Nokia wants its new Puzzlephone to be built a little closer to home. This interesting concept that started with Google’s Project Ara will be surely making waves next year. The new phone will not be just something new on the market but will also be Nokia’s first project of this kind. What is the idea behind Puzzlephone, though?
The concept behind what Nokia has in mind is akin to Ara and that is having a phone with replaceable and upgradeable parts. Not only will this increase the life expectancy of your phone but will lower your costs significantly. No more readying your wallet when the next generation of smartphones comes out. Nokia’s Puzzlephone is made up from three parts: the Spine, the Heart and the Brain. Each part has a unique functionality as the Spine is basically the shape/structure of the phone along with the LCD and speakers, the Heart is the battery and secondary electronics and the Brain contains the processor and camera modules.
The idea of an upgradable phone is tempting as we all want to skip the part of paying extra.Smartphones are like computers with their numerous types of uses but Puzzlephone is taking this concept a little further.
Circular Devices, the team who came up with the project,will develop the phone in Espoo, where Nokia has its headquarters. While the release date is certainly close, Puzzlephone has been a work in progress since 2013. Currently Nokia is close to producing the first prototypes. Google Android OS will be included although they will be looking for alternatives. Puzzlephone will released in the second-half of 2015. While no pricing details have been released by Nokia, the Puzzlephone will be at a mid-range price. So, maybe you want to change your Puzzlephone but your current one has a great display. Just switch the other parts and you’re set.