Modular smartphone accessories like those from Motorola take this concept a step further although a new «case» seeking funding on Kickstarter may be the most ambitious undertaking yet in terms of boosting flexibility.
The Moto Z Play therefore fixes some of the gripes we had with the Moto Z, and opens
modular smartphone accessories to a whole new audience looking for a cheaper phone.
Motorola on Wednesday announced the Polaroid Insta - Share Printer, the latest addition to the Moto Mod line of
modular smartphone accessories.
But until now, I'd not been convinced that Motorola's implementation of
a modular smartphone accessory system was worth the effort.
Not exact matches
Instead of merely focusing on packing top - shelf components into its new G5
smartphone, the company created a
modular device that lets you add functionality by swapping out parts, and also built an ecosystem of fun
accessories that clearly differentiate this year's offering from everything else on the market.
With the Moto X series having made a name for itself in the
smartphone world for offering personalisation like no other
smartphone maker did, Lenovo changed things up with the Moto Z. Rather than just being able to customise the look, the Moto Z sought to offer a customised experience via
modular snap - on
accessories, called Moto Mods.
LG's
modular phone
accessory strategy that served as the primary differentiator for last year's G5
smartphone appears to be no more.
Instead, I thought it would be good to cover some of my first impressions of the new
smartphone and
modular accessories.
Similar to what we saw with the LG G5
modular phone that was released earlier this year, the Moto Mods are
modular accessories created specifically for the Moto Z
smartphones to enhance the device's already impressive capabilities.
This year's LG G6 ditched the G5's
modular approach to
smartphone accessories in favour of a significantly better designed phone when compared to its predecessor.
Even if you upgrade your Lenovo - made
smartphone this year, your
modular accessories can come with you.
What makes the Z2 Force stand apart from the competition, from Motorola's own
smartphones, and who is this phone for?As a flagship handset, the Moto Z2 Force is the only one in the market that is compatible with
modular accessories; Apple, LG, Samsung,...
This
modular capability makes the LG G5 stand apart not only from the Nexus 6P, but rather, any
smartphone currently available in the market, and with third - party
accessory manufacturers able to get into the game, things should get quite interesting.
One of the coolest features of Motorola's Moto Z
smartphone is its
modular accessories called Moto Mods.
The Essential 360 Camera is the first
modular accessory compatible with the Essential Phone, and it was primarily designed to give
smartphone users easy access to 360 - degree photography without them having to carry less portable equipment.
Time for an in - depth look at three of the Moto Mods
accessories launching alongside the
modular Moto Z
smartphone.
«With its
modular design to change batteries and add
accessories, LG's new flagship
smartphone is clearly renewing LG's portfolio and a smart attempt to challenge its eternal Korean rival,» Forrester Research Inc. analyst Thomas Husson told International Business Times.
Motorola on Thursday pulled the cover back on the successor to last year's well - received Moto Z Play
smartphone and a handful of new Moto Mods —
modular accessories that expand the functionality of the
smartphone they're attached to.
Companies attending the IFA 2016 are expected to come in with new
smartphones, smartwatches,
modular accessories and many other devices, but which are the main ones to watch out for?
As you might expect, there have been plenty of questions about the
smartphone's physical design, upcoming
modular accessories, and of course when owners can expect Android 8.0 Oreo.
It's the latest
modular smartphone from the company, compatible with Moto Mods
accessories.
The Essential Phone costs $ 699 unlocked, or $ 749 when bundled with the company's 360 - degree camera that comes as a
modular accessory attachable to the
smartphone.
One of the key new aspects of the Android - powered
smartphone is a new
modular system designed for additional
accessories.
Another major draw for the LG G5 is its
modular capabilities, with the
accessories known as the G5 Friends capable of being attached to the
smartphone to provide additional functionality.
Like the recently introduced Moto Z2 Play and all other members of the Moto Z family, the Moto Z2 Force boasts full support for Moto Mods, the Lenovo - owned company's lineup of
accessories designed for its
modular smartphones that allow users to physically customize their devices in an effort to make them more suitable for their daily or even just occasional needs.