nokia T10, in Kenya. The local availability of the Nokia T10 comes over a year since the first Nokia tablet, the Nokia T20, made its way. The T10, however, is not exactly new having been launched mid-last year. Like its older sibling, it focuses on basic […]

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