Modular smartphones have been an idea in the tech industry for over a decade. Early concepts, such as Google’s Project Ara, aimed to create fully customizable phones with swappable components like cameras, processors, and batteries. While these projects never reached mainstream success, brands like Fairphone and Motorola experimented with modular designs, focusing on sustainability and repairability but these were significantly more expensive. 

However, HMD Global introduced the HMD Skyline, a smartphone with user-repairable parts, launched in Malaysia in July 2024 at RM2399. Unlike fully modular devices, it does not allow hardware upgrades, but it offers self-repair options to extend its lifespan. Could this be the modular phone we've been waiting for?

HMD Global, which previously held the exclusive license to produce Nokia-branded smartphones, has now removed the list of Nokia phones from its website in Europe. This move marks the beginning of a new phase, where HMD shifts focus to their own brand, Human Mobile Devices (HMD). This shift raises questions about the future of Nokia phones and its impact on loyal fans of the brand.

Earlier today, we talked about how HMD is entering the Malaysian market with upcoming new original phones. At the same time, we also noted a new HMD Barbie Phone on HMD Malaysia's website. Although there's no price tag and availability yet, here's what we know about it.

Today, Nokia's partner, HMD has entered the Malaysian market with not one, not two, but more than three new phones. Introducing the HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Pulse+, and HMD Pulse, not only are these budget-friendly devices but they are designed to be easily repairable by consumers themselves. There's also the new HMD Skyline phone but we will get to that later.

HMD is the biggest advocate of the nostalgia route. It re-released a modern version of the Nokia 3210 this year and wants to launch Lumia-styled smartphones soon. Reports of one such model surfaced last month, but HMD seems to have more of those up its sleeves.

HMD confirmed the existence of a Barbie-themed phone at the MWC event last February. Now, HMD has revealed the official launch date for the phone. So, what should you know about it?

Remember the days when Nokia was king? If so, you're probably part of the older generation that wonders where Nokia would be if it made the right decisions. But for old Lumia fans, HMD might have something for you on the horizon - a new Lumia-like device.

Last week had been filled with many smartphone launches at the MWC 2022. However, one smartphone brand tried to keep a low profile by launching a few devices far from being flagships, and the brand we're talking about is Nokia. 

With tablets becoming a thing again, many brands have been starting to make new ones. Nokia is one of them, announcing the Nokia T20 back in October. Well, this entry-level tablet will be making its way to Malaysia soon.

With how saturated the smartphone market, it's hard to stand out these days. HMD Global has tried hard to popularise its Nokia smartphones, though success has been elusive so far. However, the company could be working on a new flagship that's coming this year.