Modular smartphone by Google, Project Ara, is still at the development stage. However, the idea of modularity and interchangeability of various parts of the mobile conquered not only the search giant. The company has introduced a modular MODR case that is compatible with devices running iOS and Android.
Without additional sections MODR is a plastic case with a compartment on the back side.One option modules - it is an external laptop battery, which is attached to the rear surface of the cover and connected to the iPhone via Lightning-connector. Its capacity is 3000 mAh.Also available modules that add powerful smartphone flash, SD card slot and microUSB-socket.
Developers have proposed module designed to empower the device on the part of the shooting photos and videos. With it, you can connect to smartphones interchangeable lenses. The set includes a mini-lens "fisheye" telescoping, wide-angle and allows shoot close up lens. Among other things, in a case there is a module for wireless charging, supporting standard Qi.
The plans from the manufacturer to release blocks with HDMI connector and pico-projector. On the timing of the start of sales in MODR not yet known.