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SubscribeCreators of the ADzero bamboo mobile phone set sights on 2012 release
ADzero prototypes appear to come in two colors, the darker of which may be stained (Photo: ADzero)
The ADzero team show off prototypes (Photo: ADzero)
A clue that ADzero handsets will run Android (Image: ADzero)
ADzero side on (Photo: ADzero)
ADzero's ring flash in evidence on the rear of the dark model (Photo: ADzero)
Judging by the size of the screen, the ADzero will almost certainly feature a touchscreen interface (Photo: ADzero)
The different buttons on the prototypes' fronts suggest that, at the stage these were created at least, a final UI had not been settled upon (Photo: ADzero)
The different buttons on the prototypes' fronts suggest that, at the stage these were created at least, a final UI had not been settled upon (Photo: ADzero)
The project is said to have Chinese backers, but who's behind the mysterious AD? (Photo: ADzero)
ADzero's ring flash in evidence on the rear of the dark model (Photo: ADzero)
ADzero's ring flash in evidence on the rear of the dark model (Photo: ADzero)
ADzero's ring flash in evidence on the rear of the dark model (Photo: ADzero)
The long buttons on the ADzero's side may turn out to be volume controls, and the shorter button on/off (Photo: ADzero)
Could they be a headphone jack and micro USB interface in the phone's base? (Photo: ADzero)
ADzero prototypes appear to come in two colors, the darker of which may be stained (Photo: ADzero)
Apparently positive feedback to the design persuaded its creators and invenstors to consider a UK launch (Photo: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero (Image: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero (Image: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero's buttons (Image: ADzero)
An rendering of the ADzero's side (Image: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero's buttons (Image: ADzero)
ADzero prototypes appear to come in two colors, the darker of which may be stained (Photo: ADzero)
Hopefully the finished product will maintain the impressively slim form factor (Photo: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero clearly shows AD branding (Image: ADzero)
An early rendering of the ADzero (Image: ADzero)
Article Summary
An intriguing bamboo mobile phone named ADzero is set to launch in the UK before the year is out following a positive response to the design, which was originally intended for the Chinese market. Though the intention is that the phone will run Android, relatively little is known about the phone itself. ADzero's Jerry Lao indicated to Gizmag that the designers are leaving all hardware options on the table until production is ready to roll.
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