Communication CONCEPT Design Phone

Samsung is keeping us all busy with the hype which has been created for the design that Samsung’s new mobile, Galaxy S5, will come with.

We have seen a teaser which was displayed on the official blog of Samsung and invitations were sent to journalists for the event that has been named ‘Samsung Unpacked’ at the Mobile World Congress show to be held in Barcelona this month.

What we know so far is that the icons displayed are somewhat flat when it comes to design, remember the Apple’s iOS 7? Yes exactly, the new Samsung design is quite similar to that. The invitation which was sent included details of the event’s webcast. The list of applications includes a total of 9 apps; Curiosity, Outdoor, Fun, Speed, Style, Social, Fitness, Life and Privacy. The icons for these apps have been given different colors. The colors which have been employed are blue, red, green, purple and yellow.
The device still uses Touchwiz with some new tweaks. The tweaked version helps the Samsung devices stand out among other Android devices. The teaser gives us a bit of perspective on what Samsung is focusing on; Speed and privacy along with quenching the curiosity of its users by providing them with enhanced search options maybe.

VP Kwon Oh-hyn, said last November that the company is quite good at designing hardware but lacks expertise when it comes to development of software. It is being speculated that Samsung will also be making debut of a new version of Galaxy Gear watch in addition to GS5. This speculation is supported by the myriad of reference made to number 5 in the latest teaser by the company. There are also claims of a new and unique home-screen which will adapt itself according to the user’s activity or the user’s location.
We have already seen an image that is floating around the internet which shows us a screen that has a number of cards – Google Now much? – And helps us in understanding what Samsung might have up their sleeve. News which is being considered ‘leaked’ tells us that the gadget will be available in metal and in plastic. Other than that, it is being said that the mobile will come with a 5.25” screen, a bit larger than S4’s display. Furthermore, it will be employing iris to recognize the user (no need for passwords) and shall be the host to Snapdragon processor.

The price tags for the metal and plastic version vary for obvious reasons with the metal one being at 800 Euros and the plastic one at 650 Euros. If there’s any truth in all that is being speculated and rumored, Samsung may have followed Apple’s lead which involved launching a plastic version iPhone; iPhone 5C along with the 5S last year.
Do you like the new Galaxy S5? Let us know in comments.

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“Size doesn’t matter,” or at least that’s what Devotec, the developer of the world’s smallest phone charger, seems to think.
Measuring just 3.3cm x 2.3cm x 1.3cm (half an inch thick, 1.3 inches long and 0.9 of an inch wide), Devotec Fuel Micro Charger is an emergency source of energy that can be at hand at all times. Its inconspicuous size makes it perfect as a keychain, and even though it does not really compare to high-capacity power banks, Fuel can save you when the phone’s battery gets depleted.

The 220mA battery found inside Fuel should keep the phone alive for 20 to 30 minutes of talk time. Using the screen would cause the battery to drain even faster, and this is why Fuel should only be used for making calls. As an alternative, Fuel is said to offer up to a couple of hours of stand-by time. The three indicator LEDs will let you know if the power is on, if it’s charging or fully charged. You should also know that this micro charger comes with an On/Off switch and the battery holds the charge for one month.

One thing that I like about its design is that it connects directly to the phone, thus making additional cables unnecessary. The aluminum casing is shaped like a jerry can, and using it is as simple as removing the cap and plugging the microUSB nozzle into your smartphone. Given the connector, it won’t be able to charge iPhones or iPads, but it shouldn’t have any problems powering most Android, Samsung, LG, Sony, Motorola, Nokia or Blackberry smartphones.

While it does not require any cables to charge the smartphones it connects to, charging the tiny gadget itself does ask for a microUSB cable. Most people already have the one that came with their phones or tablets, so that really shouldn’t be a problem.

Fuel can be purchased from Firebox for £24.99 (or roughly $41). At this price, you can get proper power banks, but those are heavier, take up more room, and are generally more cumbersome. It’s up to you if you prefer small dimensions over a higher capacity, and it only depends on your needs if Fuel is right for you. Still, instead of a boring keychain, I would rather have one of these attached to my keys.

Concepts Design Gadgets Phone Smartphones

The concept of slender phones with large faces was tossed out of the window thanks to iPhone and brigade. We like our phones meaty with healthy real estates and all the nuances; nothing short of a super-powerful computer in our palms. So here’s The “perfect phone,” one with a huge display, slide out keyboard, mouse-esque controls and Windows 7.

Designer: Lin Jian Feng