Slick HTC 1 Concept Designed By Andrew Kim

Who doesn't like sleek and stylish looking designs nowadays? We are hoping that HTC is paying good attention to Andrew Kim, the person who created a great looking concept design for the so-called HTC 1. The HTC 1 is supposed to be a premium Android phone that is to be differentiated from the company's mainstream models while better harmonizing physical and software design. With that in mind, Kim has come up with a slick minimalist machined brass with a striking interpretation of the HTC Sense UI. His interpretation breaks down the artificial division of the homescreen and widget, and instead gives you a full screen for widgets to keep you up to do with news, social networking, and more. A new media player and cross-platform instant-messaging / communicating apps were also in mind.

Another thing that is a bit striking was the fact that Kim reckons oleophobic displays aren't good enough for keeping smartphones clean. Instead he decided on a UV light behind the glass touchscreen. The top and bottom panels can serve as flip-down stands and the phone also contains stereo speakers (one at each end) and inspiration taken from Leica camera and high end watches. The end result is a beautifully stunning phone with a sleek and minimalistic design. We wonder if HTC will pursue this concept further and if this high-end Android smartphone will be able to compete in today's market. What do you think? Share your comments below!

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