Nokia 2360 Flip Launched: Dual Screens, SOS Button and Remote “Family Assist” Controls for Seniors and Kids

HMD Global has added a new member to its Nokia flip-phone line-up. The Nokia 2360 Flip is a basic feature phone built around safety and simplicity, and its headline addition is a tool that lets family members look after the phone from a distance.

Family Assist and SOS

The phone’s Family Assist feature allows a relative to add contacts, change the volume, set reminders and manage other settings remotely, which makes it aimed squarely at older users and children who may struggle with menus. A dedicated SOS button on the back sends an alert to a pre-set emergency contact with a single press.

Design and display

The handset keeps the familiar clamshell design. Inside is a 2.8-inch QVGA (320×240) screen, and the lid carries a smaller 1.77-inch display for checking the time and incoming calls without opening the phone. It will come in Charcoal, Teal and Burgundy Red.

Specifications

• Software: Nokia Series 30+
• Memory: 4MB RAM and 4MB storage, expandable up to 32GB with a microSD card
• Battery: removable 1,450mAh
• Connectivity: 2G only, with no 4G support
• Ports and extras: USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio and a single rear camera

Price and India availability

HMD has not yet announced the phone’s price, and there is no confirmation on whether or when it will reach India. The lack of 4G is the biggest catch for Indian buyers, as operators have been shrinking their 2G networks.

“Nokia 2360 flip phone” drew more than 20,000 searches in India on Google Trends over the past day.

Featured image: An earlier Nokia flip phone model, shown for representation. Photo: Saad Shah Khagga, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 (source).

Sources

• Nokia 2360 Flip Phone Launches With Dual Display, SOS Button – TelecomTalk
• Google Trends – Trending now, India