There is a mobile phone for everyone. While it is often the case that people just keep on buying new mobile phones when they grow tired of it, what if it were possible to just switch the casing to add, say, a camera? Or when one wants to go exercise, what if it were possible to just switch the casing for a pedometer?

Well, that must be the concept behind the creation of Modu, the lightest mobile phone to date. It has been out for the past two years, but this month marks its debut in the UK. It will be exclusive to the Purely Gadgets web store.

While it does sound very basic, the whole point of the mobile phone is that it is able to sort of adapt to your needs through a variety of “jackets” you can slip the unit into. For example, you want your mobile phone to double as a digital photo frame, you can slip it in a frame casing and voila, you get an instant 8 inch frame slash media player and charging dock. You can even turn your mobile phone into a relaxing ambient light by using the night jacket.

Since there are plenty of all in one mobile phones out in the market, you may find yourself staying away from novelty devices like these. However, if you are in need of a light, function centered phone the Modu may just be for you. If you can still hold out for more of the same kind of features, but built with a touch screen, you can always choose to wait for the upcoming Modu 2.

The Modu will be ready for purchase this month, priced at 129.99 GBP for the unit itself. For the jackets, you will have to pay around 25 GBP and above depending on the type you are going for.