New Moto Mod brings wireless charging and IR blaster in a thin package

The Moto Mods platform that Lenovo introduced alongside the Moto Z line is certainly an intriguing concept. But like most proprietary tech solutions, it can only ever be as good as its third-party support. In an effort to address this, the Chinese OEM is currently holding the "Transform the Smartphone Challenge" along with IndieGoGo to source and crowd-fund interesting new Moto Mods.

"The Ultimate Moto Z Mod" is one of the entries in the contest and it definitely looks promising. In its current state it is little more than a wireless charging coil, that plugs into the phones USB port and happens to be shaped to fit as a magnetic back plate. In fact, at only 3mm, it is only a bit thicker than Moto's own Style backs and those don't offer any additional functionality.

When complete, the Ultimate Moto Z Mod promises to do away with the cable and incorporate the proper Moto Z pogo pins. Also, an improved version is coming to add an IR blaster to the handset. In accordance with the Transform the Smartphone Challenge, the design can have a chance of being picked up and officially sold by Verizon. For that to happen, however, it has to meet its $5,000 campaign goal.

If you are feeling adventurous, you can head on over to the IndieGoGo page at the source link and support the project. Pitching in $35 will presumably get you the wireless charging case and $10 more will buy you the one with an IR blaster inside. That does sound like an amazing deal, considering the cost of other Moto Mods.

However, we can't really be sure what will happen with the potential product and your investment if it doesn't make it to Moto HQ for official distribution.

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