#modular smartphone

Like its predecessors, the device emphasizes modularity and user-friendliness: nearly every component; battery, USB-C port, cameras can be removed or replaced using just a T5 Torx screwdriver and seven screws . According to Paul Eremenko, Project Ara head, consumers can expect the Spiral 2 to “match or exceed the functionality of a state-of-the-art smartphone today” thanks to 20-30 third-party modules that are available to developers which include a new 4G/LTE module, as well as an undisclosed “high-end camera” piece. But instead of setting another deadline, the Project Ara team was mum on the detail of when the modular handset will be available in the market. Many have been waiting for the arrival of this module-based smartphone for the simple reason that you can just buy the specific parts you need to build your very own handset. For those unfamiliar, Project Ara is an upcoming smartphone that functions like a computer. Although what you get in return is high-class sound system and improved speech functionality on your smartphone. A Dutch designer has come up with an interesting concept for a smartphone called Phonebloks that lets users replace and upgrade parts similar to what you do with a Lego block. Phoneblok also allows users to customize their smartphone according to their needs. Read more in our articles including "Fairphone 6 Achieves Perfect 10/10 Repairability Score from iFixit" and "Google Showcases Latest Developments on Project Ara".