"HMD wants to expand digital access to under-connected users worldwide through a set of features and services, including a digital wallet, an AI assistant and video calling. These services are set to launch throughout 2026, with key markets like India being the starting point."
"HMD's digital wallet will deliver secure remittances for receiving, storing and cashing out funds through local payment systems. The service is set to debut in India in the first half of this year and will get a wider rollout later on. HMD is boasting device-level security with PIN protection."
"HMD has partnered with India's Sarvam AI to develop a dedicated AI assistant that will allow users to perform certain tasks via their voice. These include basic tasks such as making calls, setting alarms, and turning on the phone's torch, but HMD will also provide an AI chat experience for simple queries."
"HMD is also bringing a pilot project for an AI companion for elderly users. The service, which is co-developed with InTouch, will provide companionship tailored for elderly users and is expected to begin trial testing in Europe first, followed by a global rollout."
HMD announced plans to enhance its feature phone lineup with contemporary digital services targeting under-connected users worldwide. A secure digital wallet developed with Kivi3 and Polygon Labs will enable remittances and fund management through local payment systems, launching in India first. An AI assistant created with Sarvam AI provides voice-controlled functions like calls and alarms, plus chat capabilities for queries. HMD is piloting an AI companion for elderly users developed with InTouch, beginning European trials before global expansion. The Xpress Chat app introduces video calling, voice messaging, group chats, and photo sharing to feature phones, modernizing communication capabilities.
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