A few days ago, we had discussed about the benefits of
casing in addition to protect the smartphone. For example is the Moscase, with
only one casing, you can add various functions to the iPhone 6. The specialty
of this case lies in the modular concept where Moscase has removable back plate
so you can add different functions to your smartphone. Now another casing named
Nexpaq wants to bring the modular concept to a higher level trough its campaign
in Kickstarter.
Simply put, Nexpaq wants to turn your smartphone into a
modular smartphone like Google Project Ara. At the rear of this casing, there
are six special slots for plugging various modules with various functions. When
it's ready to be marketed later, there will be 12 modules that will accompany
Nexpaq casing. The modules include an extra battery, speaker, large-sized LED
flash, laser pointer, SD card reader, extra storage and a USB flash drive with
a choice of 32GB or 64GB capacity.
At the same time, the Nexpaq's modules are also designed for
more specific purposes, such as the module to check the room's humidity, or the
module to check the body temperature. Then there is also a module for checking
the condition of the air and breathalyzer module to check the level of alcohol
in the body through your breath.
Nexpaq developer also plans to open an opportunity for
developers who are interested in developing a module for Nexpaq. All the
module's functions can be accessed via Nexpaq companion application that's
available on Android and iOS.
Interestingly, the Nexpaq modules can function in both
platforms directly. There is no difference between Nexpaq modules for Android
and iOS devices, and the process of replacing a module doesn't require you to
turn off the device beforehand.
At first, Nexpaq casing along with its 12 modules will be
available for the iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S5. In
the future the developer only needs to create Nexpaq casing for other
smartphones because the modules have been cross-platform.