MWC 2010: Aava Mobile Showcases First Fully Open Source Handset

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

We've heard about many software platforms going open source these days, but what about open hardware or mobile devices? The latter were approached by the folks of Aava Mobile, a company that unveiled the world's first fully open mobile device at MWC 2010 today. Aava Mobile creates reference designs for smartphone ...

Nokia Unik Concept Phone is All About Customization

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Customizable cases are all the rage nowadays when handset manufacturers want to spend less on hardware and software and sell more units to teens and fashionistas. Designer Clement Logereau created a Nokia concept phone that adheres to this trend and features uber customization options, as far as the back side ...

Clover Concept Phone Is All About Customization and Eco-Friendliness

Monday, April 6th, 2009

There's a new concept phone in town, branded Samsung and known as Clover, a modular device made out of recycled material. The handset is a customizable phone that uses 4 module interfaces, in order to be upgraded with the latest tech. Clover was designed in cooperation with Samsung Corp Milano and ...

Modu Fires People, Depression In the Modular Device World?

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Modu is known for its modular device, the lightest phone in the world and an extremely customizable piece of gadgetry. Sadly, in spite of the originality and potential of this handset, the company's not doing great, as 100 workers have been fired and some executives, summing up to about 25% ...