These swappable modules connect to the back of the Moto Z and Moto Z Force, and are interchangeable between both models thanks to their perfectly flat backs and identical back footprints.
The new dual camera on the LG G5 is turning out to be very interesting and the removable battery, coupled with the possibility of
swappable modules is most innovative.
However, the modular smartphone being developed by Project Ara has proven to be difficult to launch, because of
the swappable modules being costly to produce and bulky to carry around, said TECHnalysis Research analyst Bob O'Donnell.
The Nexpaq case features 12
swappable modules that provide smartphones with additional features such as more battery power, amplified speakers, a temperature and humidity reader and a laser pointer.
The Google ATAP session was dominated by Projects Soli and Jacquard, but Ara made a one - final - thing appearance at the very end to show off its now - functional hot -
swappable modules and even demonstrate its camera skills.
The swappable modules and pressure - sensitive base provide expressive, analog - like interfaces.
Not exact matches
If someone could miniaturize a reliable
swappable and optional 3G / 4G / White Space modem
module that could be slided into the back of the device, including easily accessible SIM card reader in there, that could be nice.
The Mad Catz Pro Circuit Gamepad has a number of unique features including
swappable components which means players can set up and interchange the joysticks and direction pad to their preferred layout it also features additional
module kits that are sold separately.
LG plans to open up this
module design to third - party manufacturers, so we'll soon begin to see more and more
swappable components launch from all types of different tech companies.
The smartwatch is rumored to have a
swappable watch case as well as an upgraded GPS
module.