The Fujitsu F703i is the world's thinnest waterproof mobile phone measuring 17.9m thick and can be submerged in 3 feet depth of water for 30 minutes. It has a 2.2-inch QVGA TFT LCD with 1.3-megapixel camera and a MicroSD slot for more storage. It is available in white, pink, and black colors through NTT DoCoMo next month.
Implications - Our increasingly connected mainstream culture has a tech addiction. Gadget manufacturers are responding by creating products that are virtually impervious to the elements. These next-gen gadgets let consumers take their prized tech possessions anywhere they go -- including underwater. Designers can take advantage of this opportunity by creating waterproof covers, fittings and gadgets.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Waterproof Gadgets
- Designing and developing new gadgets that are waterproof will allow consumers to take their tech possessions virtually anywhere they go, including underwater.
- Ultra-thin Devices
- Manufacturers can innovate ultra-thin devices with the potential to enhance portability and practicality of electronic devices.
- Enhanced Mobile Devices
- Creating waterproof mobile phones with advanced technology such as improved camera features and increased storage space will draw consumer attention.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Electronics
- The electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for waterproof devices to create new gadgets with innovative features.
- Mobile Devices
- Innovations in waterproof and ultra-thin mobile devices can offer notable gains for the mobile device industry.
- Retail
- Retail industries can profit from the demand for waterproof devices by producing and selling compatible covers, fittings and gadgets.
