Lenovo Vibe X2 Gives a Taste of Modular Smartphone Design

BERLIN — How do you put out something different in a world of smartphones that all look similar? Lenovo has an idea: layered design

The company's new Vibe X2 is comprised of four layers (which you can see from a side view), with the front layer a bit smaller than the other three. It also accepts extensions, or add-on modules that can be easily attached to the back of the phone

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It sets the phone apart from the rest of the Android pack, though the layered design seems to be little more than a visual gimmick. It does allow Lenovo to play with colors and materials, however, so the Vibe X2 will launch in five colors: charcoal, gold, white, red and bamboo (the back of the phone is actually made from bamboo wood). Read more...

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