Although now faded into the annals of history, there was a time when a mobile phone manufacturer held a significant position in the domestic market. That company was “SKY,” which, when compared to today, gave off a feeling similar to “Apple.”
“Distinctive Ideas and Clean Design Mobile Phones”
SKY cultivated a dedicated fan base with distinctive ideas and clean designs, creating a sense of enthusiasm among consumers. However, due to subsequent management difficulties, SKY was acquired by Pantech, and eventually, both SKY and Pantech disappeared into history.
“In 2009: Wind-Powered Mobile Phone, SKY Whoo”
In 2009, SKY developed a concept mobile phone powered by the wind, named “SKY Whoo.” In English, it was known as the “SKY WHOOO IM-S410.”
The unique feature of this product was its ability to sense the wind, representing an interesting and playful challenge attempted in the feature phone era before smartphones became dominant.
“Recognition of Breath at the Speaker”
The phone operated based on the principle of recognizing breath at the speaker, allowing users to engage in 3G mobile functions such as video calls, global roaming, and terrestrial DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting).
A mobile phone with a unique concept of being wind-powered, it’s a feature that one might wish to be applied even today. Occasionally, the thought of being able to turn pages on a phone by blowing wind crosses the mind, offering a whimsical touch to modern functionality.