HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded smartphones, has entered a new era. Earlier this year, HMD announced its decision to drop Nokia branding for smartphones, opting for its own HMD-branded devices instead.
Nokia Branding Fade-Out
While Nokia-branded smartphones, feature phones, and tablets were still available in recent months, supplies have reportedly dried up in Europe. That means there were no demands of Nokia phones and the company was at a loss manufacturing them. So ,HMD decided to remove them from their portfolio and sell their own HMD branded smartphones.lets have a quick glance – HMD’s official websites in the region reveals no Nokia-branded devices. However, Nokia devices remain listed on HMD’s storefronts in:
- Asia
- Africa and the Middle East
- Australia and New Zealand
- Latin America
But for how long? We anticipate availability in these regions will soon follow Europe’s lead.
Software Support Continues (For Now)
HMD’s support page still features Nokia smartphones and feature phones, indicating ongoing software support. However, the duration of this support remains uncertain.
Nokia Corporation Remains a Major Player
To avoid confusion, Nokia Corporation is still there it is that the original Nokia – remains a significant force in various sectors that are
- Network infrastructure
- Patent holdings (with notable lawsuits against Apple, Samsung, and BBK group members)
What’s Next for HMD Global?
As HMD Global embarks on this new chapter, we’re eager to see how its HMD-branded devices will fare in the market.We have seen multiple smartphones from HMD Global now. It is reintroducing the old iconic design of the Nokia Lumia smartphones and integrating it in the new HMD models that are yet to be launched.
So the important Question remains that you all must be thinking-
Is Nokia dead?
Well the answer is no it isn’t. Nokia smartphones earlier made a deal with HMD that it could use the branding for their smartphones as we all know the Popularity of Nokia. HMD global used to sell the phones under the name of Nokia. But the smartphones were made by them. The original company of Nokia is still there which is in the business of Network infrastructure and more.
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What will happen to the old Nokia Phones in India.
Well, The support for the older phones whether be the hardware or software will still be provided to the countries. So no need to worry about it.
Will HMD provide services to the Old NOKIA phones.
Yes, HMD will continue to provide all the services that it provides till date. So, folks don’t worry. If you are owner of the Nokia branded smartphones HMD is still responsible for all the services that your smartphone needs. As we have already mentioned above that HMD’s support page still features Nokia smartphones and feature phones, indicating ongoing software support. However, the duration of this support remains uncertain. But for year or couple of years it will still go on supporting that.
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Source: Nokiamob
