HMD unveils device for teens and new Nokia update for football fans

A device aimed at keeping teens safe and two more for football fans—these are the latest offerings from phone maker HMD. The Finnish manufacturer, famous for making Nokia phones, revealed the details on the opening day of the MWC tech show in Barcelona. HMD unveiled its first smartphone specifically designed to protect teens. Parents can control the Fusion X1 with a monthly Xplora subscription. They can manage internet and social media access, and even activate "school mode." The Xplora service also tracks location every 20 seconds. It includes safe zones, emergency SOS calling, low battery alerts, and remote device access. "It can’t be deleted out of the device. It doesn’t matter what the kid does, it’s still there. And then it gives parents much deeper layers of control," explains James Robinson, vice president of family business at HMD. Two more products from the Finnish company are phones for football fans, or more accurately, fans of one club—Barcelona. The company is best known for making Nokia phones. And now, it's bringing back a classic—the Nokia 3210. But this time, it’s in Barcelona Football Club colors. This update includes hidden messages from players, custom wallpapers, and, of course, the mobile game Snake. But now, the game is played on a football pitch. The device HMD Barça Fusion is a collector’s edition smartphone with signatures from 11 star players. HMD also promises hidden surprises for fans. And you can even wake up to the voice of your favorite player. "It’s loaded with special content from all the first team players. It also has a detox mode. So you can focus on playing football and not being on a smartphone," explains Lars Silberbauer, CMO of HMD. MWC 2025 opened on March 3 and ran until March 6. The tech show began as a showcase for the mobile phone industry but has expanded to cover a range of technology, from established global giants to innovative start-ups. This article was provided by The Associated Press.