The New ‘World’s Thinnest Phone’ Fits Into Business Card Case

So many smartphones are going for bigger. How about one that’s the size of a business card? The “Card-Phone” made by Kyocera will be available in Japan next month. It’s…

Shani Valencia

Updated Oct 18, 2018 10:53 AM EDT

A guest takes a picture on their smartphone of the works by Mary McCartney which are displayed at Victoria and Albert Museum on October 10, 2018 in London, England. The photographic series was gifted to the V&A by Mary McCartney to mark the opening of the photography centre.

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So many smartphones are going for bigger. How about one that's the size of a business card?

The "Card-Phone" made by Kyocera will be available in Japan next month. It's being called the "world's thinnest phone."

The tiny phone has no camera and no apps. You will be able to take calls and browse the internet. The screen looks like an e-reader. The phone will cost about $300. No word on if this technology will reach the U.S.