This rugged phone could be perfect for tradies

A new phone is coming to market. No, we're not talking about a new iPhone from Apple, but rather a device from an unlikely source. Construction and tools manufacturer Caterpillar is coming into the mobile phone market with the Cat S60. And it can see through walls. No really!

You see, the Cat S60 is going to be one of the most rugged and tough smart phones out there. Not only that, it's going to sport some pretty great features that even some major flagship phones lack. Specifically, it will have a huge battery, drop proof, water resistance, expandable memory and runs stock Android. Wow! That's a pretty full on phone. But there's more! Being aimed at tradies, Caterpillar as included a Flir thermal imaging camera, which can take measurements from up to 30 meters away and through walls!

And the phone can take a beating. It's rated to survive falls onto concrete from a maximum height of 1,8m. It's also water resistant, being able to take a swim for up to 60 mins up to a depth of 5 meters.

The Cat S60 will be available later in the year and should be about $875AUD.

If you know a tradie, why not share this phone with them?