A Brief History of Modular Phones | nextpit Weekly Round-up

[View online](=) //WEEKLY ☰ ⊗ [News](=) [Reviews]( [Best Lists]( [Videos]() [Community]() Hi {NAME}, ​ With years of experience in the tech industry, I've witnessed many remarkable innovations. Among them, modular phones stand out as one of the most beautiful concepts. Between 2013 and 2016, Google “launched” Project Ara—a groundbreaking initiative that, despite its potential, never fully took off. I vividly recall attending a tech fair and experimenting with the modules. The idea was ingenious, but unfortunately, it was eventually shut down. I also had the chance to explore Motorola’s Moto Mods, which could transform your phone into various gadgets, from a projector to a boombox. This technology, too, remains a nostalgic memory from the past. Then came the Fairphone, a more politically conscious approach to modular phones. While it represents the gold standard of modular design, it remains a niche product. Now, the innovative brand Nothing aims to revitalize the modular phone market with the recently released [CMF 1 phone](). In light of this, our team has decided to revisit the history of modular phones for you today. Whether you're a veteran or a newbie, if you appreciate smartphones and ingenious tech, you should dive into our highlight article of the week. Spoiler alert: it's as brief as Google's Project Ara. ​ Wishing you a fantastic Wednesday, ​ �€‹ ​ Camila Rinaldi Head of Editorial --------------------------------------------------------------- ​ //The Bottom Line A Brief History of Modular Smartphones The CMF Phone 1 with its simple modular system made us dig through past attempts of modular phones. Check the history of Project Ara, Moto Mods, and more. [Read this story]( //Product Spotlight of the Week Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Review: AI-ming for Excellence Lighter, stronger, more powerful and, above all, more expensive. 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