Liberating and a huge pain: my week with a Nokia ‘dumbphone’
Using the reissued 3210 model left our reporter very frustrated – but less mobile-obsessed and in awe of its battery life
October 2023
Nokia to cut up to 14,000 jobs after profits plunge
Finnish telecoms group aims to cut costs as demand for mobile network equipment slumps
August 2023
The basic, better and best mobile phone options for kids
The lowdown on handsets, networks and parental controls, if your child is ready for a first mobile or an upgrade is required
How does it feel to live without a smartphone? ‘Almost spiritual’
For most, giving up a smartphone in 2023 would be an almost inconceivable inconvenience. But those who’ve done it say they found delight with dumber devices
The networker
What Apple did to Nokia, Tesla is now doing to the motor industry
John Naughton
People scoffed at the idea of electric vehicles for the masses. But now a Tesla hatchback has outsold the Toyota Corolla
July 2023
Nokia and Ericsson shares fall as cost of living crisis hits telecoms sales
Finnish company lowers profit expectations, while Swedish firm expects flat or ‘slightly up’ margins
March 2023
Nokia G22 review: a budget Android phone you can repair yourself
Low-cost smartphone has three-day battery life, decent camera and is designed to be taken apart
February 2023
Nokia launches DIY repairable budget Android phone
Nokia G22 has removable back and standard screws allowing battery swap in less than five minutes at home
March 2022
TechScape newsletter
TechScape: When Wikipedia fiction becomes real life fact
In this week’s newsletter: how a madeup backstory for a crisp mascot became accepted fact, and why it proves the internet doesn’t just reflect reality – it can alter it too
March 2021
Nokia to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide to bankroll new 5G drive
Former high-flying Finnish phone firm to use estimated €600m in savings to fund R&D to catch up with rivals
February 2020
Mobile World Congress axed after firms quit over coronavirus fears
Amazon, BT and Nokia among big names to pull out of mobile phone fair in Barcelona
September 2019
Sam's smart buys
Five of the best mobile phones – whatever your budget
You can get great phones at almost any price – here’s a guide to some of the best around
July 2019
Ask Jack
Can I buy a phone that doesn’t use anything from Google or Apple?
Steve does not like firms slurping up his data, so wants a device that respects his privacy
June 2019
The best gadgets under £30
Our pick of gizmos at giveaway prices shows hi-tech needn’t mean high price
