From feature phones to smartphones, flat screen to curved,fragile to shatterproof, mobile phones have evolved over the years. Although
many industry analysts would like to call the current level of innovation
reaching a stagnation point, there still are some manufacturers which have been
able to surprise consumers by truly packing something different in their
smartphones.
many industry analysts would like to call the current level of innovation
reaching a stagnation point, there still are some manufacturers which have been
able to surprise consumers by truly packing something different in their
smartphones.
We have
compiled a list of phones which offer first-of-its-kind features, and they are
not merely concepts.
compiled a list of phones which offer first-of-its-kind features, and they are
not merely concepts.
Display today is the most vulnerable yet the most neglected
element in modern smartphones. But Motorola finally paid heed to the fragile
screen with the launch of the the Motorola X Force – the world’s first
smartphone with a shatterproof display. The phone uses the Moto ShatterShield
display technology, which is said to be an integrated system consisting of five
layers designed from materials that absorb shock from impact and are guaranteed
not to shatter. Motorola has replaced glass with various forms of plastic to
make the screen shatterproof. We had ourselves tested thedurability of the phone.
element in modern smartphones. But Motorola finally paid heed to the fragile
screen with the launch of the the Motorola X Force – the world’s first
smartphone with a shatterproof display. The phone uses the Moto ShatterShield
display technology, which is said to be an integrated system consisting of five
layers designed from materials that absorb shock from impact and are guaranteed
not to shatter. Motorola has replaced glass with various forms of plastic to
make the screen shatterproof. We had ourselves tested thedurability of the phone.
Giving a completely new twist to the idea of e-cigarettes, a
US-based company Vaporcade unveiled what is touted as the world’s first
smartphone that you can smoke. The Jupiter IO 3 comes with a battery-powered
vape and a button to regulate the heat and get a stronger pull. The quirky
smartphone has an opening on the top where one could attach a flavoured liquid
cartridge with a mouthpiece and smoke right from the device. The device not
only functions as a way to quit smoking but is 3G-enabled and thus, lets you
place calls, text, browse the web like any regular smartphone.
US-based company Vaporcade unveiled what is touted as the world’s first
smartphone that you can smoke. The Jupiter IO 3 comes with a battery-powered
vape and a button to regulate the heat and get a stronger pull. The quirky
smartphone has an opening on the top where one could attach a flavoured liquid
cartridge with a mouthpiece and smoke right from the device. The device not
only functions as a way to quit smoking but is 3G-enabled and thus, lets you
place calls, text, browse the web like any regular smartphone.
A modular smartphone is made out of separate components, which
enables users to replace or upgrade certain functions independently. With LG’s
G5, the first modular flagship, users will be able to pop out the phone’s
bottom and swap in new hardware features. Adding onto the uniqueness, the phone
also features dual rear cameras and an always-on display. The phone will be
launched in India sometime this quarter.
enables users to replace or upgrade certain functions independently. With LG’s
G5, the first modular flagship, users will be able to pop out the phone’s
bottom and swap in new hardware features. Adding onto the uniqueness, the phone
also features dual rear cameras and an always-on display. The phone will be
launched in India sometime this quarter.
Pumping more pixels per inch resolution onto a smartphonedisplay is what makes Sony stand out with its Z5 which is the world’s firstsmartphone that boasts a 4K display. A 4K display is sharper and scales up your
images or videos to a higher quality. The 5.5-inch display on the Sony Z5 packs
in four times the resolution of Full HD with 806 ppi for ultra sharp viewing
experience.
images or videos to a higher quality. The 5.5-inch display on the Sony Z5 packs
in four times the resolution of Full HD with 806 ppi for ultra sharp viewing
experience.
How much storage is too much storage? Saygus – an American
smartphone maker – is offering not one but two memory card slots, each a bumper
200 GB capable, over the existing 64 GB internal storage in its V Squared
smartphone. The highlights don’t end just here. The phone also features a
unique fingerprint scanner at its side. The Saygus V Squared has also been
awarded the Top Disruptive Innovation CES 2015 award.
smartphone maker – is offering not one but two memory card slots, each a bumper
200 GB capable, over the existing 64 GB internal storage in its V Squared
smartphone. The highlights don’t end just here. The phone also features a
unique fingerprint scanner at its side. The Saygus V Squared has also been
awarded the Top Disruptive Innovation CES 2015 award.
Another innovation coming from LG is the V10 smartphone thatfeatures two screens at the front. In other words, the phone has an always-on
e-ink display on top of the primary screen. This e-ink display is especially
built to show time and notifications so that you don’t need to tap open the
actual screen to check. It also helps reduce power consumption.
e-ink display on top of the primary screen. This e-ink display is especially
built to show time and notifications so that you don’t need to tap open the
actual screen to check. It also helps reduce power consumption.
Based on Android, Yotaphone is the world’s first smartphone witha dual-screen. The catch here is that the secondary display at the back is an
e-ink touchscreen display. Aimed at especially making the battery consumption
tamed, the second screen also functions as an e-reader. However, its
functionality isn’t limited to just displaying e-books. It can also stream
social media, maps, weather, and news.
e-ink touchscreen display. Aimed at especially making the battery consumption
tamed, the second screen also functions as an e-reader. However, its
functionality isn’t limited to just displaying e-books. It can also stream
social media, maps, weather, and news.
Breaking away from the traditional flat displays, Samsung
redesigned its Galaxy lineup by introducing the Galaxy Edge. The latest in the
lineup is the Galaxy S7 Edge which features a display that curves on both
sides. The spilling display – by far exclusive to Samsung Galaxy Edge
smartphones – is to access notifications or frequently used apps. Also, as the
company claims, ir brings the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone.
redesigned its Galaxy lineup by introducing the Galaxy Edge. The latest in the
lineup is the Galaxy S7 Edge which features a display that curves on both
sides. The spilling display – by far exclusive to Samsung Galaxy Edge
smartphones – is to access notifications or frequently used apps. Also, as the
company claims, ir brings the first Dual Pixel camera on a smartphone.
Focused on encryption, the Blackphone 2, has been designed to be
a truly private device. Aimed at corporations and individuals alike, the phone comes
with its own Silent OS – an operating system based on Android but enhanced to
boost privacy.
a truly private device. Aimed at corporations and individuals alike, the phone comes
with its own Silent OS – an operating system based on Android but enhanced to
boost privacy.
Taking the levels of narcissism sky high, Oppo has brought the
F1 Plus smartphone with a bumper 16 megapixel camera at the front. The phone is
squarely aimed at selfie lovers. Along with the powerful front camera, it
features a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and soft light. The phone is
priced at Rs 26,990 and goes on sale in India starting April 20.
F1 Plus smartphone with a bumper 16 megapixel camera at the front. The phone is
squarely aimed at selfie lovers. Along with the powerful front camera, it
features a 13 megapixel rear camera with LED flash and soft light. The phone is
priced at Rs 26,990 and goes on sale in India starting April 20.