HMD Global

HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, has teamed up with toy manufacturer Mattel Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT) to introduce a Barbie-themed flip phone. What Happened: The partnership between HMD Global and Mattel has given birth to the HMD Barbie Phone, a compact, pink flip phone...

American singer and rapper Kendrick Lamar’s creative agency, pgLang, has introduced a limited edition of the “dumb” phone, which garnered significant attention and sold out immediately.  What Happened: On Thursday, the Light Phone 2 by pgLang was...

HMD Global, the maker of Nokia-branded phones, launched several new products on Monday, including a “life-proof military-grade” 5G smartphone designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions. What Happened: Finland-based HMD Global holds the license for the Nokia brand of phones and...

HMD Global Oy, an Espoo-Finland-based startup, announced six new Nokia-branded devices ranging from $89 to $415 on Thursday. What Happened: HMD holds the license for the Nokia brand for phones and tablets, which is a registered trademark of the Nokia Corporation (NYSE: NOK).  The Finnish...

Much before the advent of smartphones, handsets made by Nokia Oyj (ADR) (NYSE: NOK) once ruled the roost in the mobile phone equipment market. Although lacking in appeal and aesthetics, the brand Nokia used to be associated with quality, and thus, struck a chord with consumers. Being an industry...