Backside connector (was: Fairphone with hardware-keyboard (QWERTY possible)?)

Now that the specifications of Fairphone 2 have been announced, it looks like something along the line might be possible. There are connectors that could be used for stuff like NFC, wireless charging, and possibly also for a keyboard. Somewhere I’ve read the connectors speak USB, which sounds like anything should be possible :smile:

Edit: Giving sources is always a good idea:

Blog post on fairphone.com: The architecture of the Fairphone 2

First, we included an expansion port in the back of the transceiver. This expansion port gives us the option to build alternative back covers with integrated additional functionality – for example, adding NFC for payments. The port is designed to connect to additional circuitry in the specially designed outer case through a set of spring-loaded connector (pogo) pins. The port provides power sourcing and charging and also data connectivity through standard USB signaling.

Emphasis is mine.

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