Those magnetic connectors allow
for modular accessories, similar to what we saw in the Moto Z. Rubin told Wired that this proprietary connection is the Essential's means of future - proofing the handset, so add - ons always work with future devices.
But if that camera isn't enough for you, there's also a 360 - degree camera Moto Mod, which is Motorola's brand
for modular accessories.
Along the top is a row of nodes, from left to right housing the dual - LED flash, laser autofocus module, dual 13 - megapixel cameras, microphone and two magnetic ports
for modular accessories.
Pricing and release windows for the mods, let alone the conceptual ones, are still nebulous, but Motorola's unveiling of theme seems to suggest that support
for the modular accessories is high, and it'll likely introduce more concepts down the line.
Along the top corner of this phone there are a pair of attachment pins
for modular accessories.
Not exact matches
Mission Critical offers a
modular baby carrier and line of carrying
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This MOLLE webbing is designed specifically
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In addition to the tie - down cleats, a full range of
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This design takes a unique twist in the form of a removable «cap» that houses the removable battery and allows
for the addition of special
modular accessories.
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.
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.
The chief selling point
for this year's G5 flagship phone is a
modular design that depends on interesting
accessories that attach to the device.
Motorola may chain on its parent company's first Project Tango product, the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro, to make a
modular augmented reality
accessory for its Moto Z.
It's a huge morning of news from Andy Rubin's Essential: a new Android phone with a unique edge - to - edge display, a
modular accessory system, a new 360 camera
for that system, and a new intelligent speaker with a huge circular display.
The
modular slot on the bottom of the G5 has a release button to allow
for new
accessories to be swapped out.
Hands - on: Final judgment will be reserved
for when we get these in to test although at first glance, Motorola's approach to
modular accessories seems far more practical than what we recently saw from LG.
Time
for an in - depth look at three of the Moto Mods
accessories launching alongside the
modular Moto Z smartphone.
Andy Rubin's Essential Phone has a lot going
for it, including an edge - to - edge display and a
modular system that lets you attach
accessories.
It does not include support
for the Moto Mods
modular accessory platform, however, as that is only compatible with the Z phones.
Startup essential founded by Android co-creator Andy Rubin arrived at this year's iteration of Mobile World Congress to showcase a number of new color options
for its first handset, as well as remind visitors about the capabilities of its first two
accessories for the PH - 1 — the
modular 360 Camera attachment and the Earphones HD.
On the upside, however, Moto Mods are the best implementation of
modular accessories for any device that we've seen.
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.
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?
Unlike LG's G5 and its limited
modular devices, Motorola says it has ambitions to expand its Moto Z Moto Mods to third - party manufacturers through a developer program called Moto Labs, designed to encourage more companies to build
accessories for the Moto Z.
Apparent in the way that rumors
for the device are going against the G5's
modular accessory system and more towards thorough mobile payments capabilities plus an iris - scanning selfie camera.
There's a lot to digest this time around: An all - new metal design, a smaller form factor, volume buttons on the side, new
modular add - ons and a host of «friends» —
accessories designed
for easy integration with LG's latest phones.
Essential Phone combines a unique edge - to - edge display with a
modular system
for accessories like a 360 - degree camera.
It's powerful and the
modular design means you'll be able to switch out elements
for future
accessories and could mean you can keep this phone
for much longer than other devices that will date quicker.
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.
Accessories also look to be a similarly tough gambit
for the Essential, which wants to embrace a
modular ecosystem of add - ons.
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.
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