![]() But nostalgia may not be the only reason this throwback phone has attracted attention. The Nokia 3310 is several steps back from that, going back to the future, when life was simpler and so were phones. According to Jobs, a keyboard or keypad should not be taking up half the device since it is rarely needed. When Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007, he envisioned the device as a replacement for the PC, designing it to be used like a computer. While your smartphone battery may have to be recharged daily after running countless apps, Nokia says the battery charge on the 3310 should be good for an entire month. Nokia's short video clip (below) demonstrating the phone has gone viral, with nearly 1.8 million views on YouTube at last count. "The custom designed user interface brings a fresh look to a classic, whilst the 2.4” polarized and curved screen window makes for better readability in sunlight," the company said. It has a larger screen than the original, but it only takes up about half the phone. On its website, Nokia calls the 3310 "a modern classic reimagined." At first glance, the lines of the phone are familiar, with a smooth, iconic silhouette. It's a remake of the classic "candy bar" phone that Nokia launched around 2000, when the iPhone was just a glimmer in Steve Jobs' eye. CNET, which is covering the Mobile World Congress, says the Nokia 3310 is causing quite a stir in the tech world. Nokia has introduced a new phone that's old. ![]() Photo via YouTubeWhat's the latest mobile device that's got everyone's attention? It doesn't have a lightning fast microprocessor or HD screen.īut it makes phone calls and sends text messages, along with a handful of other things a smartphone might do. ![]()
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