#modular phone

It's a Fairphone!

They're a brand based in the Netherlands, who ship a small screwdriver with their phones, so the end user can make repairs (or upgrades) by purchasing parts from them. Almost every component can be exchanged by the end user. They also have 2 sim slots, which no one except me seems to be excited by because it's still relatively rare on most phones designed for the western market.

They actually do a number of things for sustainability, such as their own reuse and recycling service for old phones (not just their ones). They also try and do a lot to ensure the minerals they use in their phones are responsibly sourced, using fair trade gold and a lot of the materials used (Tin, Tungsten, Plastic etc) are also recycled from other sources.

They are currently on their 4th model (or 5th if you count the 3+ as separate to the 3.) They no longer produce spare parts for the first model, but they do for every one after that. I am not sure whether they still support the 1st one software-wise but I can imagine they do.

All in all, I love it. It's a bit plasticky, but damn is it hard wearing. I'm awful for dropping my phone, and I've only just got a crack in the screen protector. I had a few teething issues on the software when i first got it but those vanished not long after I got it (and they're generally good at fixing issues when you raise them.) I've not actually had to replace anything yet (was considering upgrading the camera module but I don't have the time nor the money rn.)

The only big issue I've had is with the charging cable. My first one broke, and I'm still not sure why. My new one is fine, and I recommend you get yourself that and the charging brick that they sell so you can rapid charge your phone.

We design products that last - in both their original design and in designing their repair to be as easy as possible. That’s why we made the world’s first modular phone built for repairability in mind.

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All You Need To Know About Google's Project Ara

Project Ara, also called as “Ara” which is named after project instigator “Ara knaian”. It is actually a smartphone being developed by Google. Project Ara is the codename of unnamed modular phone. Ara is a way different from normal smart phones as it is not a phone with all components embedded on it. This project was mainly taken up by ATAP [Advanced technology and projects team] along with Motorola. But now both the manufacturer and developer of Project Ara is Google itself. It is a modular smart phone with compatible modules. The phone includes an endoskeletal frame with modules of the owner’s choice, such as camera, an extra battery etc.

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Aim Of Project Ara

Operating system used in this Project Ara is “android”. Project ara has been initiated to reach the supply of 6 billion products that is, Google aims at having around 6 billion people to use Project Ara out of which 1 billion people are current smart phone users, 4 billion are feature phone users and 1 billion are the ones who aren’t connected yet. Project ara also aims at having thousands of developers by lowering the entry barriers just as how “the google play store” has been structured. Here by Lowering the barrier for entry allows thousands of people to develop modules. Anyone will be able to build a module without requiring a license or paying a fee. This helps the project to be developed widely. The concept behind Project Ara is to be able to build your Android smartphone by interconnecting the components as required by user. That is, you can add whatever feature you want and eliminate the rest by using this modular smart phone.

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Structure Of Project Ara

Ara Smartphones are built using modules inserted into metal frames which are endoskeletol in nature, known as “endos”. The frame will be the only component in an Ara Smartphone made by Google. Firstly, only two frames are available mini and medium. Later major frame will be introduced. Modules can provide common features of smart phones, such as cameras and speakers, and can also provide more specialized features, such as medical devices, receipt printers, laser pointers, pico projectors, night vision sensors, or game controller buttons etc. Each slot accepts any module of the correct size. At first modules are developed so that they are secured through electro permanent magnets. Later they are planned to be secured using 3-D printing. But due to lack of development technology they are planning to release the customized model only. Modules are available with Google and also third-party stores.

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Launch Of Project Ara

It was announced that google would be releasing a developer version of Project Ara in autumn 2016. They are going to release the developer version of this modular phone which is not a consumer kit. Developer kits are going to be launched with an estimated cost of US$50.

It was also confirmed that a consumer version would hit shops in 2017. Consumer kits are going to be launched by 2017 with an estimated cost of US$100.

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All You Need To Know About Google's Project Ara

Project Ara, also called as “Ara” which is named after project instigator “Ara knaian”. It is actually a smartphone being developed by Google. Project Ara is the codename of unnamed modular phone. Ara is a way different from normal smart phones as it is not a phone with all components embedded on it. This project was mainly taken up by ATAP [Advanced technology and projects team] along with Motorola. But now both the manufacturer and developer of Project Ara is Google itself. It is a modular smart phone with compatible modules. The phone includes an endoskeletal frame with modules of the owner’s choice, such as camera, an extra battery etc.

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Aim Of Project Ara

Operating system used in this Project Ara is “android”. Project ara has been initiated to reach the supply of 6 billion products that is, Google aims at having around 6 billion people to use Project Ara out of which 1 billion people are current smart phone users, 4 billion are feature phone users and 1 billion are the ones who aren’t connected yet. Project ara also aims at having thousands of developers by lowering the entry barriers just as how “the google play store” has been structured. Here by Lowering the barrier for entry allows thousands of people to develop modules. Anyone will be able to build a module without requiring a license or paying a fee. This helps the project to be developed widely. The concept behind Project Ara is to be able to build your Android smartphone by interconnecting the components as required by user. That is, you can add whatever feature you want and eliminate the rest by using this modular smart phone.

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Structure Of Project Ara

Ara Smartphones are built using modules inserted into metal frames which are endoskeletol in nature, known as “endos”. The frame will be the only component in an Ara Smartphone made by Google. Firstly, only two frames are available mini and medium. Later major frame will be introduced. Modules can provide common features of smart phones, such as cameras and speakers, and can also provide more specialized features, such as medical devices, receipt printers, laser pointers, pico projectors, night vision sensors, or game controller buttons etc. Each slot accepts any module of the correct size. At first modules are developed so that they are secured through electro permanent magnets. Later they are planned to be secured using 3-D printing. But due to lack of development technology they are planning to release the customized model only. Modules are available with Google and also third-party stores.

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Launch Of Project Ara

It was announced that google would be releasing a developer version of Project Ara in autumn 2016. They are going to release the developer version of this modular phone which is not a consumer kit. Developer kits are going to be launched with an estimated cost of US$50.

It was also confirmed that a consumer version would hit shops in 2017. Consumer kits are going to be launched by 2017 with an estimated cost of US$100.

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