Extensible phone design, also known as Phonebloks, is a concept for a modular phone that allows users to customize and upgrade individual components instead of having to replace the entire device.
Phonebloks consists of a base or "blok" that holds all the essential components of a phone, such as the processor, battery, and display. Users can then add on additional bloks, such as a camera, speaker, or extra storage, to create a personalized phone that meets their specific needs.
The main benefit of Phonebloks is its sustainability and reduced electronic waste. With traditional phones, when one component breaks or becomes outdated, the entire device needs to be replaced. With Phonebloks, only the specific blok needs to be replaced, resulting in less electronic waste and cost savings for the user.
One limitation of Phonebloks is that it may not be as sleek and compact as traditional phones due to its modular design. Additionally, not all components may be compatible with each other, limiting the options for customization.
Currently, Phonebloks is still in the concept stage and not available for purchase. However, there are other modular phone options on the market that follow a similar design, such as the Fairphone and Google's Project Ara.