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HMD Global discontinues all "Nokia" smartphones
Oppo Find N5 to be the world's thinnest foldable phone
Joel Joseph
January 12, 2025
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Good morning, tech folks! ☀️ Hope you all had a good weekend.
Today's news brings us some bittersweet endings and exciting beginnings.
We've got Nokia making its final bow in the smartphone world (pour one out for the brand that started it all!), while Oppo's pushing foldables to new slim extremes.
Plus, we're getting a sneak peek at 2025's foldable lineup, Redmi's battery ambitions, and the most jaw-dropping TVs from CES.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Nokia's final farewell to smartphones
Oppo's ultra-thin foldable teaser
2025's complete foldable phone lineup
Redmi K80 Ultra's massive battery plans
CES 2025's most impressive TVs
Quick reads about phone comparisons, iPhone's China troubles, and Qualcomm's latest chip
Read on for all the details!
In a significant development that marks the end of an iconic chapter in mobile history, HMD Global has officially discontinued all Nokia-branded smartphones.
The once-revered brand, synonymous with durability and innovation, has now exited the smartphone space entirely under HMD’s stewardship. Even the Nokia XR21, lauded for its rugged build and reliability, has been quietly retired.
Read on to find out.
 Yesterday, the Oppo Find product manager revealed that Oppo will be soon releasing the first teaser of the upcoming Oppo Find N5 foldable phone. Today, the brand rolled out the following poster to tease the N5’s design. Additionally, it has confirmed that the foldable phone will break cover in February in China. According to Oppo Chief Product Officer and OnePlus founder Pete Lau, the Oppo Find N5 will be the world’s thinnest foldable phone. |  Reports in 2024 suggested major brands might pause foldable phone development due to declining sales. While it’s too early to confirm how this will unfold, one thing is clear: foldable phones are not going extinct just yet. A reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station (DCS), has shared a list of foldable and clamshell flip-style devices we can expect to see in 2025. |
 This year, Redmi plans to expand its K80 series with the upcoming launch of the Redmi K80 Ultra. Reports suggest that it could be the first Redmi flagship to launch in the second half of this year. A recent leak revealed that the Ultra model will arrive with a significantly improved battery. Now, a new leak, courtesy of a tipster, has revealed key details about the K80 Ultra. |  At CES 2025, a variety of groundbreaking televisions were showcased, each bringing unique innovations to the market. We take a look at some of the standout models at the big tech event this year, which includes flagship models from brands like TCL, Hisense, Samsung, and LG. |
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