Right this moment’s tease seemingly confirms the cellphone’s dial will not less than perform in an identical method to the dial on the CMF Buds to accommodate equipment and might be unscrewed and swapped with non-compulsory attachments, together with a lanyard mount and a folding kickstand.
Will it provide extra performance? Nothing’s teases have been cryptic, however the dial proven is paying homage to the sensible dial on the CMF Neckband Pro headphones, which is used to manage quantity, playback, and lively noise cancellation.
Beforehand, the CMF account had shared pictures of the again that revealed easily accessible screws and a tiny screwdriver matching the model’s aesthetic. The teases strongly hinted the machine would have an simply detachable rear panel, which appears confirmed in the present day in a post that includes pictures of the panel itself in black, blue, gentle inexperienced, and orange colorways.
It’s not recognized if different firms are making alternate rear panels, however trying nearer, it appears as if the machine would possibly deal with panels including both a bigger battery — just like a Mophie Juice Pack or the Motorola telephones that supported “Moto Mods” a number of years in the past — or a pockets for holding credit score and ID playing cards.
Nothing additionally hasn’t revealed if eradicating the rear panel will present simpler entry to the CMF Cellphone 1’s internals, together with its battery, however the function could focus extra on customizing look and performance than bettering repairability.
Along with asserting the CMF Cellphone 1 on July eighth at 5AM ET, the model may also debut its CMF Buds Professional 2 and Watch Professional 2 at its “Group Replace” occasion.