With a New Smartphone, Nokia-Maker Takes on Apple and Samsung

  • Nokia 8 marks first move into higher end of market for HMD
  • Company rethinks the selfie with split-screen photo and video
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Finnish company HMD Global Oy unveiled its latest Nokia-branded smartphone in a first bid to win over Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc. customers.

The Nokia 8 will be available in September and will retail for a global average price of 599 euros ($703), HMD said Wednesday.