Unexpectedly: HMD Global is working on a Nokia push-button phone with Android operating system

HMD Global is a leader in the feature phone market. At IFA 2019, the manufacturer showed Nokia 110, Nokia 2720 Flip

and Nokia 800 Tough with KaiOS on board, and is now working on another “dialer”, but with Android.

What is known

Journalists from XDA-Developers obtained a videowith a demonstration of a prototype device. The new product runs on the Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The interface is similar to that of smartphones and it is optimized for a small screen. The firmware has a desktop, a menu with programs, a section with OS updates, as well as pre-installed Google branded applications. For example, the Google Assistant voice assistant, Google Maps, Google Chrome browser and even YouTube.

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Unfortunately, there are no characteristics and information when such a device enters the market. Perhaps the phone will remain a prototype.