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Nokia 7.1 arrives in South Africa for R5999

HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 is now available in South Africa. It’s the first Nokia device to hit our shores to sport a notch —…

Nokia 7.1 debuts with Snapdragon 636, new dual camera setup

HMD Global has launched its latest flagship smartphone in the form of the Nokia 7.1. “The Nokia 7.1 is the first smartphone to come…

Nokia 5.1 arrives in South Africa for R3599

The Nokia 5.1 is the latest HMD Global smartphone to hit South Africa. The mid-range device is powered by a Mediatek Helio P18 chipset,…

Nokia 2.1 arrives in South Africa for R1699

The Nokia 2.1 is now available in South Africa. Announced globally in May, the 2.1 is HMD Global’s next Android Go phone to hit…

7 things to love about the Nokia 7 Plus [Sponsored]

The Nokia 7 Plus is the latest flagship Android smartphone from HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones. But what should you know about…

Nokia 3.1 Android One phone launches in South Africa

Nokia’s latest challenger to the budget smartphone market has arrived in South Africa. The Nokia 3.1 is the company’s new Android One smartphone, priced…

HMD Global relaunches Nokia’s ‘Snake’ for Facebook

Remember the game Snake that came built-in on all Nokias once upon a time? It was exciting, addictive and challenging. Now HMD Global, the…

New new Nokia 3310: now with 3G and heftier price tag

The new Nokia 3310 made headlines around the world earlier this year, after HMD Global revived the handset for a new generation. It was…

Nokia 8: first impressions of Nokia-branded Android flagship

The Nokia 8 was just launched last month, but it’s quickly found its way to South African shores already. Launching last week, the device…

Nokia 8: when does Vodacom exclusivity end?

The Nokia 8 makes its way to several South African retailers this week, packing some great features and an attractive price point. However, as…

Nokia phone receives update before Google’s own Pixels

Back when HMD announced its initial range of Nokia-branded smartphones earlier this year, it touted pure Android and fast updates as two main selling…

Exclusive: Nokia 8 gets SA price, cheapest flagship in market?

HMD’s Nokia-branded smartphones seem to have received a very welcome reception globally and in South Africa, with its budget devices attracting plenty of attention. But…

Nokia 8: 8 things you should know about HMD’s new flagship

True to the leaks, HMD revealed the Nokia 8 last night, being the first flagship from the new custodians of the Nokia mobile brand….

How well are HMD’s Nokia smartphones selling in South Africa?

News that Nokia smartphones would be brought back by Finnish company HMD Global was greeted cautiously. After all, there’s more to Nokia than just…

Exclusive: Nokia 8 set for South Africa in September [Update: Vodacom confirms]

Update, 2:57pm, 16 August 2017: Cellucity isn’t the only retailer to confirm that the Nokia 8 will be coming to South Africa in September,…

Nokia 8 set for reveal this week: what to expect?

HMD’s Nokia smartphones seem to be enjoying brisk sales thus far, but the flagship Nokia 8 is also set to be revealed this week….

After dual cameras and tiny bezels, is stock Android the next big trend?

Stock Android is often seen as the holy grail by mobile enthusiasts, and it’s easy to see why. Pure Android carries a consistent, lightweight…

Nokia 8: is this the camera app?

The Nokia 8 hasn’t seen the light of day yet, but we’ve already seen a steady stream of leaks over the past two months…

New BlackBerry vs new Nokia: who will actually win? [Column]

The story of 2017 has really been one of phoenixes (phoenixii, phoenii?) rising from the ashes, as both the Nokia and BlackBerry brands are…

HMD sends out invites: Nokia 8 flagship set for 16 August?

HMD Global has received plenty of praise for its Nokia-branded smartphones thus far, but it’s still got a long way to go to recapturing…

Nokia 8 image leaked: Zeiss branding, dual cameras

The Nokia 8 has been the subject of many a rumour in the past two months, following HMD Global’s successful launch of the budget-minded…

The Gearburn Podcast #16: Who will be the next Huawei?

Huawei has been doing some amazing numbers both locally and internationally, claiming to be the second most popular smartphone company in Africa (and with the amount…

Confirmed: HMD’s Nokia smartphones to have Carl Zeiss optics [Update]

One of the trademarks of old Nokia smartphones was the addition of Carl Zeiss optics for their cameras. From the Nokia N8 to the…

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