Modu to Launch Tiny Phone 'Module'

February 7, 2008 By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer

(AP) -- An Israeli startup has convinced wireless carriers in three countries to try a new concept: a tiny cell phone that pops into interchangeable "jackets" to become a bigger, smarter phone - or into other gadgets to connect them to the Internet.

Content from The Associated Press expires 15 days after original publication date. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www.ap.org .

Similar stories from PHYSorg:

Cell phone mania forces scramble for more airwaves

20 hours ago | not rated yet | 1

Google sharpens aim on mobile marketing with AdMob

Dec 27, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

BlackBerry e-mail restored for some after outage

Dec 23, 2009 | 2.5 / 5 (2) | 0

Efficient new wireless system can save 10 percent of bandwidth

Dec 22, 2009 | 3 / 5 (5) | 0

Maine to consider cell phone cancer warning

Dec 21, 2009 | not rated yet | 0

Rate this story - 4 /5 (3 votes)

rank
1
2
3
4
5

view popular

Other News

Japanese researcher unveils 'hummingbird robot'

Electronics / Robotics

5 hours ago | 5 / 5 (1) | 0

Japanese researchers said Monday they had developed a "hummingbird robot" that can flutter around freely in mid-air with rapid wing movements.

A promoter shows off liquid crystal display (LCD) television panels in Seoul earlier this year

LG Display claims world's thinnest TV panel

Electronics / Hardware

Dec 21, 2009 | 4.2 / 5 (11) | 8

South Korea's LG Display said Monday it has developed the world's thinnest LCD television panel, measuring 2.6 millimetres (0.1 inches).

Intel Announces Next-Generation Atom Platform (w/ Video)

Electronics / Hardware

Dec 21, 2009 | 2.6 / 5 (5) | 3

Intel Corporation announced new Intel Atom processors today that feature integrated graphics built directly into the CPU, enabling improved performance and smaller, more energy-efficient designs in a new generation ...

Controlling the TV with a wave of the hand

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Dec 23, 2009 | 4.2 / 5 (5) | 2

Touchscreens are so yesterday. Remote controls? So last century. The future is controlling your devices with a simple wave of the hand.

Apple may unveil a long-awaited portable tablet computer next month

Apple up sharply on tablet computer reports

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

Dec 24, 2009 | 3.3 / 5 (6) | 0

Apple Inc. shares hit a record high on Wall Street on Thursday following reports that the California company may unveil a long-awaited portable tablet computer next month.