Remember when phones were just... phones? Well, HMD Global is about to flip that notion on its head (quite literally, in one case). The European mobile maker just dropped some major news that's got everyone from football fanatics to Barbie enthusiasts buzzing.
First up, HMD is teaming up with none other than FC Barcelona! Yep, you read that right. The company just scored a sweet three-year deal as Bar̤a's Official Mobile Phone Partner. And we're not just talking about football here Рthis partnership covers everything from basketball to handball and even roller hockey. Talk about spreading your wings!
Lars Silberbauer, HMD's Global CMO and self-proclaimed Barça fan since the Michael Laudrup era, couldn't contain his excitement. "When it comes to creativity and innovation in sport, you simply cannot look past FC Barcelona," he gushed. The partnership will see HMD's presence splashed across the Olympic Stadium and eventually the Spotify Camp Nou, reaching a whopping 468 million fans worldwide.
But wait, there's more! HMD is launching not one, but two totally different phones that'll make you do a double-take. First up is the HMD Skyline, their first venture into 5G territory, hitting Malaysian stores on October 25th with a price tag of RM1,999. This bad boy is packing some serious camera juice – we're talking a 50MP front camera that responds to peace signs (yes, really!) and a 108MP triple rear camera that'll make your Instagram feed pop.
And now for something completely different – meet the HMD Barbie™ Phone! This isn't your average smartphone; it's a pink flip phone that's basically a time machine back to the Y2K era. Priced at RM599, it comes with interchangeable covers featuring the iconic 1992 Totally Hair Barbie™ design, and get this – there's even a mirror on the front for quick touch-ups! Complete with a beaded phone strap sporting mini Barbie-themed charms, it's practically screaming "take a vacation from your smartphone."
As if that wasn't enough, HMD is also teasing us with their upcoming Fusion series. While they're keeping most details under wraps, they're promising some wild customization options and something called "Smart Outfits" – think ring lights for selfies and gaming add-ons.
Both the Skyline and Barbie™ Phone will be available through Zitron Fulfilment and authorized dealers starting October 25th. And for those wondering – yes, HMD will keep selling Nokia phones alongside these new offerings.
The future of phones is looking... interesting, to say the least. Between football partnerships and pink flip phones, HMD is definitely not playing it safe. And honestly? We're here for it.
For more details on these launches or to find your nearest dealer, you can check out HMD Official Website directly. Just try not to get too distracted by those Barbie phone charms!
- PakChaq Riq
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