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If you've ever struggled to make a call where there is no phone signal, one enterprising hacker may have the answer.

German inventor Dennis de Bel says his invention could lead to a resurgence in the ancient art.

He boasted the technique is NSA-proof, and free to use.

He revealed the project at a recent Berlin art show.

'S.M.S. or Smoke Messaging Service, takes your device to the next level,' he said

'Based on millennia of experience this iPhone hardware addon offers you safe, long distance, visual communication for free!

'Smoke is one of the earliest technologies for long distance visual communication - this iPhone addon offers you the advantages of ancient technology TODAY!'


The first known use of smoke signals is in Ancient China, where soldiers stationed along the Great Wall would alert each other of impending enemy attack by signaling from tower to tower.