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Fun Fridays: The Indestructible Icon: Remembering the Nokia 3310

In the early 2000s, before the rise of smartphones, one mobile phone reigned supreme — the Nokia 3310. Launched in 2000, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, celebrated for its durability, long battery life, and no-nonsense design. It was the kind of phone that could survive being dropped, stepped on, or even launched across a room — and still function like new. For millions of users, it was their first mobile phone, and it left a lasting impression that modern smartphones haven’t quite replicated.


The 3310 wasn’t flashy, but it was highly reliable. With its simple monochrome screen, tactile keypad, and a battery that could last up to a week on a single charge, it offered everything users needed at the time: calling, texting, and a few fun extras. Among its most memorable features was the game Snake II, which became a global pastime and helped define early mobile gaming. Its customizable covers also gave users a chance to personalize their phones long before apps and wallpapers became the norm.


Today, the Nokia 3310 is remembered fondly and even revived in a 2017 modern version with updated features and color screens. But for tech enthusiasts and nostalgic users alike, the original 3310 stands as a symbol of simpler times — when phones were tough, batteries didn’t need daily charging, and the biggest concern was beating your high score in Snake.


Trivia About the Nokia 3310:

  1. Over 126 million units of the Nokia 3310 were sold worldwide, making it one of the best-selling phones of all time.

  2. The phone was so durable that it inspired countless internet memes about its "indestructibility."

  3. Its battery could last up to 260 hours on standby — over 10 days.

  4. The 3310 included four pre-installed games: Snake II, Pairs II, Space Impact, and Bantumi.

  5. Nokia released a 3G-capable remake of the 3310 in 2017, targeting nostalgia-driven consumers with a modern twist.





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