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Tech Review – The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2+ So Pink

The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2+ So Pink is one of the latest on offer from the company and they also come in two other color variants being So Grey and So Purple so there is choice for everyone here and this also moves away from the traditional Black color we see to much of these days from all brands.

So being Pink these are for the ladies and the case they come in too is pretty solid and looks nice and fits in any pocket and the case seems really robust and will stand the test of time and it looks nice too with a small LED light up front a small button for pairing and USB-C port underneath with a nice solid closing lid and comes with wireless charging.

The earbuds themselves are a standard looking affair with small stem and they do look nice from the side and have a busy light so to speak that surrounds the outer shell which looks really nice when lit and overall the fit is tight giving a good seal and some passive noise isolation, there is ANC on board that can be turned off and is also decent at the price point.

The fit is solid and secure once the right tips are applied and they will not fall out even for the more energetic folk and can be easily used for runs or trips to the gym if required to.

The controls are great on these and have a large touch are making it easy to get the commands you put in so for me in my testing they worked really well not dishing out any unwarranted actions as this often happens with smaller sized earbuds even for me with big fingers they worked a treat as seen in the video review below.

On the control side you have call controls access to your voice assistant skip and reverse tracks and play and pause, there is no volume control on these which is odd and there is no app which hopefully will change over time but overall the basics are present.

Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 + So Pink – techbuzzireland

The sound is pretty good all round given there is no app to change EQs and they are loud and punchy and well balanced is the best word to describe them, highs lows and mids all good and with my usual test run with all genres everything was great here it has to be said and calls included.

Overall for me these are easy to recommend with my favourite features including wireless charging, busy light and multipoint connection so for those on the go or working in an office environment they should be on your radar.

Features 

Bluetooth: 5.2
Features: Active Noise Cancelling, Dual mic noise reduction with Qualcomm® cVc™ technology, Multipoint connectivity, In-call -light ring indicator
IPX4 sweat and splash resistant
USB connection: USB Type-C
Fast Pair and Low Latency for Gaming and Video
Wireless charging with up to 35h with ANC on
Product is made with 60% Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) material and packaging is made of 100% recycled materials.
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Nokia Mobile Dublin Launch event October 2022

Today Nokia Mobile (HMD Global) had a private launch event in Dublin, Check out the products on show and stay tuned for more soon on here and techbuzzireland.com One message Nokia made clear at this launch is sustainability and being eco friendly as you will see with their new packaging and a clean portfolio of devices you will recognise unlike other that flood the market with multiple devices.

There is a phone for everyone here at all price points and send a message, feature phones is one great place to start for a digital detox yet giving you the basics and my pics is the Nokia 5710 Express Audio which combines two products in one, that being earbuds built into the device itself and the earbuds will work with other products too and not just the phone itself..

Check out a quick video below at what is on offer and stay tuned for more and reviews coming soon. I have been an avid Nokia fan over the years and own a huge collection of devices from yesteryear which I plan to take a look down memory lane soon here and on our YouTube channel.

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Nokia 5710 XpressAudio first look – A phone with earbuds built in

Nokia had a slew of Xpress Music phones back in the day which was aimed at the music fan we have them all here but today we skip forward some years and we now have their Nokia 5710 Xpress Audio which is not a smartphone but still has lots on offer like a built in radio too and many other features which would suit most, this could be used as a spare device or as intended a music device with the built in earbuds which I look forward to testing too.

So lets cut to the chase here, we take a quick first look and unboxing of the Nokia 5710 XpressAudio and see what you get and have a look at the UI so if you have any questions feel free to drop them below and we will gladly answer. Back in 2020 we checked out another music orientated device called the Nokia 5310 2020 edition you can see that review here

The Nokia 5710 XpressAudio takes what people loved about the Nokia 5310 and makes it even better. A bigger battery, dedicated audio control keys, and a built-in wireless earbuds ramp up the audio experience to the next level and meet the needs of modern users. When not in use, earbuds are housed beneath a sleek slider on the back of the phone, so you always know where they are and charged. That, together with loud dual speakers means you can enjoy music privately or together with friends just like the artist intended with rich bass, clear highs, and natural vocals..

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The all-new Nokia 6310 is now on sale in Ireland, 20 years on from original release #Nokia6310

The iconic Nokia 6310 makes its return, 20 years on from original release

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, announces the launch of the brand-new Nokia 6310. The device takes on the original and iconic silhouette of the Nokia 6310, with the trademark long battery life, a built-to-last tough body and the 90s classic, Snake!

The Nokia 6310 is a phone that represents 20 years of time passing with subtle changes like modern features including bigger buttons, a zoomed in menu, and wireless FM radio. That yearning for nostalgia makes the new Nokia 6310 the perfect tonic.

The new handset is refreshed and reinvented, making screen time more effortless and enjoyable than ever before. With larger push buttons and an ample display, you can read messages, connect with loved ones, or find your desired apps with ease and speed.

With the Nokia 6310, it is all fun and games; you can listen to your favourite news channels, sports games, or music stations on the go with reliable connectivity or play an intense game of Snake! This handset can help you make the most out of your downtime, whether you are catching up with friends or relaxing after a long day at work.

Nokia 6310 techbuzzireland

The Nokia 6310 has a battery life that can last for up to weeks between charges, so you can now stay in touch with your loved ones and spend less time worrying about where you left the charger. With its long-lasting battery, the Nokia 6310 has dependability at its core.

Redesigned and refreshed for a better experience, the Nokia 6310 is built to last, so you can keep it for longer. With durability at the forefront, this phone has a tough polycarbonate shell, strong enough to take on the knocks and bumps of everyday life.

Adam Ferguson, Head of Product Marketing at HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, said: “ ‘They don’t make them like they used to’ is a phrase we’ve disowned. We still bring that signature build quality to all our devices. We recently launched the new Nokia XR20, a life-proof smartphone that in my eyes, is a modern day Nokia 3310 in a smartphone and now the Nokia 6310 is back and better than ever.  

“For all feature phone lovers, it’s the original and iconic model and whilst its 2.8-inch curved window screen may be new, it still retains its familiar design and functionality. As one of the trailblazers in making mobile go mainstream in 2001, it’s no surprise to see its impact 20 years on. It’s a legacy that the new Nokia 6310 will continue way into the next 20 years.”  

Pricing and availability

The Nokia 6310 is available in Ireland now in Black and Yellow priced at €59.99 and available to buy from Nokia.com

Tech Review – The Nokia X20

Nokia has a slew of devices on the market now and one thing I have noticed is we are seeing a pattern that is very familiar with them ie they look all the same now and this something Samsung have been known for hence their nickname SameSong over the years alongside Apple but seemed to have addressed that to an extent of late with their new devices and we will have our Flip 3 review in soon too so stay tuned for that. However for Nokia and HMD their devices are getting better as time goes on and hopefully we will see a true flagship offering soon as the market is super saturated right now and maybe they can pull something off in the coming weeks with smartphone season kicking off.

The USP of the Nokia X20

The USP of the Nokia X20 is battery, 5G and a big screen with a three year warranty and this may tick the box for the many folks out there who just want something with a decent sized screen and battery to consume media on but as for 5G you can forget about it now as the uptake is bad and being on it myself well lets say it is nothing to write home about, in fact my service has been terrible since I moved over to 5G but you cans say the Nokia X20 has future proofed itself as long as they dont start dropping too many phones out over the coming months and keep their portfolio tailored and have no conflicting devices which in turn makes others redundant like others seem to have a habit of doing.

Who is the Nokia X20 for

Well to be fair here it can be for anyone, if you have money to spend and want to show off with your iPhone 12 pro max off you go to your limited experience as always is with Apple and most tech journos never shut up about the iPhone, I do own one and find it good in fairness but restrictions still apply and stupid ones at that which make it hard for me to use it as a daily driver, Using two phones as my daily drivers I tend to use an Android device and a test device or my iPhone but the iPhone sits in my drawer for the most part, The X20 is mid tier and affordable ticking the key boxes for most but you have small hands look somewhere else because this is a big phone.

Nokia X20 techbuzzireland
Nokia X20 techbuzzireland

Multitasking

For daily tasks it has been fine and that means multitasking all day long with the usual 2 email accounts open and all my social media and news feeds etc and it was no problem, like who in fairness uses their phone to its full potential? Not many I bet but doing my everyday tasks as I do on any phone it has been fine with no lags or reboots during use and I get a day out of it no problem and that is a bug feat in my book.

Camera

Not going to bore you with the specs but it does a good job overall and is capable for the majority of people who will use this phone you wont get great shots like more expensive phones but well balanced overall a decent enough for a point and shoot device. You get a 64MB main camera and three other lenses and one lens like on most phones is a stick on and there is no point in it being there and video shooting maxes out at 1080P at 60fps and you can also use 30fps here if you want so no 4K here which is a letdown. The front facing camera is 32MP and being honest quite good on this front and probably one of the better ones out there especially at the price.

Build

With a 6.7 inch fhd display consuming media is nice to say despite its 60hz refresh rate but most phones in this category are the same but more leaning towards a higher refresh rate like 90hz. It still offers a decent experience for the consumer and with everyone now on their mobiles now more than ever watching films on this is a great experience with a decent enough speaker but the colours are bright and pop so overall it is great and when browsing the web you have a better screen estate to work with and makes it a more comfortable experience offering a better view rather than tall thin devices . It has a plastic build but looks like metal so do not let that fool you and many lower end mid tier phones use this approach and get away with it however some might prefer this as the phone is lighter and easy to hold in the hand.

Battery

With a 4470 mAh battery it is considered big and for what it is powering all day long it lasts a day which i said earlier which is good and for most average users you can expect a two day life with one charge but the thing is we are now on our phones more and the minority would get the two days out of it. This however is not a bad thing either as one a one day battery life for most is great and the expectation for most users these days until the battery technology improves however you do get quick charge here and again battery size will have alot to do with cost and weight and it is well balanced here.

Conclusion

With 128GB of storage, 8GB RAM Android One which has no bloatware, three year warranty a big screen and decent cameras this might be one to look at it also looks more expensive than it is and something many manufacturers can do now to give devices a better aesthetic look it is a good all rounder for the average joe soap, with the competition rife in the smartphone market you might look at imported phones but that is another issue if you run into problems with repairs etc it is a one to perhaps look into if you are on a budget..

Back to school tech essentials from Nokia #BackToSchool #Nokia

Investing in a Nokia phone, or accessory means you can rely on signature Nordic design and build quality that will continue to support learning in the long run. With durable design, industry-leading security and longevity promises, you can trust that Nokia devices are built to last.

Nokia devices endure tests much tougher than the industry average. So, whether it’s a first phone, or a more powerful device to assist with studies, you can rest assured your trusty companion will remain in your hands and off the landfill for longer, reducing personal carbon footprint at the same time.

Nokia XR20 – the most durable Nokia smartphone to date, it will survive anything everyday life can throw at it 

€449.99 available from Nokia.com/phones

  • Can handle any assignment with military MIL-STD-810H standard rating, Gorilla Glass Victus and IP68 rating for water and dust resistance – you can wash it with soap and water
  • Will see you through an entire degree, with four years and security updates and three years of software updates this device really is built to last
  • Useful programmable button to call out any action on demand
  • Dual lens camera with 48MP main shooter, to capture notes in detail

    Feel good about your phone: Every Nokia XR20 owner can plant 50 trees in their name via Ecologi

Nokia XR 20

 


Nokia 5.4 + Nokia Clear Case + Nokia Essential Wireless Headphones – perfect for college life 

€179.99 €279.99 available from Nokia.com – SAVING €100

  • The quad-lens 48 MP back camera and 16 MP front camera helps to capture your world
  • A reliable phone with battery that can last up to 2 days between charges*
  • Big 6.39” display makes it easy to view documents and lecture slides
  • Secure and up to date with three years of security updates and two years of software updates

 

Nokia G10 + Nokia Clear case – a pocket-sized creative studio, perfect for creative group projects

€124.99 available from Nokia.com – SAVING €25

  • The quad-lens camera helps you capture crystal clear snaps
  • A reliable phone with battery that can last up to 3 days between charges**
  • Big 6.5” display makes it easy to edit documents on the go
  • Every Nokia G10 owner can plant 10 trees in their name via Ecologi
Nokia G10

Nokia 2720 Flip – first phone for the first day of school, simple and effective

Was €99.99, now €89.99 available from Nokia.com/phones – €10 off

  • A whole host of features in a classic, well-loved flip design
  • Up to 28 days of battery life from a single charge, so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to charge it
  • Includes the classic game Snake – perfect for playing on the school bus
  • 4G connectivity with apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp
Nokia 2720 Flip


Nokia Earbuds Lite – Perfect for school commutes

€39.99 available from Nokia.com/phones

  • Control audio with just the tap of a finger – quickly start and stop music and answer calls while you’re head down learning
  • Six hours playtime from a single charge with an additional 36 hours from the charging case, to see you through even the longest of study sessions
  • Deliver premium, studio-quality sound at a wallet friendly price
Nokia Lite Earbuds

Nokia teases new rugged smartphone. #Nokia #HMDGlobal

Something new is coming and it is coming from Nokia dubbed the first life proof mobile phone, The time has come for one of the most powerful kicks in football to collide with the strength of a brand-new Nokia device, and there’s only room for one winner.

A footballing legend will join freestyle champion, Lisa Zimouche, to put a new life-proof phone through a series of high impact challenges. The owner of one of the most powerful kicks in football is set to go head-to -head with a resilient new device expected to be announced globally on 27th July 

 

 

Stephen Taylor, Chief Marketing Officer for HMD, the home of Nokia phones said: “Our latest phone is tougher than the status quo, it’s built for everything life can throw at it, literally. And it is about to take on its toughest match yet.  

We create Nokia phones with technology that lasts for longer, we want our customers to be able to love, trust and keep their phones. In the coming days we will truly demonstrate our latest devices capabilities with the hand of the talented freestyle champion, Lisa Zimouche and a footballing sensation.”  

Celebrate World Snake Day with a discount on Nokia phones. #WorldSnakeDay

To celebrate World Snake Day this Friday (16th July), @NokiaMobile is offering €10 off all feature phones using code SNAKE21 at checkout on Nokia.com/phones!
The iconic game Snake first appeared on a Nokia feature phone in 1997, and the slithery pastime lives on in the latest, revamped and refreshed Nokia feature phones. Who doesn’t love a game of snake then?
This deal is available from now until 11:59pm on Sunday 18th July.
  • Nokia 800 Tough – the toughest feature phone, water, dust and drop proof!
  • Nokia 2720 Flip – a 4G-enabled phone in a classic flip design
    • Was €99.99 now €89.99
  • Nokia 5310 – an iconic Nokia phone, re-imagined for the 2020’s!
  • Nokia 8000 4G – a sleek feature phone in a luxurious glass design
    • Was €79.99 now €69.99
  • Nokia 3310 – a staple feature phone which changed the game in 2000, revamped and still just as reliable
    • Was €59.99 now €49.99

Nokia X20 arrives in Ireland #NokiaX20

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced that the new Nokia X20 is available to buy in Ireland along with the launch of the new Irish website where customers can buy Nokia phones directly. The Nokia X20 is part of the refreshed Nokia smartphone portfolio unveiled last month. 

With one in two (55%) people worrying about how their constant mobile phone upgrading affects the environment and 48% concerned about the excessive electronic waste produced, Nokia phones are made and built to last the test of life with durability and longevity at their core. The new Nokia X20 has undergone over 50 rigorous tests, from force measurement to wear and scratch, as part of Nokia’s Standard Product Requirement tests. The assessments are known to be some of the most stringent in the industry and have been tried and tested over the years. In addition to durable design, Nokia X20 comes with an extended warranty of three years – exceeding the industry standard – and a free 100% compostable case. The case is designed to be tough on the ground but soft on the Earth, helping to make the X-series go the distance, instead of the landfill. 

In a recent survey[1] commissioned across 30 countries globally, it was revealed that ¾ of people want a phone that they can keep for longer with 79% of respondents admitting they would if the devices maintained their performance over time. The signature Nordic design is matched with three years of software updates, three years of monthly security updates for extra piece of mind. 

All new Nokia phones purchased to help plant one million trees. 
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is delighted to announce its partnership with Ecologi, a climate action change company that helps to reduce corporate carbon footprints, funds climate-positive projects and responsibly plants trees. 

Buyers of the Nokia X20 will be given the gift of 20 planted trees via Ecologi. As a target milestone, HMD Global has committed to facilitating the planting of one million trees, amounting to 308,000 tonnes of carbon avoided over 25 years. The combined effort from customers will be equivalent to over 700 million miles driven in a car or 37,465,935,100 smartphones charged. 

The wall charger and headphones have been removed from the sales box, helping to tackle the 12,000 tonnes of e-waste[2] generated by mobile phone chargers in the EU.  

 
HMD has listened to its customers wants. 
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted retail globally with a big shift to online shopping. A recent report from KMPG, found that 68% of Irish consumers do more online shopping now than before the pandemic, with 99% of Irish consumers saying that a good website is important to them. HMD has listened to its customers and in response has launched the new Nokia.com/phones Ireland website, offering guaranteed next day delivery nationwide, 30 days return, shipment from an Irish warehouse and exclusive offers. 

Speaking about the newly launched Irish website, Lisa Higgins UK Marketing Lead and Country Manager for Ireland says, ‘We are listening to our customers. We have seen how much they are shopping online, and we wanted to create a dedicated space especially for our Irish consumers, to shop with ease.” 

Pricing and availability 
The Nokia X20 is available in Ireland from Nokia.com/phones in Midnight Sun and Nordic Blue. The 8/128GB variant is exclusive to Nokia.com priced at €329.99.  The gift to plant 20 trees via Ecologi will be activated using your device IMEI code visiting https://www.nokia.com/phones/lets-plant-together 

Pricing and availability 
The Nokia X20 is available in Ireland from Nokia.com/phones in Midnight Sun and Nordic Blue. The 8/128GB variant is exclusive to Nokia.com priced at €329.99.  The gift to plant 20 trees via Ecologi will be activated using your device IMEI code visiting https://www.nokia.com/phones/lets-plant-together 

  
*https://home.kpmg/ie/en/home/media/press-releases/2021/03/retail-consumer-trends-covid.html