Here are 15 unique and innovative inventions that can add functionality, connectivity and just plain convenience to your mobile devices.
nexpaq
nexpaq allows you to easily customize, enhance, and add features to your smartphone through the case. To put it simply: You can add and remove physical “modules” (think Lego bricks with special powers) directly from the back of your case without powering down. Modules are interchangeable between iOS and Android phones. The case is currently compatible with iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and Samsung Galaxy S5, and is expected to be available November 2015.
The 12 modules currently available include:
- Battery power – provides up to 60 percent more battery power
- Amplified speaker – makes your phone up to 60 percent louder
- Super LED flashlight – helps you see and provides better light for photos
- SD card reader – plugs in an SD card for added storage space
- Temperature and humidity – takes your temperature or that of objects around you
- Hotkeys – sets up shortcuts to access phone functions faster
- USB flash – 32 GB and 64 GB modules available
- Air quality – checks for potentially dangerous or toxic gases
- Breathalyzer – know when you or your friends should or shouldn't drive
- Laser – great for meetings and presentations
- Backup – a tiny 64 GB hard drive
- Dummy – fill empty slots in a snap