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There is nothing quite like having a concept video appear for a particular device, especially when you know that this particular device is going to be a hot ticket item by the time it hits the market. It is a safe bet to say that any generation iPhone is going to garner plenty of attention, and with the upcoming iPhone 6, we have seen in recent times that the rumors are starting to pile up thick and fast. Here is not quite a rumor, but rather, an idea from a fan as to how the iPhone 6 might look like as depicted in the YouTube video above.

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iPhone 6 Concept Video Surfaces original content from Ubergizmo.

[CES 2014] ZTE has come up with its fair share of devices in the past, especially smartphones and to a certain extent, tablets, but what they have done with this proof-of-concept known as the ZTE Eco-Mobius is equally interesting, or perhaps even more so. While this particular concept does look interesting on the CES showfloor, it does not seem as though ZTE has any intent to fully commit themselves to the Eco-Mobius project in any particular manner. Rather, the whole idea of the Eco-Mobius would be to showcase just how a modular smartphone might look like, as well as how it might all come and fit together.

With the ZTE Eco-Mobius, it depicts just how the “core” modules are all able to be swapped out. And when I mention “core” modules here, I’m really serious – it includes the likes of a camera, CPU, GPU, RAM, and ROM. The whole idea behind this modular capability is to reduce the amount of waste by enabling individual pieces to be replaced, instead of purchasing a whole new smartphone yet again after a year or two. What do you think of the idea of a modular smartphone, and should it be extended to the world of tablets as well? Image courtesy of The Verge.

ZTE Eco-Mobius Prototype Spotted original content from Ubergizmo.

iOS 7 looks great and it is a refreshing change from the same iOS look that we have been used to seeing for the past few years. However there are some who aren’t overly excited about the new changes Apple has made to the operating system, claiming that it looks cartoony and too bright. With that being said, will Apple be taking these comments into consideration in future iOS builds? Apple has been known to stick to their guns so it’s quite hard to tell, but thanks to a new concept for iOS 8 called iOS 8 Infinity by designer Nico Achkasov, it has us yearning for some changes in future iOS updates that will hopefully be more in line with what Achkasov has created.

Upon first glance it might look like much and it might not look like Achkasov has changed much, but at the same time there is a slightly more toned down feel to the entire operating system which exudes a more “serious” vibe versus iOS 7’s design which can come off a little whimsical. This is because Achkasov has taken some design cues from Google’s icon design for its iOS apps, where a little bezel/shadow is added to the base of the icon that not only maintains its flatness, but at the same time gives it a little more “life” as well. In any case it’s just a fun concept and if you have a minute to spare, check it out in the video above.

So what do you guys think of Achkasov’s subtle changes to Apple’s operating system? Yay or nay?

iOS 8 Infinity Shows What Could Have Been If Google Had Designed The Icons original content from Ubergizmo.

Car keys are something we don’t really give much thought to, although we suppose if we had the car key pictured above, well you can be sure we’d never stop talking about it. Pictured above is a concept key fob belonging to the BMW i8, which for those unfamiliar, is a concept hybrid vehicle that was unveiled back in the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car’s design, even from 4 years ago, remains futuristic looking even today, and we suppose its key fob is no different. While this is a concept, it is apparently an official concept which was shared by a BMW insider with the folks at Bimmerfile.

While most key fobs come with a few buttons to unlock/lock the car, pop the boot, or sound the alarm, this key fob does that and more. It is said to feature a high resolution LCD display that will be able to display a variety of relevant information to the owner. For example it will be able to tell what is the range left in the car before requiring a recharge, or how long left before the car is fully charged, and etc. The key fob will also feature a handful of buttons that can be customized according to the user’s needs, making it a lot more handy than your regular key fob, although we can only imagine how troublesome and expensive it would be to lose it.

This is currently a concept and BMW has yet to officially confirm its existence, but in the meantime what do you guys make of it?

BMW i8 Key Fob Concept Is Pretty Futuristic original content from Ubergizmo.

Earlier in the week, we did report that Windows 8 Threshold might see the return of the proper Start menu experience, but that remains a rumor even until now. Of course, until something official comes out, we are stuck with the pseudo-Start button in Windows 8.1, but this has not stopped other more enterprising and imaginative folks from working on what could possibly be down the road. 20 year old designer Jay Machalani has thought up of what Windows 8.2 could look like, where it comes with the well loved Start menu, not to mention a seeming success in the integration of both Desktop and Start screen interfaces.

Machalani, a self-proclaimed “UX/UI & Branding Architect”, has spent a few months working on a future Windows design, touting that he loves Windows 8 personally, thinking that it is “the best OS for productivity and awesomeness” despite being “filled with massive flaws.” The conceptual Windows 8.2 interface comes with a Modern look and feel, where Machalani shared, “You can make it bigger or smaller, pin your apps and live tiles, resize them, get a quick access to the Classic apps Jumplist (loved that feature from Windows 7), access the notification center, settings, power options and search. It makes sense.” Do you hope that Microsoft would go in this direction?

Windows 8.2 Concept Sees Modern UI On The Desktop original content from Ubergizmo.