It seems that the modular phone known under the code name Project Ara is already getting closer to implementation into production. Google publishes Module Developers Kit (MDK) - a set of guidelines and tips for producers of various components of the device.
The project assumes that Google will produce basic body of a modular phone, called skeletons. These skeletons will be available in three sizes and the purchaser will be able to fill them with components manufactured by third parties in accordance with the guidelines in MDK. It was assumed that the skeleton of the phone Ara Project will be built based on a grid of squares, which will be assembled from individual components with dimensions of multiples of the sides of these squares.
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| Skeleton of the device photo: Project Ara |
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It depends on a user which modules it will apply. He can select a phone with a large touch screen or with a smaller one and two speakers. It is also possible setting a smaller screen with a QWERTY and or a simple keyboard. There is also no contraindications to mount eg two batteries. The only limitation will be the dimensions of skeletons, forming a grid 2x5,3x6 and 4x7 basic squares.
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| Grid of the device photo: Project Ara |
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MDK published now provides guidance on basic modules, such as displays, processors, memory, battery, etc, and their size and appearance. Google has announced that by the end of the year it will publish a few consecutive MDK packets, containing guidelines for other, less relevant modules. I do not know when we see the final effects of the Project Ara. The current level of work indicates that this will not happen earlier than next year...
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| Possible variants photo: Project Ara |
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