SIGH. Nokia, oh Nokia. It was probably the first mobile phone for many and we couldn’t imagine a world without it.
Fast forward a few years, what was once a driving force and mobile conglomerate is now a subsidiary of Microsoft.
But not all is dead and buried, especially when it comes to memories. Walk down memory lane with us as we bring you the top six iconic Nokia moments that’ll remain in mobile history forever.
SNAKE! SNAKE ON A PHONE!
Before there was Candy Crush and Cut the Rope, there was Snake. Back in the days where apps never existed, Snake was our only source of entertainment on a mobile device – meaning Nokia’s reptilian adventures kept all of us discussing tactics, strategy and comparing top scores. We never thought a black and yellow game would slither straight into our hearts. But hey, at least you can still play it on a Windows Phone.
NOKIA 8110 MATRIX: OPERATOR, GET ME OUT OF HERE!
If you're wondering how it got its name, a slightly modified version was featured in The Matrix (some called it the banana phone as a result of its shape too). The nearly indestructible mobile was also the first to boast the Navi roller, as well as the WAP and Slider features. We hope you Matrix fans have kept the device as memorabilia, even though it only bears a slight resemblance to the actual phone used by Neo and Morpheus.
LOOK MA, NO ANTENNA ON THE NOKIA 3210
The day people started purchasing the Nokia 3210, they noticed a significant decrease in the number of bruises on their bodies. The 3210 was one of the first mobile phones to feature an internal antenna, very different from its predecessors that had a large, awkward and unsightly feeler that jabbed anyone and everyone through their pockets. We can’t say for sure if it did any justice to the reception though.
GOODBYE SOCIAL LIFE - GETTING WORK DONE WITH THE NOKIA 9000 COMMUNICATOR
We can argue that the Nokia 9000 Communicator was the tool that gave people a glimpse into the mobile future – the evolution of a humble phone into a smartphone. The Communicator was the world's first all-in-one mobile communications tool, which combined a mobile phone, messaging device, access terminal and personal organiser, all within a clamshell that also had a full QWERTY keyboard and large screen area.
NOKIA N95 - THE ONE THAT STARTED THE SMARTPHONE WARS
Who says Apple invented the first smartphone? The N95 was reportedly the gadget that Apple looked to beat with its iPhone. For us, this Symbian handset was the jack of all trades – you could take photos, access the navigator and GPS, play games, movies, and music, as well as use its telephone and messaging functionality (duh!).
NOKIA RINGTONE - DU DU DU DU, DU DU DU DU DU
The Nokia ringtone is 20 years old. We’re sure you remember the tune of it. By mobile standards, it’s ancient and exists on every single Nokia device, including the latest Nokia Asha and Lumia phones. And yes, its melody remains unchanged and brings all sorts of warm fuzzy feelings when we hear it. Go on, shed a tear of nostalgia.
Still have your vintage Nokia mobiles as keepsake? Good, if you decide to sell it one day, it could be worth a fortune.
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