What’s a modular smartphone without modules? Being the influential company that Google is, Google has gotten a number of companies and independent developers to working on modules for their revolutionary open platform modular smartphone.

So what are the modules that are currently being developed for this awesome modular smartphone? The aim of this article is to round up all Ara modules; I will keep you updated on what modules are being worked on, all known concept of modules, and modules that are rumored to be in development.

This article is separated into three main sections, the links below will take you to them:

What Are Ara Modules?

Ara Modules are the removable discrete components of the Ara modular smartphone. Modules are used to add unique functions to Ara as well as make the device more customized to an individual user. Modules are hot-swappable; with the exception of the application processor module (AP module) they can be added to Ara or removed, all while the device is powered on.

What is Ara?

Ara is a modular smartphone that is being developed by Google’s ATAP team. Ara consists of a main frame or endoskeleton in which all modules are attached. Ara will be powered by a customized version of Android made specifically to cater to its modular nature. There will also be an Ara configurator app which will be used to manage all connected modules.

Modules In Development

This category contains all modules known to be in development for Google’s Ara modular smartphone.

Dual Sim Module

A module which will allow the use of two SIM cards.

Radiation Sensor Module

This module will allow for the testing of radiation levels.

SolidEnergy Battery Module

A revolutionary battery module capable of holding twice the capacity of current smartphone batteries.

Hearts Medical Module

A group of health focused modules to include a Glucose meter module, Blood test module, Urine test module, eye exam module and a thermometer module.

Biosensor Module

This module will be capable of analyzing substances such as water, blood, food and soil.

Innolux Display Modules

Innolux has created the first display module and plans on making: HD display module, 3D display module and E-ind display module.

Sennheiser HQ Audio Modules

An high definition audio module.

Toshiba 8MP, 5MP and 13MP Camera Module

Media Bar Module

This particular module attaches to the front of the device. Toshiba’s module includes a 2MP camera and consists of 3.5mm jack, speaker and a microphone.

Transfer Jet Module

This module will consist of Toshiba’s close proximity wireless transfer technology transferjet. This tech allows for the transfer of files between devices within close proximity at incredibly fast speeds.

Toshiba LCD and OLED display module

Toshiba has plans to make two display modules for Ara, one of LCD Tech and the other from OLED technology.

Toshiba Wireless Connectivity Module

This module will add NFC, Bluetooth and Toshiba RF ICs for low-power radio applications.

128GB Storage Module

A memory module, created through a joint venture between Kingston and Marvel will be a 1×2 module capable of read speeds of up to 800 MB/s and write speeds of 150 MB/s.

Marvel & Nvidia AP Module

Initially there will be two different application processor models (AP modules) to choose from, one comprising of Marvell’s Armada Pxa1928 and the other will be based on Nvidia’s Tegra K1 processor. The Tegra K1 builds on Nvidia’s Kepler architecture and consists of a quad Core CPU (Arm Cortex A15) running at 2.3 GHz. Marvell’s Pxa1928 is a 64 bit mobile system consisting of an advanced quad-core Arm Cortex A53 processor running at 1.5 GHz.

Sunny Opotech Camera Modules

5MP camera module as well as camera modules of varied camera technologies such as Professional cameras, OIS and 360 degree cameras.

Tele Medicine Communication Module

Module for monitoring and reporting patients health status.

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Concepts Of Ara Modules

This category contains known concept of modules for Google’s Ara modular smartphone:

Momento Module

A 3D modeling and projection module for Snapchat users.

The Yezz collection of modules

Smartphone OEM Yezz has revealed upwards of 50 concept modules which they plan on making available for Ara.

Lapka Concept Modules

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Rumored To Be In Development

A little birdie whispered that these modules could very well be in development:

Pelican Imaging Array Camera Module – An advanced array camera module capable of 3D image and video capture.

An advanced array camera module capable of 3D image and video capture. Qwerty keyboard module

VLC (Visible Light Communication) Module

RF (Radio Frequency) Module

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