Nokia offers a range of feature phones globally. Earlier this year, HMD Global, the maker of Nokia announced the Nokia 106 4G and Nokia 110 4G in India. Both are affordable offerings under Rs 2,500 segment. Now, the company has announced the availability of eight cloud apps on the Nokia 106 4G and 110 4G. This will provide feature phone users with an immersive application experience. Read on to know all the details. 

Nokia introduces cloud applications for Nokia 106 4G and 110 4G

Nokia has announced YouTube Shorts on the Nokia 106 4G and Nokia 110 4G. This will let users to watch short videos on the popular platform smoothly without any annoying lags and freezes. The content can be watched by signing into their Google account. There are additional cloud applications including BBC Hindi, Sokoban, and games like 2048 and Tetris. The company says that users can access news, weather updates, cricket scores, and more. These can be quickly accessed by pressing the cloud icon from the menu. 

Both the Nokia 106 4G and Nokia 110 4G now support UPI scan and pay feature for hassle-free transactions. The company will roll out over-the-air software updates for the existing Nokia 110 4G users in the next two weeks. 

The Nokia 106 4G and Nokia 110 4G offer a 1.8-inch display and are backed by a 1,450mAh battery unit. The phones are IP52-certified water-resistant and run on the S30+ operating system. HMD Global says that the addition of YouTube Shorts on feature phones further demonstrates the company’s steadfast commitment to providing an unmatched mobile experience

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Although feature phones are not commonly seen nowadays, there is still a market for them, and HMD continues to tap into it. The brand has recently launched two new feature phones, the Nokia 105 (2023) and Nokia 106 4G, for the Indian market. These humble phones offer support for India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system, allowing users to make instant payments using 123PAY, even without internet access. Here are the details.

Nokia 105 (2023) & Nokia Specifications

The Nokia 105 (2023) features a 1.8-inch TFT LCD with a resolution of 120 x 160 pixels, while the Nokia 106 4G comes with a 1.8-inch IPS LCD panel. The Nokia 105 is equipped with a 1,000mAh battery, which is claimed to offer 12 hours of talk time and 22 days of standby time. On the other hand, the Nokia 106 4G has a larger 1,450mAh battery that can last for a couple of weeks in standby mode. Both devices can be charged using a Micro USB port. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The two phones boot on the Series 30+ (S30+) operating system, which is specifically designed for Nokia feature phones. The Nokia 105 is limited to 2G connectivity, while the Nokia 106 4G supports LTE. Both devices are certified with IP52 water resistance. They also support wireless FM radio, eliminating the need for plugging in a headset. Additionally, the Nokia 106 4G allows you to play MP3 files by inserting your own microSD card.

The Nokia 105 (2023) is available in Charcoal, Cyan, and Red Terracotta color options and is priced at Rs. 1,299 ($16). On the other hand, the Nokia 106 4G comes in Charcoal and Blue colors with a price tag of Rs. 2,199 ($27). Both phones are now available for open sales starting today.

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Nokia has unveiled the Nokia 106 (2023) rugged feature phone together with new versions of the Nokia 105 and Nokia 110. The Nokia 106 has similar capabilities as the new Nokia 105 4G (2023) that was announced recently but with some upgraded features. The Nokia 106 features a music player and the Snake game which are missing on the 105 4G (2023). Nokia has previously held sway in the feature phones segment, with a long list of durable offerings.

Feature phones ruled the market in the earliest days of mobile phones and Nokia was a big player at that time. With the advent of smartphones, feature phones have been relegated to the background. They are however still meeting the demands of a huge demographic of the global market. Their ruggedness and affordability, coupled with their extended battery lives, have continued to draw fans to these phones. A feature phone is also a useful backup device when hiking or camping.

Features in the Nokia 105 include wireless FM radio, a flashlight, and the traditional call menu. The Nokia 106 has an MP3 player, a Snake game, and a flashlight. It offers up to 22 days of standby and 12 hours of calls. Users will need to have an SD card installed on the Nokia 106 in order to listen to music. The Nokia 106 comes in three colors namely red, cyan, and black.

The three new Nokia feature phones have 2G network capability, although the Nokia 110 has a 4G variant which was previously released. Apart from the network capability differences, the new 2G-enabled Nokia 110 has similar features to its predecessor.

Nokia is yet to provide full pricing information for the three new feature phones. It is however expected that they will be quite affordable. Nokia also plans to release 4G versions of the Nokia 105 and 106. The Nokia 110 4G Pro could also be close to its unveiling.

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