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LOHAS. I’m reading one, I’m reading twice, I’m staring at these five letters and I’m past my Latin, that’s for sure. I feel such an ignorant for not knowing, but the hope that I’m not the only one makes me feel a little bit better.

But now I do, because I made some research (it wasn’t difficult, a simple Google search made it all) and I found that the word is actually an acronym coming from Lifestyles of Health & Sustainability. More than that, LOHAS is an entire market segment that has its focus on aspects like health, fitness, the environment that people seem to be so very interested in these days, personal development, sustainable living and social justice.

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You might wonder now what in earth LOHAS has to do with a green cell phone. But it has and you’ll see how. For those who adhere to LOHAS, here’s a concept phone that you will surely be interested in: the Aqua Liquid. Designed by Sean Park, the green cell phone is based on liquid fuel cells, which makes it an eco-friendly device.



The phone is made of recyclable components and I’m sure you’re happy to know that once your handset becomes history you can recycle it. In addition, the display uses the E-Ink technology, which helps you save not only battery life, but also talk time.



Unfortunately, the Aqua Liquid is just a concept for the moment.

(Source: concept-phones.com)

Each and every time we had the chance to see a Nokia concept, we’ve come to the conclusion that nothing else could ever be done when it comes to design, functionality or the features list. It’s just a first impression, of course, because we know that it won’t be long until another concept will come out, making us feel precisely the same thing.

Here is a brand new concept, created by the Parisian designer Fabien Nauroy (who is, in fact, a student in Industrial Design), that looks quite nice, as you can see in the pictures. This could be, indeed, a dreaded competitor for Apple’s iPhone.

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According to the designer, this beautiful Nokia concept is inspired by paper mail. And if you don’t really understand how in earth the phone is inspired by paper mail, give me the chance to explain. It seems that the screen is detachable. How? Well, you can detach it from its body. It’s just like when receiving a letter and trying to take the paper out of the envelope. Something like that.



On the other hand, the handset’s screen is based on a very well-known technology, the electronic ink one. Therefore, if you want to share something with your loved ones, you can do this by simply detaching the display. You don’t have to worry about the storage, because the display is based on a memory stick of no more, no less than 4GB.



In addition, the screen can also be used for displaying photo just like on a photo frame. You just have to connect the handset to a small USB base. And the last best thing is that the Nokia concept comes with a full keyboard in AZERTY layout.

(Source: concept-phones.com)

If you thought that all the cell phones that get to see the light of the day these days are complicated, with a very sophisticated design and an overwhelming features list, then you’d be happy to know that there are still many designers out there who believe that simplicity can do miracles.

In the given context, let me tell you about a concept phone created by Manuel Irritier in collaboration with the ArmadaQuadrat team. These guys came up with a very simple mobile phone aimed at people who are convinced that the main characteristic of such a device should consist of letting the user communicate with his dear ones. Because we’re tempted to forget the reason why the cell phone was invented in the first place.

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So, if you don’t need features like a camera, email, Internet or SMS, all stuffed in your mobile phone, then the Simplicity Phone is the perfect alternative, being a normal device that one can use only for receiving and making calls. The only reminiscence of the modern technology is the touchscreen display, but the designers have a very good reason to stick with it: the fact that is more user-friendly.



As you can easily see, the design is very simple and comes in a flip form with a digital clock placed on its cover, to help you always keep track of time. Being so simple, the device shouldn’t cost too much, so another great advantage would be its affordability. Still, the Simplicity Phone is just a concept for the moment.

(Source: Tuvie.com)

There is no doubt about the fact that mobile phones manufacturers seem to forget an essential aspect concerning the devices they build, more precisely the purpose that made them see the light of the day in the first place. So, are you prepared to find out the truth? Let me tell you that these handsets were designed in order to allow people to make and receive calls. They are so advanced nowadays, and so damn complicated, that you just cannot believe your ears. Even if we are talking about feature-rich devices, approximately 5% of those specifications are really used by cell phones owners.



This is why Russian designer Vadim Kibardin created a small prepaid handset, the Freedom 2010 phone, which is aimed at those who use to travel a lot, from one country to another. So, if you’re one of those lucky people and you find in the situation that your phone refuses to work, you can always count on the Freedom 2010 phone.

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The solution for travelers and for those who hate the high-end devices available on the market, the phone comes with 60, 100 or 200 minutes. In addition, you don’t have to worry about Roaming tarrifs or about all sorts of prefixes your mind can’t remember under any circumstances. But the good news doesn’t end here. There’s no need for a SIM card, there are no roaming charges, and, best of all, the Freedom 2010 has a charging time of only 10 minutes. Spectacular, right? Not to mention the fact that the information you need, like the phone number or important services, are being kept on the back of the phone.



One last advantage refers to the portability of the Freedom 2010, due to its tiny silhouette. I’m sure that the device managed to win you over, but, unfortunately, this is a concept phone that might never reach the mass production.

(Source: concept-phones.com)

You (as a luxury car manufacturer) don’t really exist in the eyes of your consumers if there isn’t a mobile phone available on the market or at least as a concept that has your logo written all over it. That’s an exaggerated statement, I agree, but there must be some truth in it, as more and more car makers jostle each other in order to achieve their goal: to have a mobile phone branded with their name.



If you’re familiar with such devices, which usually belong to limited editions, coming with not-so-very affordable prices, then you must know about the Aston Martin or Ferrari cell phones that managed to create sensation around these companies. It’s a matter of fashion and trends, rather than a commercial strategy, if you ask me, but this is my humble opinion.

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Anyway, the point is that if your name is Audi and you’re a car manufacturer, then you are entitled to have a secret desire like having a handset of your own. And guess what? You don’t have to waste a lot of time trying to find someone to conceive the handset that you’ve been dreaming about, because designer Sergio Gedanke made your mission a whole lot easier. He came up with a brand new device, the iTT, which combines a classic design with stylish-sporty accents coming straight from cars that people all know very well, like Audi TT and Audi A8.



The designer explained the reason why he chose Audi over other similar companies: “The Audi brand is a well-respected and trusted product in the automotive world. The iTT concept phone is a result of exploring Audi’s form vocabulary on a handheld device such as a cell phone”. The black and silver combination strengthens the idea of durability and elegance, while the red main menu button, placed in the center of the silver fascia, is the spot color that endows the device with life.



“The iTT phone incorporated similar materials and finished found on the roadster TT and the high-class A8 model. User-interface is also similar to current trends in both automotive interiors and handheld devices such as trackballs and backlit customizable keyboards. The innovative tilting screen allows easy reading during driving”.

Quite ingenious, isn’t it?

(Source: concept-phones.com)