Xplora Technologies announces the launch of HMD Fusion X1, the first smartphone for teens in collaboration with HMD
Oslo, 2 March 2025 – Xplora Technologies AS ("XPLORA") together with HMD launch their first smartphone for teens: HMD Fusion X1.
In October 2024 Xplora announced a strategic partnership with HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, to drive its expansion into the youth phone market. This partnership marks a significant milestone in Xplora’s journey toward reaching one million subscriptions.
Now, the first HMD-Xplora product is ready to address the urgent challenges of teenagers’ digital habits, the need for parental control, online safety, and more responsible smartphone use.
“At Xplora, our goal has always been to provide children with a secure entry point into the digital world,” says Sten Kirkbak, CEO and Founder of Xplora Technologies. “Partnering with HMD allows us to expand this mission by delivering a smartphone solution that truly prioritizes safety for teens. With increasing concerns over social media exposure and online risks, parents deserve better tools to protect their teens. The HMD Fusion X1 is a major step forward in achieving that.”
For further information please contact:
Sten Kirkbak, CEO, +47 92203710, sten.kirkbak@xplora.com
Knut Stålen, CFO, +47 92043458, knut.stalen@xplora.com
Pål Heldaas, Communication Advisor, +47 97079763, paal.heldaas@xplora.com
About Xplora
Xplora is a Norwegian platform and services company and an industry leader in the market for children's smartwatches. Xplora was founded to give children a safe onboarding to the digital life and a better balance between screen time and physical activity. Xplora's vision is to enable children around the world to experience how their everyday activities can create value and make a positive change in the world. The company is headquartered in Norway with operations in leading European markets. Xplora is listed on Euronext Growth under the ticker symbol XPLRA.
About Human Mobile Devices
HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is a Finnish company founded in 2016. It develops and markets a wide range of smartphones and feature phones, focused on reliability, durability, and security. HMD Global’s portfolio combines the heritage of Nokia with modern design and cutting-edge Android technology. Known for offering pure Android experiences with regular updates, HMD Global has built a reputation for creating high-quality, trusted devices used around the world. In 2023 HMD Globally distributed more than 40 million devices.
