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HMD announced a strategic partnership with\u00a0Norwegian-based Xplora, which offers smartwatches for kids. The collaboration is aimed at creating a new type of phone, an alternative to a smartphone, for children and teenagers. This project is the result of a global survey conducted by the company earlier this year, where the need for an addiction-free productivity-boosting device for the youth arose among parents. The company has yet to announce the moniker of the phone, probable launch timeline or any other details.<\/p>\n

HMD x Xplora Collaboration<\/h2>\n

HMD, the Finnish OEM, announced<\/a>\u00a0in a press release on October 29 that it is working with Xplora to create a new phone aimed at children and teenagers. The companies aim to make “responsible and mindful devices” for users.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Earlier this year HMD launched The Better Phone Project. A global survey of 10,000 parents accompanied the project launch. More than half of the surveyed parents regretted offering a smartphone to their children as early as they did. According to the parents, it negatively impacted family time, sleep cycle, exercise routines and socialising opportunities among the children.\u00a0<\/p>\n

HMD says that it is in the process of creating “a suite of new solutions which serve as viable alternatives to smartphones.” This includes a smartphone alternative for children and teenagers.\u00a0Notably, HMD previously introduced the Detox Mode in its HMD Skyline<\/a> and HMD Fusion<\/a> handsets, which help users control their screen time.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The moniker, features or launch details of the HMD and Xplora collaboration phone have not yet been announced. Speculations suggest<\/a> that the first handset could be showcased at the 2025 Mobile World Congress in March next year.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, previous leaks<\/a> suggested that HMD is gearing up to launch an HMD Sage smartphone next. It recently surfaced online with a design very similar to that of the\u00a0HMD Skyline<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0HMD Crest<\/a>\u00a0handsets. It is expected to run on\u00a0a Unisoc T760 5G, carry 50-megapixel rear and selfie cameras as well as\u00a0support 33W wired fast charging.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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