Whereas the original prototype had a thin, flimsy shell, the Virta 2's gone downright rugged, ditching the iPhone chrome for a more durable gunmetal frame, and there's a full compliment of sensors (compass, accelerometer, ambient light and proximity) alongside quad-band radios, WiFi, Bluetooth and a pair of cameras for your video chat testing needs.

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It's split between two modes: an old-school one that works like the original right down to three buttons on the shell and an app mode that utilizes the touchscreen and allows users to play rock, paper, scissors with their pets.

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These walls feature shell-covered works, the original "Rococo" style.

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