Desire 2 Brethren? Could be… We Give You: HTC Magic 2

20/02/2011 19:05 par slaytane

Since HTC Desire 2 has been recently spotted online, we think that we’re not far off is we showcase you a relative of this handset: HTC Magic 2. Its specs are pretty appealing, as they include a 1GHz CPU, 512MB RAM and a 3.7 inch touchscreen display (AMOLED).

This HTC design belongs to Long-Nong Huang, who also included a 5MP camera on the concept. Of course, this is an Android phone, but we expect Desire 2 to be much better specced than this Magic follow-up. It should at least run Gingerbread, it not Android 2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Blackshaddow, a Very Original and Interesting Approach to the HTC Tablet

20/02/2011 18:11 par slaytane

Although designer Long-Nong Huang didn’t provide too much info on the HTC Blackshaddow tablet (not quite the HTC Scribe or HTC Flyer, right?), this device is very original. We’ll explain immediately why, after stating that this concept (and some more that will come soon) is the work of Silverstreet, as the designer mentioned.

Well, for starters this isn’t your average landscape slate, so the HTC tablet in question is a portrait device, that’s basically a bigger smartphone. We guess that crossing the 5 inch limit automatically makes your device a tablet these days, then so be it! Let’s embrace the HTC Blackshaddow as the 5 inch smartphone, or a smartbook or the tiny tablet that challenged the Dell Streak to a duel.

Would you like to have a wider than usual smartphone in your pocket? What do you think about this HTC tablet design?

Tube Dual-Core Smartphone Upgrades Features With Cartridges

20/02/2011 18:07 par slaytane

We consider the Antoine Brieux latest design, HTC Tube, a brilliant idea, one that would get some kudos even from Modu: a smartphone based on cartridges to enhance its features. HTC Tube is available in a Starter, Smart and Ultimate Edition, with the first running Android 2.2 on a 800MHz and the Ultimate using a 1.5GHz Dual core CPU coupled with WP7/Android 2.2 via dual boot.

Features can change depending on the cartridge you use and we learn that the external case of the handset is made of a magnesium alloy and incorporates a 4.65 inch S-Amoled multitouch capacitive display with a 16:9 ratio. The internal cartridge provides the most important features, like the GPS, WiFi, 3G, camera (up to 12MP) with dual LED flash, 1800mAh battery and more.

1GB of RAM should also be present on the HTC Tube ultimate Edition, while the Smart Edition will only feature Windows Phone7 with HTC Sense, 576MB RAM and a 5MP camera. This NAK Design phone can evolve endlessly, as cartridges keep getting made, so this idea is once again, brilliant! Is anyone in Taiwan reading this?!

Future Smartphone by Hazo Design

20/02/2011 18:01 par slaytane

We received the following HTC concept from Hazo Design, without any mentions of specifications or design traits, so we’ll speculate on this device. This is possibly the longest HTC model I’ve seen and the Android logo on the side points towards a Froyo/Gingerbread/Honeycomb smartphone, with a tiny camera on the front upper side (unless that’s the Home button on the lower side and HTC is spelled the wrong way).

If I would be daydreaming about this handset, I’d say it features a transparent screen, that allows the user to enter a new type of augmented reality and take photos easily. Am I assuming too much?

Gemstone is a Luxury Smartphone

20/02/2011 17:59 par slaytane

What if HTC started making luxury smartphones? Designer Sylvain Gerber sees this as possible and proves with a brand new concept phone, the HTC Gemstone. This is an Android phone with an AMOLED screen and borrowing design elements from HTC Touch Diamond 1 and 2.

The metal shell at the back and overall look of the device make it a luxury item and we wouldn’t be surprised if a gem or two made its way onto the handset. An animated graphic is engraved on the back of the smartphone, resembling the shape of gemstones. Pretty neat, right?

HDD is Back: Finished Design and Specs Available Now!

19/02/2011 02:44 par slaytane

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This multi OS device comes with impressive specs, like 1080p video recording, HDMI connectivity, screen optimization and a hard buttons manager detailed below. Also, the full specifications list is mentioned in the last image, with the most impressive feats being the 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU, 10 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and 4G connectivity.

This device is able to run Android 2.2 or Windows Phone 7 or even switch between them with ease, also relying on the 1GB of RAM memory. It’s highly likely that till next summer we’ll get to see such handsets on the market, or even sooner. Great job Antoine!

HD3 Concept Runs Windows Phone 7, Uses HTC Sense 3

19/02/2011 02:40 par slaytane

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6 hardware buttons are also included and among them there are 3 WP7 buttons. Keep in mind that this design took Luke 15 hours to make and if you’re looking for specs, they’re nowhere to be found, since the creator of the HD3 left them up to the public to decide. The folks of XDA will suggest features and the designer will probably go with them.

We have to say this is a very nifty design and we really want the folks at HTC and Microsoft to check this out… one way or another. Also, the revamped HTC Sense looks nice, although MS said they won’t be accepting customizations on WP7.

iPhone Nano Mockups Start Popping Up

19/02/2011 02:07 par slaytane

Well, isn’t that sweet? We’ve just found an interesting article on 9to5mac.com referring to the future and smaller iPhone. While the iPhone 5 is supposed to sport a 4 inch display, Apple might also launch that mythical iPhone nano. This generated some mockups on the site we just mentioned.

Supposedly, the new smaller model will be codenamed N97 and it’ll be half the size of the current iPhone, while costing $49 on contract. Speculations also say that the new device is “all screen” and it goes all the way to the edges. The Home button will also be lacking… Will you buy such a gizmo or be happy with a mere iPhone concept?

The 9to5mac series of iPhone nano conceptual renderings continues with an image posted by commenter Jeremy (aka rade/eccles). As you can see, the idea of a full touchscreen without edges or borders is adopted. The display is pretty crisp and there doesn’t seem to be a change in resolution. What do you think of this iPhone design?

Previous iPhone nano mockups can be found on our site and now we have a “fat boy” on our hands. This thick device is a supposed iPhone nano concept, created by S J and placing the home button between the headset jack and the on/off/sleep/awake button.

The display resolution is the same as the one on the iPhone 4 and the tiny smartphone weighs about 3,2 ounces. Will this “baby iPhone” fit your needs?

iPhone 6 Concept Takes Us Even Further Into the Future

19/02/2011 02:00 par slaytane

Designer Archil Vardidze recently showed us a new iPhone concept, that moves even further away from the current innovations. This is the iPhone 6, that got rid of the antenna problem by moving it externally. Button material has changed and the device is based on an aluminum shell.

Solar batteries are also featured on this handset, expanding the life of the iPhone 6 and as far as the design is concerned, the new iPhone is more square-ish, but still slim. The look of the Home button has changed and it makes it look as if it has push levels, possibly for more than one command. Also, this iPhone seems a big longer and wider than its predecessors.

iPhone 7 anyone? What do you think about this device?

Apple iPad 2 Design, Created by Joy Studios

19/02/2011 01:56 par slaytane

The German firm Joy Studios sent us a tip concerning an iPad 2 design, that you can see after the break. There’s even a video of the device at the end of the article, if you’re interested. Turns out that this new slate runs iOS 4.2 and uses the iPhone 4 design traits. For more info be sure to read on.

Joy Studios’ creation supports WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, 3G+ connectivity and GPS, plus it incorporates a 3MP FaceTime camera and comes with a dock connector. Strangely enough, there’s also an SD card slot on this iPad 2 concept, a mini HDMI port, but the display is the same 9.7 inch multitouch screen, with a good resolution: 1920 x 1280 pixels.

As far as memory is concerned, you get either 32, 64 or 128 gigs of storage. Basically this is a larger iPhone 4, with some design traits borrowed from the first iPad. If this were real, how much would you spend for it?

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[via Joy Studios]