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Iconic Nokia 3310 makes comeback; Revisit 5 classic feature phones from past

Nokia 3310 is renowned as one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time. The phone had built a good following among the masses due to its simple design and a battery that lasted for days. HMD Global Oy, the Finnish company which has the rights to use Nokia’s brand on mobile phones, is looking to cash on this nostalgia by bringing back the iconic device. Reports indicate that HMD is preparing a handset which shares the 3310 name.

News Nation Bureau | Updated : 16 February 2017, 11:18:52 PM
Mobira Senator

Mobira Senator

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Mobira Senator, released in 1982 was intended to be used as a car phone. Weighing at 22lb, it was Nokia's first phone, before the company became known by its household name.

In pics: Iconic Nokia 3310 makes comeback; Revisit 5 classic feature phones from past

In pics: Iconic Nokia 3310 makes comeback; Revisit 5 classic feature phones from past

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Nokia 3310 is renowned as one of the best-selling mobile phones of all time. The phone had built a good following among the masses due to its simple design and a battery that lasted for days.

HMD Global Oy, the Finnish company which has the rights to use Nokia’s brand on mobile phones, is looking to cash on this nostalgia by bringing back the iconic device. Reports indicate that HMD is preparing a handset which shares the 3310 name.

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