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Huawei is developing Moto Mod-like accessories

Is this the return of the modular phone?

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Do you remember Motorola’s Moto Mods? In 2016, Motorola spearheaded the doomed modular smartphone movement, launching the Moto Mod family. The short-lived trend promises maximum customization from separately purchased accessories. Back then, Motorola released modular components for larger battery, better cameras, and an innovative projector feature, among others. Unfortunately, the trend never took off, existing mainly through Motorola’s niche of products.

Surprisingly, the modular trend is showing another spark of life. Based on a bunch of recently filed Bluetooth listings, Huawei and Honor are developing modular accessories of their own. The listings enumerate multiple cases for different functions: a game case, a snorkeling case, a health case, and an amplification case.

Because of the wording used, the potential devices will likely develop into phone cases, rather than actual modules. Further, these devices will connect wirelessly, instead of mechanically.

Regardless, it’s easy to imagine what these cases will be for. For one, the game case will likely come with detachable controllers for easy gaming. The snorkeling case can waterproof the phone for near-water use. The amplification case will create audio options for parties. Among these, the health case introduces a lot of interesting features. The case’s listing includes several health trackers including one for blood pressure, for temperature, and for weight.

Besides the actual cases, the listings also include a list of code-named phones. Unfortunately, Huawei and Honor haven’t revealed any indication of what these devices could pertain to. As such, no one knows which devices these cases will eventually connect to.

If anything, modularity will experience a surprising resurrection. Will you buy into these quirky cases in the future?

SEE ALSO: Huawei Nova 5T first appearance is at KL Fashion Week

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Sony announces open-back INZONE H6 Air

Deeper and tighter bass, more immersive gaming soundscape

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Gamers are set to get another immersive headphones from Sony with the launch of the INZONE H6 Air.

This latest offering features an open-back acoustic structure and custom drivers for deep and tight bass, thanks to back ducts integrated into the drivers.

The open-back structure also helps with a realistic immersive sound field, making gamers feel they are in the game space.

This design minimizes internal reflections by leaving the housing unobstructed. The result is accurate sound field reproduction exactly as game creators intended.

The Sony INZONE H6 Air also features precision-tuned driver units engineered with the same technology as Sony’s renowned MDR-MV1 open-back studio monitor headsets. It is specially adapted for this particular wearable.

Back ducts integrated into the driver unit help deliver deep and controlled bass reproduction, while maintaining clear separation of mids and lows. This detail is helpful especially for titles where rich sound detail matters.

Crafted with premium aluminum, the INZONE H6 Air is also one of Sony’s lightest gaming headsets at just 199 grams. The headset uses the same spring hinge headband design seen on the INZONE H9 II.

Furthermore, the headset features an “RPG/Adventure” equalizer profile as it is developed with sound engineers from PlayStation Studios.

This specific profile is optimized for RPG and adventure titles, recreating the acoustic experience of a sound studio and delivering an immersive listening experience.

An additional cardioid boom mic focuses on voice angled towards the user’s mouth, eliminating unnecessary side noise.

Fnatic Edition devices, INZONE Buds Glass Purple

In addition to the Sony INZONE H6 Air, Sony has launched the Fnatic Editions of the INZONE Mouse-A, INZONE Mat-F, and INZONE Mat-D.

This next step in the collaboration between Sony and Fnatic makes the professional esports club even more present in fans’ daily gaming experience.

Rounding out the new releases is the INZONE Buds in Glass Purple colorway. This joins the previous black and white options, giving owners plenty of choices to suit their styles.

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Bellroy expands in the Philippines with retailer partnerships

Products now available at Beyond the Box, Digital Walker

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Australian carry brand Bellroy has expanded its footprint in the Philippines, striking partnerships with retailers Beyond the Box and Digital Walker.

This shall enable Filipino customers to experience the brand’s award-winning, protective tech kits firsthand at select physical stores and even online.

Bellroy has befome a global favorite since its inception in 2010 for its design-led minimalism and commitment to sustainability.

Some of the brand’s featured products readily available in-store include MagSafe-compatible phone cases and the best-selling Desk Caddy and Tech kit.

The latter is designed to organize chargers and cables seamlessly.

Meanwhile, the Venture and Lite series bags are also available. These are crafted from durable, water-resistant fabrics made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles.

Furthermore, exclusive editions featuring INNOVERA, a high-performance plant-based leather alternative with 80% renewable carbon content, are also on display.

Customers can visit select Digital Walker and Beyond the Box branches nationwide to check Bellroy’s offerings.

They are present at flagship locations in Bonifacio High Street, Uptown Mall, and Glorietta. Alternatively, customers can also shop online via digitalwalker.ph and beyondthebox.ph.

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CASETiFY’s new collection lets you put your pets on custom phone cases

Celebrate your pets with this feature within the Custom Stickers Studio

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CASETiFY is introducing a new customization-driven collection that will let owners put their pets’ photos onto their smartphone cases.

This new feature can be accessed within the CASETiFY Custom Stickers Studio. It allows users to instantly transform pet photos into background-removed digital stickers.

This way, the tool allows pet parents to create instant stickers of their pets that can be curated into a one-of-a-kind phone case celebrating their pets.

Participating smartphone models include the latest flagships from Apple, Samsung, and Google, as well as previous models.

Customers can take advantage of flexible placement and design control as well for more freedom in personalizing the case.

In addition, a brand-new pet-inspired Snappy Snap & Stick Grip Stand, as well as rope cross-body straps, charm cubes, AirTags, and more new accessories are also available.

To get started, pet parents can visit this microsite.

The interface will look like this:

Simply follow the steps, upload your pet’s photo, select your phone model and preferred CASETiFY case, and start customizing until you come up with the final product.

There are a ton of options to choose from, including CASETiFY’s popular Bounce and Hard Impact cases. Those who own tablets can likewise create their own customized cases.

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