Runcible Smartphone introduced by Monohm at Mobile World Congress. It is the world's first round shape smartphone enclosed in circular wooden case. The phone has been shaped after the traditional pocket watch and a compact compass. The back cover sports a number of choices to select from, such as copper, tin, wood, recycled plastic or ceramic.
This circular smartphone operates on Firefox OS and features a charging port, rear camera and will allow users to attach a chain to it. You can have it paired with a Bluetooth earpiece and be able to attend calls directly, however, the whole idea behind this smartphone is to limit the information being thrown at the user. The user can only select 12 contacts who can be talked with from the smartphone while everyone else will go to voicemail. It won't be alerting you every time you get a Twitter or Facebook alert, however, it will notify you subtly when significant activity is going on at these social media platforms.
Runcible comes with creative GPS directions as well; it will take you via the most scenic route instead of taking you directly to the location. The device features a lot of Easter Eggs that will have the user occupied and entertained. The company has stated that the gadget will be priced at the rate of an unlocked smartphone, which implies that it will cost around $600. It will be launched later this year and shall definitely be a success.
Hands-on Video of Runcible Circular Smartphone
