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Vodafone Launches HMD Fuse: AI Phone for Kids

8/22/2025

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  • The HMD Fuse, launched on August 20, 2025, blocks explicit content using HarmBlock+ AI from SafeToNet.
  • It provides real-time monitoring to prevent children from accessing inappropriate material on all platforms.
  • Robust parental controls enable management of app access, screen time, and location tracking.
  • Marketed as a "stepping stone" phone, it offers basic functions that unlock as children mature.
  • Vodafone UK exclusively launches the device for £33 monthly with a £30 upfront cost, with plans for availability in Australia.