Pomegranate NS08 is a remarkable new phones with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a smart phone these days - but that's just the beginning.
- Built-in Projector: Project HD movies to any surface, any time.
- Global Voice Translator: Communicating in almost all countries in the world with a built-in translator's voice Delima. Speaking any language to the front of the microphone, and Pomegranates will translate to the language of your choice of speakers in the rear.
- Coffee Brewer: Yes, it is finally possible. Just enter one of the single-drink packages and Pomegranate take it from there. Total drinking time of 30 seconds - and it's hands-free.
- Shaver: An electric razor bult directly to your smartphone, eliminating the need for a separate shavers. If you're in a hurry you can even talk and shave at the same time.
- Harmonica: The Pomegranate is not just about work, it's about fun. And what's more fun than a smartphone you can play? When the day you start to pull out a harmonica and play along with Pomegranate pulse presets, or create your own.
Pomegranate NS08 For reals?
Unfortunately, no.
The Pomegranate NS08 phone was designed as a viral place-branding campaign for Nova Scotia.
Designed to attract interest in Nova Scotia and establish it as a desirable place to live and do business, the campaign made it’s way out to more than 3 million people in over 195 countries.
Even with the campaign’s success, some have criticized the Government of Nova Scotia for spending $300,000 on the marketing initiative.
Advertising, which included online advertising on websites in New England, sent users to the website to check out the incredible, seemingly impossible new device.
Upon clicking 'I’ve seen enough' or 'Release date' on www.pomegranatephone.com, an array of screens are displayed to the visitor before ultimately presenting information about Nova Scotia and its culture.
The experience is actually quite nice – here are a few screenshots showing the transition from miraculous device to delightful province.
