Nokia 3310 review: blast from the past, sore thumbs and all

The hype for Snake, T9 texts and sleek design has turned the 3310's relaunch into an event. But 2G connectivity and a rubbish camera bring you back to earth

The darling of Mobile World Congress and retro tech fans is finally here, but does the new Nokia 3310 live up the hype? Is it everything your rose-tinted view of the year 2000 is crying out for?

Not many things can genuinely be described as "iconic", let alone pieces of technology that are here today and gone tomorrow. The original Nokia 3310, loved the world over for Snake, its apparent indestructibility and simplicity, is probably about as close as gadgets get.