The 25th anniversary of the Nokia 3210 brought a new edition including Snake
The Nokia 3210 is 25 years old this year, and the company is celebrating by releasing a revamped edition of the greatly loved cell phone for a burst of nostalgia in the electronics market.
Yes, the device even includes the classic Snake game
The newly revamped 3210 cell phone supports 4G calls, has a 2-megapixel camera, and features the once immensely popular Snake game. For those feeling the deep nostalgia over the device, it comes with a price tag of $94.
The gadget is among the earliest handhelds and was widely owned as a first cell phone for many people in 1999 and into the early 2000s. At that time, people would hold onto the same device for years, so it was not only commonly a first experience in mobile, but it was also often a lasting one.
Nokia device maker Human Mobile Devices (HMD) announced the relaunch of the “cultural icon” not only to celebrate its anniversary and to appeal to nostalgic feelings among those who once owned it, but also to meet a demand for simpler devices.
The cell phone is expected to have broad appeal for people seeking a digital detox
At the same time that people need to stay connected – it’s simply inescapable for most of us nowadays – it’s also becoming increasingly appealing to be able to step away from excessive screentime. Social media, news apps, games, and many other features and applications are keeping people glued to their screens, often to the detriment of both physical and mental wellness.
The rise of the “dumbphone” has occurred in response to the trend of keeping up the ability to call, text, take pictures, and complete other basic functions, but to escape additional experiences that keep us checking for updates, responses, and that fresh dopamine hit from tracking like clicks on our social media posts.
“The Nokia 3210, a cultural icon, is back at the pinnacle of the global dumbphone boom as consumers look to balance their screen time usage with a digital detox,” said HMD chief marketing officer Lars Silberbauer at the announcement of the cell phone launch.