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Attachable Module Smartphones

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Galaxy S8 Concept Features Plugin Parts to Customize the Device

— July 30, 2016 — Tech
The conceptual design of the Galaxy S8 Bharani Viswanathan offers an innovative way for consumers to customize the layout and benefits of their smartphone device with a series of plugin attachments that personalize the device to the needs of the consumer. The smartphone comes complete with a series of modules that can be attached to both the top and end of the smartphone adding tech features that can easily be swapped out.

The detachable segments give consumers the ability to continuously customize the layout of their smartphones to suit their needs. The modules service items such as 360-degree cameras, heart monitors, projectors and more powerful speakers. Each module is independently operated and connects to the existing Galaxy S8 smartphone body. Consumers can swap parts out depending on what they want to use.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable Modular Smartphones - There is an opportunity for tech companies to create customizable modular smartphones with detachable segments that can be continuously swapped out to service varying needs.
2. Personalized Device Attachments - There is an opportunity for companies to create personalized device attachments that can give consumers greater flexibility when it comes to the features and benefits that their device offers.
3. Individualized Tech Modules - There is an opportunity for tech firms to create individualized tech modules that offer consumers greater control over what features they have on their device.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Industry - There is an opportunity for the smartphone industry to capitalize on the potential to offer greater flexibility in device customization with a range of snap-on modules and accessories.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - There is an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to create entirely new product lines of personalized, modular devices that offer consumers greater flexibility and control over the tech features they have at their disposal.
3. Manufacturing Industry - There is an opportunity for the manufacturing industry to create personalized, modular tech components that can be used across a range of industries, to service a variety of needs.
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