Old Nokia phones do it best: Nokia 3310 turns 23 years old

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Time to cut the Nokia 3310 birthday cake

No matter how far smartphone technology progresses, there is something about the simplicity and functionality of old mobile phones that always appeals to us. In 2000, the original retro phone favourite was launched, and to date is still one of the best-selling phones of all time. Cut to 2023 and the new Nokia 3310 and Nokia 3310 3G are still going strong. Here’s why the latest Nokia 3310 models get better with age.

Today’s Nokia 3310 is reliable

The original Nokia 3310 was tough. Today’s Nokia 3310 combines that level of durability with a slimmer build, a curved design, and a battery life that won’t have you tethered to the nearest power outlet. They provide up to 22 hours of talk time or 31 days of standby from a single charge. Compare this to the average smartphone battery life of around 10 hours and Nokia 3310 is the clear winner. Whether you want to use it daily or save it as a backup phone for the household or your car’s glove box, the Nokia 3310 won’t let you down.

Nokia 3310 can help you have fun and relax

Smartphones have become incredibly capable everyday companions, but we tend to take them too seriously. We protect them in cases and spend ages trying to capture the perfect shot. Before the smartphone boom, there was a quirky, playful charm to be found in feature phones. That’s something that today’s Nokia 3310 and Nokia 3310 3G embody. The Yellow and Warm Red colours are joyful with an unmistakable nod to a retro aesthetic, while the Charcoal option is there for those who want something low-key. The rear camera is there for taking snaps, but without the plethora of filters and adjustments available on smartphones, the pressure to take a studio-worthy shot isn’t there. It becomes more about preserving a memory and living in the moment.

The new Nokia 3110 phones have the Snake game

Everyone remembers Snake. While the simple mechanic satisfies a need for puzzle solving and quick thinking, the original game doesn’t make the most of the colour screen on today’s Nokia 3310. That’s why the Snake game got a little update as well. Snake Xenzia brings the game to life in vibrant colour. It’s comfortingly familiar yet refreshingly new – just like the phone itself.

Nokia 3310 is great for digital detoxing

With its long battery life and curved design that sits comfortably in the palm of your hand, the Nokia 3310 is perfect for the thing that phones were originally made for – talking. Without the plethora of apps on hand, the Nokia 3310 makes it easy to take a digital detox. Digital detoxing can help improve productivity, improve quality of sleep and lower stress levels. And, it can help you rediscover the value of talking to loved ones.

Happy birthday, Nokia 3310!

In a world characterized by constant change, the Nokia 3310 stands as a reminder of the lasting impact that simple yet innovative design can have on our lives. It's a celebration of endurance, a tribute to reliability, and a nod to the memories that it has woven into the fabric of our lives.

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How About a Game of Snake? #Nokia105 #WorldSnakeDay

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July 16 has been known as World Snake Day for decades in acknowledgement of these misunderstood creatures, to raise awareness of the known 3,500 species of snakes around the world, to educate individuals about snakes, and to aid in their preservation.

Snakes most often get a bad rap for being perceived as poisonous, dangerous, and “out to get you”. But they’re like any other creature – generally more scared of you than you are of them, and only fierce when they feel like they’re in danger.

And on this World Snake Day 2023, HMD Global, the Home of Nokia phones, is honouring this occasion in a slightly different way – through its engaging, generations-old mobile phone game, Snake.

Origins of the Snake game

Not many people know that Snake originally started as a concept game in 1976 as a monochromatic two-player arcade game developed by a video game company. It picked up such popularity that variations of the game were quickly developed like Bigfoot Bonkers (also 1976), a computer-based version called Worm in 1978, and a single-player arcade game called Nibbler in 1982.

But it was in 1997 when the iconic flagship Snake game was developed by Nokia and was available on one of the brand’s first mobile devices, the monochrome Nokia 6110.

The game evolved as features expanded across mobile devices, and there are now many Snake-like games available on most smartphones. The concept of the game is still simple, yet it has players hooked on the nose-to-tail progression to see who can last the longest (pun intended) before biting their own tail.

Where can I find this epic game?

The Nokia 105 comes with 10 pre-loaded games, including Snake. And what’s great about this nippy little device is that it has an all-day battery life, so you can (literally) play for hours and hours. The Nokia 105 also has a built-in FM radio, so you can listen to your favourite tunes while building your best snake ever, and it has a storage capacity for 2,000 contacts and 500 SMSs.

You’ll find that today’s Nokia 3310 features a version of the Snake game pre-loaded on the phone. This version, called “Snake Xenzia,” is a colourised updated version of the classic game, making it even more fun to play!

On an Android device and don’t already have Snake? Head to snake.googlemaps.com for a quirky take on the game – you’ll play as a train or bus picking up passengers in a major city. But the Snake game mechanics are the same – don’t crash into the sides, or yourself! On a desktop? Google “Play Snake” and play it right from your web browser. There’s a whole load of settings to play with for a variety of different game modes.

Take a moment for the snakes

So while you’re mounting up those points on Sunday 16 July, World Snake Day 2023, take a moment to remember the creatures that inspired this game. Incredible reptiles may seem a little scary, but they have their place in the world like any other, playing an important part in the ecosystem.

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Nadia Gonzalez, Africa Vice President Mobile Solutions & IoT @Gemalto Shares #MWC2017 Insights

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Barcelona was the scene of another festival of technology, as the world’s most influential companies, journalists and engineers travelled to Mobile World Congress (MWC). MWC tends to be associated with new handset launches, but this year’s show was about more than just devices. There were indeed notable mobile handset stories, with some iconic brands making stunning comebacks, defying beliefs they had been consigned to history. The dominant themes, however, were technologies providing the basis for the next generation of mobile devices, namely 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The year of the comeback
If you’d told someone a year ago that Nokia and BlackBerry handsets would be making a comeback, they might not have believed you. The former, once the world’s largest phone manufacturer, gave up trying to compete with Apple, Google and Samsung in 2014 to focus on networking, while the latter has rebranded itself as a cybersecurity company. However, at MWC this year HMD Global, which now owns the rights to make Nokia branded phones, released an updated version of the legendary Nokia 3310. BlackBerry, meanwhile, displayed its new Android smartphone.

With Samsung choosing not to reveal a new phone handset, and Apple and Google not making big announcements, the comeback kids stole the headlines. The question is, will the handsets sell?

 

Connected cars to hit the mainstream
We’ve got bad news for budding Formula One drivers; MWC17 demonstrated how drivers are going to be far less important to the functioning of a car, as the IoT and Artificial Intelligence (AI) takes over. One of our favourite innovations was the world’s first driverless supercar, capable of reaching speeds of up to 200mph. Manufactured by Robocar, the vehicle works through a combination of sensors and powerful cameras. The car’s operation is guided by algorithms, which means computer experts may decide the races of the future rather than the likes of Lewis Hamilton.

As the technology and new business models behind connected cars evolve, the Automotive Industry is transforming into what is called New Mobility. One of the big themes here is linking connected cars with the digital life of the driver or passenger, making them fully personalized. One notable development is the Virtual Car Key (VCK), a first example where the key, as part of a digital Car ID, will need to be securely stored on the end user mobile device. Opening a car and starting the engine is a crucial element of any comprehensive mobility app, and we’re likely to see many more developments in this area over the year ahead.

Artificial Intelligence
AI at MWC wasn’t limited to cars, with the technology appearing in many other areas. Future handsets from many manufacturers promise more advanced versions of virtual assistants like Siri and Cortana, which will learn from their user’s habits. Elsewhere O2 announced it would be turning to AI to manage customer service, speeding up processes and cutting costs. Similarly, Samsung announced it would be using an AI bot to train retail staff in managing customer queries. Clearly, organisations are recognising AI’s ability to not only improve the user experience, but also streamline operations and enhance the customer journey.

The potential of 5G and smart cities
5G represents the next generation of telecoms standards, ushering in a new era of connectivity and smart infrastructures. While we’re still some way off the technology being widely available, at MWC we saw many announcements about IoT-optimized machine-type communication and LTE Cat NB-IoT networks, technologies which are paving the way to 5G.

One area in which 5G will play an ever-important role is Smart City technology, which can be used to improve efficiency and benefit the environment. With billions of embedded sensors, governments and companies will be able to better monitor carbon emissions and track pollution levels. At the show, AT&T and GE announced a partnership to deliver environmentally-friendly IoT technology to cities across North and Central America. Intelligent sensor nodes will power a new generation of street lighting which will be fully integrated within light poles, allowing city governments to use existing poles and equip them with energy-efficient LED lighting.

We took this a step further with a demonstration of a smart city lighting and Electric Vehicle charging solution which uses smart sensors to transform street lights into intelligent platforms. Lights can be dimmed on demand depending on need, saving 50-80% in energy consumption, but they can also be used to alert and direct drivers and pedestrians to free parking spaces or charging stations. 5G technology based on the same principles can be applied to traffic, parking, and waste, enhancing city governance, and making it more environmentally-friendly.

Of course, for the smart city to work, the underlying infrastructure needs to be intelligent and secure. To enable a functioning street lighting system, for instance, there needs to be a secure connection between the lamps and a central control system. It is a complex process, with the potential for an undetected weakness in one part potentially compromising security for the entire system. Those building critical infrastructure and solutions for smart cities need to think very carefully and holistically about the networks and systems they are connecting, whether it’s car park, traffic or waste management projects they’re looking after.

To conclude, it’s clear MWC17 wasn’t just about mobile handsets. While product announcements from Nokia and BlackBerry were the key focus for some, this year’s conference should be interpreted as one dominated by the IoT connectivity solutions of the future; 5G, smart cities and connected transport. With the show over for another year, governments and other key stakeholders will need to keep collaborating on the best ways to connect, secure and monetize their IoT strategies to find success in the years ahead. 

Written by Nadia Gonzalez, Africa Vice President Mobile Solutions & IoT at Gemalto

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