The latest smartphone from Nokia, the G42, offers innovative reparability features and 5G connectivity.
Presenting HMD Global
HMD Global, the manufacturer behind Nokia-branded smartphones, has unveiled a new device that empowers users to repair it themselves in case of damage to its parts.
This purple smartphone can be repaired using components provided by iFixit, a renowned repair advocacy organization. It is priced at £199 ($252) for the 128GB model with ample internal storage.
The smartphone is now available in the United Kingdom, starting from Wednesday. HMD Global has not disclosed details about its availability in the United States.
This launch is another step forward for HMD Global in its commitment to reparability, as it aims to entice consumers to choose new smartphones.
The G42 5G is an upgraded version of the company’s G22 phone, which was presented at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona earlier this year, and it provides a more premium user experience.
Highlighted features of the G42 5G include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 6.56-inch screen, and an impressive three-day battery life. Users will receive three years of monthly security updates and two years of operating system upgrades.
Customers will need to purchase the replacement parts they require for repairs. The charging port is priced at £24.95, the battery at £29.95, and the rear cover at £29.95.
‘Right to Repair’
In the European Parliament, lawmakers are advocating for legislation that would grant users the “right to repair,” allowing them easier access to repair their gadgets. This movement is driven by consumer rights campaigners.
The European Commission’s Green New Deal aims to transform the European Union into a circular economy by 2050, where almost all physical goods can be repurposed, repaired, reused, or recycled to minimize waste.
Repairing phones has become more challenging due to the tight seal of components, such as the battery, using adhesive.
Apple, which was previously hesitant to modify its repair policies, made a significant decision in November 2021 by introducing a self-service repair program that allows customers to purchase parts for their own device repairs.
In December, the program was expanded by Apple to include eight European countries: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.
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