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Nokia announce two new affordable smartphones and accessories. Irish details. #OnlyGadgetYouNeed #Nokia

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces two new additions to its entry–level smartphone family, the Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4. The diverse range of launches further solidifies the company’s transformation into a holistic mobile device and service provider.  

 

Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global:

“Without doubt, this has been an eventfulyear for everyone, and our hearts go out to those that have been impacted by the circumstances of 2020. For us,it’s truly been a transformational year, and we’ve adapted to the changing times.The Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 are important new updates to our core value smartphone range. I am very proud to see the truly future-proof 5G experience of our Nokia 8.3 5G reaching the hands of consumers starting from today, and excited for our partnership with No Time To Die – proving a Nokia phone really is the only gadget you’ll ever need.”

 

 

Introducing the latest additions to the Nokia smartphone family

 

The new Nokia 2.4 comes with AI imaging, two days’ worth of battery life and a large HD+ screen. For those looking for more, the Nokia 3.4 offers an advanced triple camera with ultra-wide lens, a serious performance upgrade and more screen real estate thanks to the punch-hole screen. Holding true to always delivering maximum innovation at great value, the two new smartphones are entry-level marvels, offering great value experiences. With modern features and stunning design in a more accessible, Android-powered future-proof package, these phones are perfect for those seeking out affordable, long-lasting purchases. 

 

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer and Vice President of North America, HMD Global: 

“It’s no secret that consumers around the world have become more mindful about their spending and are opting for less expensive, more long-lasting products from brands they know and trust. It’s therefore more crucial than ever that our products stand the test of time – and our commitment to delivering reliable and trustworthy Nokia phones remains unswerving. That’s why we’re broadening our entry-level smartphone family with the new Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4, offering reliable software and hardware that Nokia phone fans have come to know and love, fresh experiences and premium design that you can be proud of – at prices that are accessible. Always inspired by our Finnish roots, with these latest additions we’re introducing a fresh colour palette to the portfolio through new earthy tones with dazzling finishes, taking our design another step closer to home.” 

 

Nokia 2.4

The next generation Nokia 2 brings modern essentials like advanced AI imaging giving you a dedicated Night mode and Portrait Editor that lets you art direct your world with its custom shapes and blurred backgrounds – even after you’ve taken your shot; a convenient fingerprint sensor and AI face unlock, offering effortless access and added security, in a durable design that’s not only built to look good but also to last. Watch, learn and create on the large 6.5” HD+ screen and, thanks to its two-day battery life.

 

Nokia 3.4

The new Nokia 3.4 offers a serious performance upgrade thanks to the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 460 Mobile Platform giving you more power to get the best out of your phone. Take your creativity to the next level with a large 6.39” HD+ screen with a punch-hole front camera and a mighty triple rear camera with an ultra-wide lens and AI imaging. The Nokia 3.4 comes with Android 10 OS and the Nokia smartphone Android promise, receiving years of security and software upgrades.All of this powered by the signature two-day battery lifeiii and wrapped up in a premium timeless design that comes in three new vibrant, living colours, inspired by Nordic nature, delivering style with durability that’s true to its Finnish roots.

 

Nokia 8.3 5Ggoes on sale globally

 

Today also marks the global sales start of the highly anticipated Nokia 8.3 5G. Showcasing the commitment to security, speed and innovation by meeting the demands of the world’s toughest customers – MI6 agents – the Nokia 8.3 5G is the smartphone of choice by the newest 00 agent in the upcoming James Bond movie No Time To Die, premiering this November. Featuring a powerful Pure View, quad–camera with ZEISS optics giving you immersive movie-like shots with ZEISS Cinema effects and OZO audio, the Nokia 8.3 5G is the ideal smartphone for those who want to elevate their creativity.

Designed to support multiple and evolving 5G network deployment, the Nokia 8.3 5Gcondenses more than 40 different RF components into a single module, making it not only a global device but also a future-proof smartphone which is ready for the next step in 5G. The Nokia 8.3 5G will be available from 1st October in Polar Night with 6GB /64GB memory and storage variant for €469.. Additionally, all Nokia 8.3 5G owners will receive a free 6-month trial of Google One. Capture and edit on the go with faster upload speeds and an additional 100GB of online storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos – an all-in-one membership that can be shared with up to five additional people.

 

 

Lashana Lynch, who plays 00 agent Nomi in No Time To Die, said: “The world we live in now means we all have the ultimate gadget in our pockets and it’s amazing what smartphones can do nowadays. It’s exciting to be unveiling this new smartphone to celebrate the release of No Time To Die in November, and the Nokia 8.3 5G is proof that Bond gadgets are always ahead of the game.”

 

 

 

 

  • The Nokia 3.4 is available locally from the 1st of November and comes in Charcoal with 3/32GB, memory and storage configurations starting at a retail price of €139 EUR. Available in Vodafone, Three, Harvey Norman and Carphone Warehouse
  • The Nokia 2.4 is available locally from the  15th of October and comes in Charcoal with 2/32GB and storage configurations starting at a retail price of 99 EUR. Available in Vodafone, Three, Harvey Norman and Carphone Warehouse.
  • The Nokia 8.3 5G is available locally from the 1st of October and comes in Polar Night, priced at a retail price of 469 EUR prepay for 6/64 configuration. Available from Vodafone.All orders from October 1st to October 31st will receive over €129 worth of accessories for free: Nokia Power Earbuds, Nokia Clear Case & Universal Phone Grip.

00 AGENT Nomi has been captured entirely on a smartphone, The Nokia 8.3 5G launches in Ireland October 1st #Nokia

British actress Lashana Lynch who plays 00 agent Nomi in the 25th James Bond movie No Time To Die has been captured…entirely on a smartphone. Social media ‘phone-ographer’ Ben Maclean captured the images on the new Nokia 8.3 5G the world’s first truly global 5G1 smartphone and the official phone partner to No Time To Die, in cinemas this November. 

 

In the shoot LashanaLynch appears in character as00 agent Nomi.The Bond-inspired shoot captured at London’s Pinewood Studios featuresan Aston Martin DBS Superleggera anda Triumph Thruxton RS motorbike,special effects including smoke and a 30-foot rig which suspendedthe ‘phone-ographer’ in the air to capture the ultimate shot.

 

EDITORIAL USE ONLY New 00 agent Lashana Lynch is photographed with a Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone ahead of her Bond debut in No Time To Die, out this November. The 32-year old British actress was posing as her character Nomi at Pinewood Studios ahead of the 25th James Bond film, which sees the 00 agents switch to Nokia smartphones. Photo credit should read: Ben Maclean/Nokia For more information contact Kate Bailey on 07896 055 088
EDITORIAL USE ONLY New 00 agent Lashana Lynch is photographed with a Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone ahead of her Bond debut in No Time To Die, out this November. The 32-year old was posing as her character Nomi at Pinewood Studios ahead of the 25th James Bond film which sees the 00 agents switch to Nokia smartphones. Photo credit should read: Mikael Buck/Nokia For more information contact Kate Bailey on 07896 055 088

 

The epic 00 shoot marks the official release of the Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone, which is available inIreland from this Thursday 1st October. The ‘only gadget you’ll ever need’ features four cameras to enable 64MP pictures, 4k filming and ZEISS cinematic film effects.

 

Lashana Lynch, who plays 00 agent Nomi in No Time To Die, said: “The world we live in now means we all have the ultimate gadget in our pockets and it’s amazing what smartphones can do nowadays. It’s exciting to be unveiling this new smartphone to celebrate the release of No Time To Die in November, and the Nokia 8.3 5G is proof that Bond gadgets are always ahead of the game.”

 

Florian Seiche, CEO of HMD Global which produces Nokia phones, said: “The Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone is the official phone partner for the 25th Bond movie No Time To Die, and we wanted to mark its launch with something truly epic. A 00 agent, cars, bikes, an 8,000 square foot stage at Pinewood Studios and a stunt phone-ographer capturing everything on the Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone, felt about right and the results show the possibilities of this new smartphone. The Nokia 8.3 5G really is the only gadget you’ll ever need”

 

The Nokia 8.3 5G smartphone is the world’s first truly global 5G

HMD Global, The home of Nokia phones raises $230 million investment from strategic partners

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces it has successfully closed 230 million USD in the first closing of its current funding round from some of its top global strategic partners. Interesting times and does this mean new leadership is in the midst?

As well as establishing itself as a leading feature phone manufacturer by value, HMD Global has been successful in clearly differentiating its Android™ smartphone offering. Nokia smartphones come with premium Nordic design that is inspired by the company’s European heritage, superior product quality, premium ZEISS imaging experience, and market-leading reliability, as well as security features including a three-year monthly security update promise and two-year Android software upgrade commitment with the Android One promise. As the only key European smartphone player, HMD Global is increasingly popular with both enterprises and consumers who are looking for a pure, secure, and up-to-date smartphone experience.

The investment will further fuel HMD Global’s strategic vision in four key areas. Firstly, it will accelerate the company’s mission to make 5G smartphones accessible to consumers across the world, with an emphasis on strong partnerships with US carriers. Secondly, HMD Global will further transition to digital-first offerings as part of a new post-COVID reality. It will also expand its presence in key growth markets, including the recently introduced operations in Brazil, as well as Africa and India.

Finally, the investment will help the business strengthen its leading position beyond just hardware and into a holistic mobile service provider. This year alone, HMD Global launched its international data roaming service, HMD Connect, enhanced its mobile cybersecurity capabilities with the acquisition of assets of Valona Labs, and built dedicated resources on software, security and services with a new research and development Centre of Excellence in Tampere, Finland.

Jean-Francois Baril, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder, HMD Global, says: “Our unique business model, based on asset-light global deployment and strong partnerships with the best in the industry, is entering a new level of maturity with the valued support of some of the most influential market-makers in mobile devices. I am extremely proud of our significant achievements to date and also thrilled about the immense opportunity before us to accelerate our journey towards excellence.”  

Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global, says: “Since the very beginning, HMD Global has worked to build strong bonds with our strategic partners. This additional investment further validates our long-term business strategy and is evidence of our collective mission to make modern mobile technology accessible to everyone. Security, reliability and dependability are the cornerstones of our offering, and we will ensure we are using these funds to deliver the best experiences people have come to expect from a Nokia phone. As the only major European smartphone manufacturer, we remain true to our Finnish roots and the hallmarks that our customers trust Nokia phones to be synonymous with. With the support of our heavyweight partners, I am truly excited for the next chapter of Nokia phones.” 

Since the company began its operations in 2016, HMD Global is now active in 91 markets across eight regions and 250,000 retail outlets and has sold over 240 million phones to date.

The Nokia 5310 and 5.3 drop into Tesco Mobile and Power City . #Nokia5310 #Nokia5

Earlier this month it was revealed that the Nokia 5.3 was going to drop into Harvey Norman, Powercity and Tesco Mobile, Tesco mobile now have the 5310 2020 version in their handset portfolio too and the 5.3 costs €199.99 and the 5310 costs €39.99. 

The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.

 

Re imagining the original Nokia 5310 Xpress Music, the Nokia 5310 brings with it an MP3 player  and FM radio, combined with powerful, dual front-facing speakers letting you carry your favourite tunes with you on the go. The Nokia 5310 remixes classic design with a slick new feel and battery that’s built to last, keeping you connected day after day. 

NOKIA 5.3     NOKIA 5310

Power City now have also both devices listed the 5.3 can be found here and the 5310 can be found here and again priced the same as Tesco Mobile. Also earlier this month the 5310 hit Harvey Norman and now the 5.3 is now listed in store with them HERE

The Nokia 5.3 to go on sale with Harvey Norman,Power City and Tesco Mobile. #Nokia

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces the availability of the all new Nokia 5.3 in Ireland. Featuring a number of Nokia smartphone firsts for phenomenal value, the Nokia 5.3 features a quad camera, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform and the signature two-day battery life,the device it to hit shelves next week in Ireland

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The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.

 

Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer, HMD Global: 

“The Nokia 5.3 is unique for us because it features a lot of firsts for a Nokia smartphone at this price-point. Our goal with the Nokia 5.3 was to give fans a robust device, that allows them to both create and enjoy content in a different way. The Nokia 5.3 is an exciting opportunity for us to bring an entertainment and creative powerhouse to more people across the world.” 

 

Quad camera with innovative AI imaging to capture it all 

Discover new ways to capture moments. The Nokia 5.3 is the first Nokia 5 series smartphone to feature an innovative quad camera setup, delivering stunning photography. The main 13MP camera allows you to get great shots in any situation while the macro and ultra-wide lenses let you get up close or snap the whole scene. The Nokia 5.3 also brings AI imaging and smart tools for great shots every time. Night mode lets you capture the winning picture in low light. Portrait mode combined with enhanced bokeh effects and a depth sensor, helps your subject truly pop out in portraits.

 

Built for speed, refined for play

Bringing a big screen that transports you to a different world, the Nokia 5.3 lets you enjoy your movies and apps on a larger scale. The huge 6.55” screen fits comfortably in your hand, while letting you immerse yourself in your favourite videos or games. Enjoy silky smooth graphics and easily switch between apps with the help of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform – a first for a Nokia smartphone. 

 

Plus, fans will be able to do more and charge less by taking advantage of the Nokia 5.3’s signature two-day battery life. The 4000mAh battery and AI-assisted Adaptive Battery feature, help you stream shows and play games without worrying about charging.

 

Nordic inspired design – powered by Android 

Durability never looked so good. The Nokia 5.3 comes with a sleek glass front with a durable composite back that’s designed to honour its Nordic design heritage and inspired by the land of a thousand lakes, is available in three beautiful finishes – Cyan and Charcoal.

 

The Nokia 5.3 just keeps getting better with two years of Android upgrades and three years of monthly security updates. It will also come ready for Android 11 and beyond. Pure Android delivers a software experience with a streamlined interface and no bloatware. Plus, the Google Assistant button gives you a little help wherever you go. Keep up with your fast-paced life with Google Assistant – ask questions, see your schedule and even dim the lights.

 

Pricing and availability 

The Nokia 5.3 will be available nationwide in Harvey Norman, Powercity and Tesco Mobile and comes in Cyan and Charcoal with the 4GB/64GB RAM/ROM configuration priced at an average retail price of 199 Euros. The device is already listed in Littlewoods and Argos too sim free.

The Nokia 5.3 now available in Ireland. #Nokia

The Nokia 5.3 is the latest device to go on sale here in Ireland following the 5310 and 1.3  in which there has been lost of interest on site but we will be still waiting a while for the top of the crop 8.3 5G. The 5.3 comes in at €179.99 on Argos and €194 with Littlewoods and no surprise there with the extra few quid thrown on there for good measure.

Featuring a number of Nokia smartphone firsts for phenomenal value, the Nokia 5.3 comes with a quad camera, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Mobile Platform and the signature two-day battery life. The AI-powered quad-camera helps capture the perfect shot no matter where you are, even in dim light, thanks to Night Mode. Wide-angle and macro lenses help you capture close-ups, or wide, scenic shots. And with its large 6.55” screen, the Nokia 5.3 helps make the most out of streaming your favourite shows and playing games all day long. The Nokia 5.3 has a durable yet stunning, Nordic-inspired design, comes with Android 10 and gives fans faster access to Google Assistant via the dedicated button.

Nokia announced as key supplier to Ireland’s National Broadband Plan. #NBP #NBI #Nokia #FTTH

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has selected Nokia to deploy a nation-wide FTTH network solution in the Republic of Ireland over the full programme delivery period for the Irish Government’s landmark National Broadband Plan (NBP).

As part of the agreement, Nokia successfully tendered to provide 100% of the active equipment, including an FTTH network based on next-generation PON (Passive Optical Network) technology, an aggregation network, based on its IP routing and optical networking technology and a full performance management solution.

The project is one of the most ambitious government broadband plans in the world, with the goal of providing high-speed connectivity to all of Ireland’s population, including 23% of whom currently live in the more rural Intervention Area (IA) where the NBP will be focused.

It involves more than 44,000 non-farm businesses, over 54,000 farms and 695 schools, ensuring that no one is left behind and laying the foundation for Ireland’s digital future for generations.

The major rollout has key milestone dates and NBI has hired Nokia to supply all active network equipment and integration services. As a result, NBI will be able to rely on the latest technologies, integration and end-to-end service performance to ensure its schedule goals are met.

Peter Hendrick, CEO at National Broadband Ireland, said: “We believe that better broadband networks promote social progress, equality and sustainability. With equal access to local, national and global opportunity, every person, community and organisation in Ireland will be empowered to achieve more. We look forward to working with Nokia because the company has the experience from similar projects globally, as well as the technological capabilities and end-to-end portfolio, for a project like this.”

Cormac Whelan, CEO UK and Ireland at Nokia, said: “It is imperative for today’s digital societies to provide high-speed connectivity everywhere – not just in cities and urban areas – to enable new digital services, digitalization of industries and innovation for economy and society to the benefit of the whole country. This project is key for the further digitalization of Ireland.”

Additional information worth noting…

  • Nokia holds #1 position in next-generation PON (XGS-PON) worldwide (Dell’Oro 1Q2020)
  • Nokia has 26 XGS-PON and 300 GPON deployments worldwide
  • Nokia has 250+ cloud-ready customer deployments with its fiber access platforms, a unique solution with greater choice, flexibility and control to deploy SDN
  • Nokia products included in the projects: Nokia FX OLT, Nokia XGS-PON ONTs, management system and enhanced applications; 7750 Service Router, providing IP edge networking for the cloud era; and 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) to support next-generation DWDM multiservice, multilayer P-OTN transport
  • Nokia will deliver following services: Design, Testing, Integration, I&C, Project Management & CARE

Nokia turns network information into actionable security insights for Exponential-e. #Nokia #Deepfield

Nokia today announced an extension of its partnership with Exponential-e, a UK-based specialized cloud and unified communications service provider. Exponential-e will use the Nokia Deepfield solution to improve user experience and increase visibility into applications and service traffic on its network. The solution will also support Exponential-e to combat next-generation distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

Exponential-e will rely on Nokia Deepfield software for real-time, actionable insights into network performance and quality of experience. Nokia Deepfield provides Exponential-e with full, end-to-end visibility into internet-based content, applications and services that flow into and across its network.

According to IDC’s Worldwide DDoS Prevention Products and Services Forecast, 2020–2023, DDoS attacks remain popular among cybercriminals as a tool for attacking and taking down network infrastructure and services. As future network attacks will utilize new technologies and approaches, businesses must prepare to protect and defend their networks against more sophisticated attacks. Exponential-e has deployed Nokia Deepfield Defender to detect and identify malicious traffic at scale and to minimize false positives.

Nokia Deepfield enables effective DDoS mitigation through API integration with third-party scrubbing centers – centralized data cleansing stations where network traffic is analyzed, and malicious traffic is removed. The Nokia Deepfield solution uses multidimensional, real-time network and service insights to improve performance, enhance security and optimize the customer experience.

Mukesh Bavisi, Managing Director at Exponential-e, said: “Exponential-e is a leading service provider within the UK, recognized for our innovative technology solutions. Nokia Deepfield gives us the necessary network visibility and actionable analytics that will allow us to continue to improve our network and service capabilities while providing our customers with assured quality, enhanced security and a reliable network environment.”

Cormac Whelan, CEO of UK and Ireland at Nokia, said:

“Nokia has been a long-time strategic partner of Exponential-e, dating back to their origin in the early 2000s and throughout the years as they have grown to become a leader in national-scale Ethernet and IP/MPLS-based network service delivery. As Exponential-e now embarks on the next phase of development, we are proud to be working with them to drive improved network performance and security through actionable insights provided by the Nokia Deepfield platform.”

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The Nokia 5310 2020 edition now available in Ireland. #Nokia #5310

Back in March Nokia announced a slew of new phones which are now starting to appear in shops here in Ireland and the revitalised 5310 of yesteryear is now on sale for 39.90 which is a great price for a spare device and another original alongside the 3310 and 8110. The Nokia 5310  2020 edition, ( I still have my own original 5310 and will compare soon)brings with it an MP3 player  and FM radio, combined with powerful, dual front-facing speakers letting you carry your favourite tunes with you on the go. The Nokia 5310 remixes classic design with a slick new feel and battery that’s built to last, keeping you connected day after day. 

The 5310 is now on sale at Harvey Norman..