Are modular phones 'the next big thing' in mobiles?
Think of a modular phone as a set of your Lego Bricks - you just fit them into each other, add a power brick and the phone starts working. What's cool is that you can keep upgrading the phone infinitely and things will work together magically. Say a 4K display comes out - simply detach the screen module and replace it with the latest 4K display module. A new processor in the market - simply remove the processor module and put a new one. The concept sounds cool - and big companies like Google are already working on it through their <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/googles-developer-conference-on-project-ara-scheduled-on-april-15-16.73567">Google's Developer Conference On Project Ara Scheduled On April 15-16</a>.
This debate is about modular phones being the next big thing in mobile or say mobile computing (includes laptops, tablets, phones, wearables et al.). On the plus side - you will always have access to the latest stuff in tech without having to upgrade the entire phone. This may also lead to reduced e-waste.
On the minus side, it's going to lead to obsession. Right now; the budget keeps me from buying a new phone just to have a brand new 2K display. I believe in the longer run - people will end up spending a lot more money in any given time-span than they are currently.
Do you have arguments on either sides?
This debate is about modular phones being the next big thing in mobile or say mobile computing (includes laptops, tablets, phones, wearables et al.). On the plus side - you will always have access to the latest stuff in tech without having to upgrade the entire phone. This may also lead to reduced e-waste.
On the minus side, it's going to lead to obsession. Right now; the budget keeps me from buying a new phone just to have a brand new 2K display. I believe in the longer run - people will end up spending a lot more money in any given time-span than they are currently.
Do you have arguments on either sides?
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