iPhone 8 Concept

Very Cool iPhone 8 Concept

This iPhone 8 rendering was done by designer Steel Drake from Kyrgyzstan. The concept renders on Behance show a unibody smartphone case formed from a single piece of glass that covers the front and back of the iPhone, and also wraps around the top and bottom of the device. Aluminum inserts on the sides are then home to buttons and antennas.

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iLens Camera Concept

iLens is a mirror less interchangeable lens camera concept.

Dual lens system provides you with an option to click with the 50mm prime lens on the main device. Magnetically attachable zoom and telephoto lens give you more dynamic photography options. Makes the iLens a powerful camera that is genuinely pocket-able. Plus, you won't miss any precious moment just because you took time to put on a new lens.

iLens Camera Concept

The iLens concept design will likely never see a commercial release. The iLens was created by Rishi Soman, an industrial design student from India. The concept design features all the things you'd expect from an iPhone, but with interchangeable lenses that you would normally see in an SLR camera.

iLens Camera Concept

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/ilens-camera-concept

Apple Watch, is it hit or miss??

The iWatch has arrived, and it’s called Apple Watch

Way too much hype is surrounding it. Everyone seems to think that it will be a hit because it is an Apple product. We see the iWatch penetrating the younger crowd. Soon after, interest will drop. Is it going to be a hit?? Only time will tell. We don’t think Swiss watch industry is in a trouble.

Apple Watch, is it hit or miss??

Apple Watch

The device has a square face. The display activates as you raise your wrist. The crown's spin changes what it does based on the context in which it's used. It allows zooming, control adjustment, and scrolling— and it's also the home button. There's also a button that allows you to call up your contact list.

Apple Watch

The Watch features interchangeable bands in a variety of materials, including a magnet-stuffed leather band that closes itself around your wrist, and a steel bracelet with a deployment-style clasp. There are two watch sizes, Apple has bundled the different options together into three distinct collections (aluminium, stainless steel and 18-carat gold).

Apple Watch

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Apple.com

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Our Take

It it definitely the best smart watch today. There’s no question about that. There is lots unknown about Apple Watch (battery life, water resistance, etc). But, we still don’t get all the hype about “Smart Watch”. Maybe we are old fashioned, Watch to tell the time and iPhone for everything else.

Apple Watch

Too bad there’s no round version of the Apple Watch, we are not completely sold on a square face of the Watch. If you are into Fitness and Workout - this watch is amazing. SMS, Maps, and all the other “Smart” features, we are not so sure.

Apple Watch

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/apple-watch-hit-miss/

The Rolling Mouse

The Rolling Mouse charges using electromagnetic induction.

The Rolling Mouse isn't just another cordless computer mouse. This good looking mouse doesn't require battery changes or a charger in order to juice up its battery. With the Rolling Mouse charging is done via short distance wireless charging using wireless Bluetooth technology through resonant inductive coupling - electromagnetic induction.

The Rolling Mouse

Because a large battery is not needed, the Rolling Mouse has a slim profile. Looks very elegant and slick. Unfortunately it looks there is a traditional scroll wheel and 2 buttons. Lack of Multi Touch technology is big minus. We would like to see ergonomically correct Magic Mouse (Apple).

The Rolling Mouse

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/rolling-mouse/

iControl

iControl is the Missing piece in Apple’s HomeKit.

Designer Peter Zigich, has come up with device that controls Smart Home using upcoming Apple’s HomeKit. It’s a cross between a universal remote control and an iDevice with lots of connectivity options. He calls this device iControl.
At Apple’s recent Worldwide Developers Conference HomeKit, a suite of tools for controlling devices such as lights, locks, garage doors, alarms, thermostats and more using iOS device was announced.

iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich

Current iOS devices (iPhone & iPad), are not well suited for Apples HomeKit & Home Automation for a number of key reasons:

• The lack of ZigBee, Z-Wave, IR prevents compatibility with hundreds of existing Home Automation devices.


• Many members of a household still do not own their iOS device (small children, grandparents, ……).


• Limited battery life for Home Automation.

iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich

A crucial hardware piece that is missing in the Apple Home Automation ecosystem, is a device / hub that would be in the centre of the living room, to control “Smart Home”. The simplest way to describe this gizmo is that it is a cross between a universal remote control and an iPod Touch with lots of connectivity options and sensors built into it.

iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich

Features:

• metal body


• 4” touch screen


• Touch ID


• Connectivity – Bluetooth BLE, WiFi, ZigBee, Z-Wave, IR infrared


• Front & back camera


• Siri, AirPlay, AirPlay Mirroring. Facetime, VoIP phone….


• Significantly larger battery (possible solar or wireless charging)


• Built in sensors to assist Smart devices (motion, temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, light etc).

iControl 3d concept by Peter Zigich

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/icontrol/

iPro 3d concept

iPro 3d concept is a mix between a Mac Pro and an iMac.

Swiss designer Kurt Merki Jr. has mixed the iMac with the Mac Pro into one product called the iPro. This device completes with a 35-inch display and integrated sound bar and it's looking good.

iPro 3d concept by Kurt Merki Jr.

The Apple iPro computer is a very nice looking concept that looks just like a Lenovo Yoga Tablet, with that circular tube at the bottom. It’s supposed to be a combo between a Mac Pro and an iMac. It features a glass OLED display with unibody design and relies on a flexible architecture. The unibody takes the shape of a tube and components can be lined up inside in order to fit the user’s needs.

iPro 3d concept by Kurt Merki Jr.

Apple iPro features a 35 inch Retina Cinema Display, with a resolution of 3382 x 1964 pixels. The device comes with front facing stereo speakers, 10 of them actually and dual microphones too. This model has a 20 degree tilt function and comes in 3 colors: gold, black and silver. There are actually two Mac Pros worth of hardware inside and the two computers are cooled down separately with a fan on either sides of the tube.

iPro 3d concept by Kurt Merki Jr.

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/ipro-3d-concept/

iHome concept

Apple iHome concept by designer Martin Hajek shows us what Apple’s home automation device might look like, if it ever came to real life.

Device takes its design cues from the iPhone 5s. Touch ID fingerprint scanner, looks like a square version of Apple’s iPhone 5s.

iHome concept

iHome concept

Designer's effort is appreciated, but unfortunately Martin completely failed this time. Not everything Apple makes, has to look like iPhone 5s. Ear speaker just bellow camera has no purpose at all. How about camera? What is the purpose,  it really makes no sense at all.

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/ihome-concept/

iWatch Concept by Todd Hamilton

Artist imagine what Apple’s iWatch could look like.

A designer named Todd Hamilton took a stab not only at what the still-speculative watch might look like, but how it might actually work to make calls.

The concept basically imagines the iWatch with vertical controls, something that Hamilton believes “Apple would actually produce.

Lock screen with Siri access

He wanted to retain a slim form factor like the Fuelband and incorporate familiar UI components from iOS 7. It needed to feel natural on the wrist.

The concept shows a black and white lock screen, displaying the time, date, and a button to activate Siri. The springboard features four app icons with a page controller on the right. A press of the home button brings the user back to the lock screen.

Homescreen

Very nice concept by designer Todd Hamilton, but…. We really don’t like the idea of “smart watch” in general. Until someone comes up with technology that doesn’t require constant charging - we are not interested.

iWatch Concept by Todd Hamilton

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/iwatch-concept-by-todd-hamilton/

Apple TV Air

Apple TV Air concept is HDMI Dongle, looks a lot like a Google Chromecast.

The fourth generation of Apple TV could be introduced this spring. This concept is very simple as Google’s widely successful HDMI dongle Chromecast.

Apple TV Air is the cheapest possible way to watch Apple TV.
It consists of two parts: the HDMI dongle (the actual Apple TV) and a small remote control, both sold together in one box for aprox. $49.
The dongle is powered through HDMI, while the remote has a small changeable battery like the current Apple TV remote

Apple TV Air - Dongle and remote

Apple TV Air retail packaging

Connection over Bluetooth (IR not possible due to fact that the dongle is behind TV.

Made from plastic to keep costs down.

Apple TV Air and Apple TV 3 in the back

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/apple-tv-air/

iPhone 6 concept

There have been lots of extremely cool Apple iPhone 6 concepts.
We like this one a lot.  Check out these 3d concepts by artist Peter Zigich.

Home Button

Home Button It has been there since the first iPhone. The physical Home Button is one of the best design features of the iPhone, but it takes up a lot of space at the front. How about moving Home button to the side?
 We could end up with bigger screen or a smaller phone.

Two Home Buttons, one on each side.

Two Home Buttons, one on each side.

With Home button on the side there’s room to add another row of icons, while physical dimensions remain the same as iPhone 5.

Close up of the side Home button

iPhone 6 same dimensions as iPhone5


H x W x D – 124mm x 59mm x 7.6mm[/caption]

Side view

Is one iPhone enough?

Apple has 4 iPods (Touch, Nano, Classic & Shuffle), and 2 iPads (iPad & iPad mini).
Why Not 3 different iPhones?

Size comparison from left to right


iPhone 5, iPhone 6 Mini, iPhone 6, & iPhone 6 XL[/caption]

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Apple early concept designs & prototypes

Awesome Apple concept designs from nearly 35 years ago

Apple early concept designs & prototypes from the book:

Keep it simple - The Early Design Years of Apple by  Hartmut Esslinger

Apple Macphone 1984

‘Keep it Simple’ introduces the success story of Apple from the viewpoint of Hartmut Esslinger, who as an external designer in close collaboration with Steve Jobs was essentially responsible for the design of Apple products. His authentic perspective dispels many a myth – a must for all Apple enthusiasts.

Apple Jonathan Mac 1982

Apple MacSlate Touchscreen 1984-85

‘Keep it Simple’ is the authentic story of the collaboration between Steve Jobs and Hartmut Esslinger, which began in 1982. The result of this partnership between entrepreneur and designer is of historic dimensions: Steve Jobs was the first to make Strategic Design the core of Apple’s Business Strategy. By this, Apple grew from an originally technology focused company into one of the world’s most successful, global brand, and this was achieved by creating and delivering innovative and intelligent products designed for humans like you and me.

Apple flip phone 1984

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iMove - Apple inspired car

Concept car inspired by Apple design

Designer tries to answer question what would Apple designed City car look like?
Little older (2010), but still very interesting concept designed by Liviu Tudoran.

iMove - Apple inspired car

Is simple, smooth, cute, and most of all, blends right into the Apple existing  product. It follows the same design language & styling as the rest of Apple lineup.

body covered with transparent materials

Features:

electric car
touch screen instead of the steering wheel
body covered with transparent materials - driver gets cabriolet feeling
exterior photochromic material - change the colours of the exterior
built in solar panel in car body
seats 3

body covered with transparent materials

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http://cool3dconcepts.com/imove-apple-inspired-car/