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What happened to Googles modular phone?
Google announced that it planned to ship the Developer Edition in late 2016, and perform a consumer launch of Project Ara in 2017. On September 2, 2016, Google confirmed that Project Ara had been cancelled.
What is the difference between a modular and a non modular smartphone design?
A modular system design or product can be easily upgraded (for example, for better performance of a smartphone or laptop). In non-modular products, it is harder to achieve incremental upgrades.
What are the disadvantages of modular design?
Disadvantages of modular buildings over more traditional forms of construction include: Restricted flexibility. Module sizes and shapes can be limiting. Poorer overall design / aesthetic quality.
What is modular design what are its main advantages and disadvantages?
Pros and Cons of Modular Design for Electronics Products. Easy Integration but Functionality Hinderance. Low Product Development Costs but Limited Growth. Fast Integration but Limited Configurations. Lower Costs and Lower Efficiency.
What happen to Project Ara?
It was all going well that Google even performed a consumer launch of the Project Ara set in 2017. But unfortunately, Google confirmed on September 2, 2016, that they are shelving out the project to concentrate on their other hardware projects.
What are Phonebloks and how do they work?
While Phonebloks is not the first attempt at modular design in a phone, it is notable due to the extent of its modularity and the attention and support it has garnered. By attaching individual third-party components (called “bloks”) to a main board, a user would create a personalized smartphone.
Is there a market for a modular phone?
Upon release in September 2013 Phonebloks concept video gained support attracting tens of millions of people that started to be interested in a modular phone. Hooray! Companies started to notice there was a market for a modular phone. They released their concepts, create news ones and assambled team.
Who is behind Phonebloks?
Hakkens graduated cum laude from the Design Academy Eindhoven in summer 2013 with his idea for Phonebloks. Phonebloks consists of a main board onto which bloks could be snapped on by the user like Lego bricks.
Can You Make your own smartphone from “Bloks”?
The idea is that, instead of buying a sealed smartphone that has no replaceable parts and limited expandability, you would assemble your own smartphone from component “bloks,” which are essentially like digital Lego bricks. At this point, you should probably watch the video below.