Change is the law of nature. This aptly applies to almost every field of work or innovation coming to existence. Sometime in the past, portable gadgets were objects that inspired wonder. Communication is one of the most affected field, which started gaining pace with the advent of cellphones. Today mobile phones, both high-end and cheap, are available for every sect of society. Still, technology is not letting innovators satisfy themselves with what they have. High-end technology and unusual designs are flooding the market. Now, we have cellphones that can be wrapped around the wrist, can be folded and much more. Innovators are striving to get more out of every new advancement in technology. Here is a collection of some of the best concept phones, which are the future of portable communication devices. Ring Phone by Tao Ma The Sony Ericsson Ring Phone can safely be included in the tiniest cell phone category. While answering a call simply hold the ring close to your ear and pull out the microphone. It has a round screen for simple and easy communication. This is another example of a wearable gizmo or I’d rather say a jewelry gizmo. This could be not only your tiniest cell phone but also wearing it on the finger means you can do away with the hassle of carrying the cell phone and the associated danger of dropping or losing the device.
Handphone Concept Handphone is designed to have it to hand and allow you to call using a natural gesture, features voice control for activation and dial memorized numbers. The fingers of the hand make the right size for it, as the microphone can be put very near the mouth and the speaker almost inside the ear to facilitate communication in the nosiest of spaces as well. It is easy to wear the handphone owing to its simple design that uses elastic string, which can be rolled around the middle finger and the wrist.
Bracelet Phone by Tao Ma Designer Tao Ma has designed an inimitably different concept phone that looks like a bracelet. When this bracelet phone receives any message, it starts vibrating and making or receiving a phone call is just too easy. To read the message, take the bracelet out of your wrist and press the diamond-like keystroke.
Buzz Concept Phone by Amit Dongre Buzz is a unique concept of a mobile phone meant for use in crowded places. Created by Amit Dongre, this cell phone will not be clasped but is to be worn on the back of your palm supported by a wristband and finger bands. The wristband has the mouthpiece and the earpiece is present in the finger band. This phone might not slip from your hand if pushed in a crowded place but turning the wrist too much to receive calls has the danger of spraining the wrist instead.
Nokia 4G Concept Phone Nokia 4G Concept draws inspiration from Nokia Morph. You can wrap it on your wrist. The presence of an earpiece tends to make it chic and stylish. It comes with a stylus and most importantly, has an interactive touchscreen interface. ‘Think different’ seems to be the mantra.
Op Art Touch Phone The Op Art touch phone has everything that today’s generation seeks in a functional cell phone. The center flaunts a touch screen display that can modify its appearance with op art images. Targeting the tech savvy youth of today, this design sports two sliding sides that cleverly cover up the microphone, speaker and a camera too. This feeds the craving of those seeking a tad bit of an arty touch. Intended to house the 3G technology, such a form won’t fail to stand out in the crowd.
Natural Year Phone Hailed as the ‘Natural Year Phone,’ the new mobile phone will feature natural components and help in controlling e-waste. Though there isn’t much info about the functions of the Natural Phone, but it’ll be all hay, barring the screen and the keypad.
Wrist Phone Featuring basic requirements of a cell phone, the Wrist Phone comes fully functional with a LED display, keypad and headset jack. The Wrist Phone not just flaunts an innovative design, eliminating the need of a wristwatch, but it would be in the reach of average buyers as well. The use-and-throw phone could be a handy gadget for critical situations.
Bracelet Cell-phone Designed by Nicolas Nicolaou, the ‘Bracelet Cell-phone’ is a concept phone that simultaneously works as an electronic watch. Featuring a built in scrolling function, letting you move between various functions available on the device and a built-in camera, allowing the users to take photos and send real time images, the wearable Cell-phone is compatible with both touch screen and voice recognition technology. The phone can be worn on your wrist like a bracelet or a wristwatch. Moreover, users can turn on or off the mobile-phone through the green or red line depict onto it.
03-Phone by Jonathan C. Smith Inspired by an armadillo, the 03-Phone by Jonathan C. Smith is an identical portable device that keeps the basic interaction between the user and the phone simple. Featuring an interface and buttons with tactile and audible responses, the 03-Phone also presents a jog wheel that squeezes it to fit in your pocket. The users have to open it in order to make or receive a call or select any other functions.
I really like the design of some of them, but what about the price ? huhu.