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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29
HMD Leak Shows Feature Phone With T9 Keypad Turning Into Touchpad, Priced Unknown
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29

HMD Leak Shows Feature Phone With T9 Keypad Turning Into Touchpad, Priced Unknown

1 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jun 29

Summary

  • @smashx_60 posted first images of an unreleased HMD feature phone whose T9 keypad can convert into a touchpad for navigation.
  • The touchpad design could make scrolling long texts and web pages easier by avoiding finger blockage on the phone’s relatively small touchscreen; the leaker said HMD may use either a flip-out or removable cover.
  • Images also show a large near-square display, a single rear camera with LED flash, side power and volume buttons, and pogo pins that suggest charging via a dock or wireless charging station.
  • HMD has long sold classic secondary phones such as the $48 Nokia 110 4G, but this model’s name, launch timing and price have not been disclosed.

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