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coming ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shane Richmond is a technology expert with 15 years’ experience in journalism and digital media. Shane’s writing has been published by The Telegraph, The Independent, Stuff and T3, and he’s appeared on Sky’s Jeff Randall Live, BBC Newsnight, Radio Five Live and the World Service. Shane is also a consultant for a range of technology giants including HP, Canon, Samsung, Intel and BT. Hold the phone! It’s not just the 3310... check out these other retro gadgets: 1 Sony Mega Drive Enjoy a blast of nostalgia with a tiny version of a classic games console, complete with dozens of games 2 Polaroid Snap Getting an instant print of your snaps is still satisfying, as Polaroid’s relaunched cameras prove 3 ION Air LP Love vinyl? Turntables like this will play your records direct to Bluetooth speakers VITTORIO SAYs... It’s nice to take a walk down memory lane! The new 3310 has been so popular, but there are rumours the 2G network is going to be switched off in 2020... 4 Smeg Fridge For that retro feel in the kitchen, Smeg fridges offer exactly the right look JUNE 2017 | CONNECTED 7