The first modular mobile phone has been awarded for making World Record by The Guinness World Record™ for being the world’s lightest mobile phone. The phone is Modu which is tiny and classy mobile phone.  Incredible  mobile phones are making their way out.

modu was launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) event, Barcelona, Spain in February 2008. It is absolutely innovative being the world’s first modular mobile phone, supported by a variety of ecosystem partners.

Modu is not just a standalone mobile phone but a group of ecosystem which includes modu mates (modu-enabled consumer electronic products) and stylishly designed phone enclosures called ‘Modu jackets.  At core modu is a tiny, sleek mobile phone that is fully functional and user-friendly.

Modu was always emphasised upon for keeping tiny, light and compact all over the design process with the focus to realise innovative approach. And that’s how the results have been reaped in the form of the phone that is not only miniature, but also superbly designed and minimalist, whilst offering all the functions and capabilities of a normal-sized handset.

the Guinness World Records™ jury considered and observed Modu from different perspective and finally give away the laurel. It declared that “The lightest mobile phone is the modu, which weighs 40.1 g (1.41 oz).” Guinness World Records™ added: “modu’s dimensions are 72.1 mm (2.8 inches) x 37.6 mm (1.4 inches) x 7.8 mm (0.3 inches).”

Zack Weisfeld, modu’s VP Marketing, said: “The Guinness World Record™ is a great achievement for a team that has worked tirelessly to take modu from the drawing board to producing full working devices in less than a year. From the outset, modu’s tiny dimensions and super light weight have been fundamental to delivering the disruptive, modular communication concept that modu embodies.

“With modu, the mobile phone can now be added to the list of ‘invisible’ items that people carry with them wherever they go, such as a bunch of keys, their wallet and their watch.”

“modu has already made a huge impact since its launch at MWC, with mobile network operators, consumer electronics manufacturers and other potential partners all attracted by our revolutionary approach.”