Time Machine: Runcible, a smartwatch with a retro feel

The mobile industry is marked by intense renewal and variety in design and innovation. To get an idea, the global smartphone revenue moved more than 370 billion dollars in 2014 and – even though the world economy is not living its best days – the forecast for 2015 is that the figures exceed US$ 400 billion dollars (an increase of 9%). Faced with such a volatile market, manufacturers need to innovate and use a lot of creativity to captivate and win over the public.

Knowing this, the startup North-American monohm, in partnership with Mozilla, presented in Mobile World Congress 2015, a device with innovative ideas and a curious design, to say the least. O Runable is an gadgets that unites the utilities of a smartphone and a SmartWatch. Its shape is similar to a pocket watch (it can be attached to a chain) and its finish (back cover) is made of wood and is customizable.

O Runable It has a circular shape, which provides a lot of comfort in the grip and handling. The smart watch has an internet connection via 3G e Wi-Fi, makes voice callHas Bluetooth and a small back camera. the back of Madeira can be replaced by other materials such as ceramic, copper, tin and recycled plastic. The operating system of Runable is Firefox OS, with specific adaptations for the rounded screen.

In addition to being able to make calls, the Runable can surf the Internet, to show Notifications, Send text messaging, in addition to taking photos and do youtube. The battery (according to the manufacturers) will have a lifespan of 4 days. monohm states that the gadgets is designed to last many years in the hands (or pockets) of users, who can make the manutenção your device by purchasing new internal parts if you want a upgrade.

There is still no information about the price of the device, but it is estimated that its price should be just a little below the value of a smartphone top notch. There is still no official date for the start of sales, but the company plans that the Runable reach the world market by the last quarter of 2015. The Verge portal tested the device and produced the hands-on that you can see below:

Sources: CNet / The Verge