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This File Explorer concept explores ideas Windows users may actually want

Usama Jawad — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:28:01 +0000

This bold Windows File Explorer concept imagines features many users have wanted for years, but not everyone will love the redesign. Read more...

This Windows 11 concept looks clean, but may be controversial

Usama Jawad — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:26:01 +0000

This “refined” Windows 11 ditches recommendations and tones down Copilot, but its reworked interface could be too much for some users. Read more...

This stunning Windows 12 File Explorer concept makes the current one look ancient

Usama Jawad — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:36:01 +0000

What if File Explorer was rebuilt for Windows 12? One YouTuber's concept is turning heads with a bold redesign and features Microsoft never tried. Read more...

Lenovo's wildest MWC 2026 concepts include a foldable gaming PC and an AI desk clock

Ivan Jenic — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:18:01 +0000

Lenovo brought its most experimental ideas to MWC 2026, where it showcased a bunch of unique concepts of how it sees the future of consumer tech. Read more...

New concept shows what Windows may be like in 2026 and beyond

Sayan Sen — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:22:01 +0000

Windows 26 is an interesting new concept video that imagines how Windows may be like in 2026. The mock-up goes across various OS elements. Read more...

Sleek Windows 12.2 concept video has fans dreaming of the future

Usama Jawad — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 23:04:01 +0000

A concept creator has imagined what "Windows 12.2" would look like, with an increased focus on transparency effects, transition animations, and a redesigned notification center. Read more...

Windows Classic Remastered concept is the fusion of your favorite versions of Windows

Usama Jawad — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:50:01 +0000

Windows Classic Remastered is the fusion of Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 10, Windows 11, and more in one fun concept video. Read more...

Kawasaki launching super-cool CORLEO robot horse concept so even your grandma can go hike

Sayan Sen — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:36:01 +0000

Kawasaki will be showing off a concept robotic horse dubbed CORLEO very soon that is being designed to make travelling to difficult locations simpler. Read more...

Move over tri-folding phones, HONOR patents a sliding display device

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:04:01 +0000

A new patent by HONOR shows off a device with a sliding display device, that could offer a dynamic screen size that adapts to the user's needs. Read more...

This is how the new colors on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could look like

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:50:01 +0000

Some concept images of the upcoming Android flagship, Galaxy S25 Ultra have been leaked showcasing the device in its standard colors. Read more...

TECNO shows off its tri-folding concept phone at IFA 2024 in Berlin

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:30:01 +0000

After Huawei, and Xiaomi, another Chinese company, TECNO has joined the tri-folding phone race by showing off its concept phone at IFA 2024 in Berlin. Read more...

Xiaomi's button-less phone could arrive as early as next year

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 05:32:02 +0000

It is rumored that Xiaomi could be the first smartphone brand in the world to launch a button-less smartphone as early as next year. Read more...

Concept Apple Watch X brings FaceTime camera and Touch ID to the table

Aditya Tiwari — Sat, 11 May 2024 03:14:02 +0000

A new Apple Watch X concept imagines how the rumored 10th-anniversary version of the Apple Watch lineup might look. The concept includes features like Touch ID, FaceTime camera, and more. Read more...

This concept imagines two things we likely won't get: Windows 12 and Windows Mobile

Taras Buria — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:18:01 +0000

Many fans are still daydreaming about a modern Microsoft-made mobile OS rivaling Android and iOS. This new concept tries to imagine two things we likely won't get: Windows 12 and Windows Mobile. Read more...

"Windows 11.2" concept shows what the official Windows 11 could have been

Sayan Sen — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:10:01 +0000

A new Windows 11 concept was published by a popular Windows concept creator. The new work has been dubbed "Windows 11.2" and explores the kind of thrills and frills the official one could have had. Read more...

This new iOS 17 concept reimagines the Control Center as a list

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:24:01 +0000

A new iOS 17 concept shows how the Contol Center would look if all the options were arranged in a list instead of a grid. It also showcases additional features such as the ability to pin controls. Read more...

New Windows 12 concept is gorgeous with dark mode, hints what Microsoft might have in store

Sayan Sen — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:08:01 +0000

If past reports are to be believed, Microsoft could be releasing its next-gen OS, Windows 12, next year. As such, there are several fan-made concept videos out there nowadays from excited enthusiasts. Read more...

Microsoft, Apple would probably thumbs-up this fan-made Windows 11 visionOS concept

Sayan Sen — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:08:01 +0000

In case you were wondering what a Windows 11 version of the Apple visionOS would look like, a fan-made concept art may be the closest resemblance. VisionOS was unveiled by Apple at the WWDC 2023. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: more Edge problems, Windows concepts, broken features, and updates

Taras Buria — Sun, 07 May 2023 10:36:01 +0000

It is time to recap everything that happened in the world of Microsoft during the week of April 30, 2023. Windows concept, new Microsoft Edge controversies, app and build updates, and more. Read more...

This Windows 11 Mobile concept imagines a modern mobile OS by Microsoft

Taras Buria — Sat, 06 May 2023 10:16:01 +0000

Do you ever wonder what a mobile version of Windows 11 could look like? Here is a concept video imagining a modern mobile operating system had Microsoft not abandoned its mobile effort in 2017. Read more...

This concept imagines Windows 12 with a taskbar to please everyone and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 01 May 2023 14:42:01 +0000

Here is a video showing several interesting ideas Microsoft could consider for its upcoming Windows "12." An upgraded taskbar to please all, better widgets, a properly organized Start menu, and more. Read more...

Leaked presentation reveals "Handheld Mode" for Windows 11 on handheld consoles

Taras Buria — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:54:01 +0000

A new leak reveals Microsoft experimented with the idea of giving its operating system a dedicated gaming user interface optimized for gamepad controls on handheld consoles running Windows 11. Read more...

This concept imagines always-on display for Windows 11, do you think the OS needs it?

Taras Buria — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:22:01 +0000

Always-on display is a common feature in modern smartphones, including iPhones. This concept envisions AOD for Windows 11 tablets and PCs. Do you think Microsoft's operating system needs this feature? Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: A leaner Windows 11, Teams update rush, and ChatGPT hype

Usama Jawad — Sat, 04 Feb 2023 18:16:02 +0000

This week's edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about modified versions of Windows 11 and other third-party tweaking tools, a bunch of Teams and Edge updates, and some ChatGPT hype. Read more...

This Windows 11X concept envisions Microsoft's next generation operating system

Taras Buria — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 17:10:01 +0000

We know that Microsoft is working on a next-gen Windows version, but its features, name, and improvements are a mystery. So here is another concept envisioning what the next Windows might offer. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: Windows 11 on the rise, new builds, and Windows 12

Usama Jawad — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:16:01 +0000

This edition of Microsoft Weekly is jampacked with news about the slow but inevitable rise of Windows 11 in market share, some new builds and associated issues, along with a "Windows 12" concept. Read more...

This Windows 12 concept can teach Microsoft a thing or two

Taras Buria — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:16:01 +0000

A newly published Windows 12 concept video shows a few neat ideas and improvements we would like to see Microsoft stealing to implement in their next-gen desktop operating system. Read more...

This merging of Windows Vista and Windows 11's Fluent design is mouth-watering

Steven Parker — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:54:01 +0000

We've all been there, wondering why Microsoft releases new Windows versions with inconsistent menus and app design principles, this is why we have concepts and a wish for better things. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: More Windows 11 changes, higher-res dashboard, and security flaws

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:46:01 +0000

In the last seven days, we've seen the release of official Windows 11 ISOs, the discovery of another security flaw, and even a higher-res Xbox dashboard. Be sure to catch up via our handy overview. Read more...

Concept: Here is a better Windows 11 Start menu, based off the Windows 10 one

Steven Parker — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:44:01 +0000

A Neowin reader was so unhappy with the Start menu in Windows 11, he decided to make a concept of what it should be like in a modern Windows OS. Groups are back and recommendations are gone. Read more...

New Windows 11 concept shows what Task Manger with dark mode could look like

Mehrotra A — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:18:01 +0000

Windows 11 comes with dark mode, but Microsoft has still not added it to the Task Manager. Fortunately, a Twitter user has given us a peek at what Task Manager would look like with dark mode enabled. Read more...

New Windows 10 concept shows us a new Start menu and flyouts

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 05 May 2021 19:46:01 +0000

A new user-created concept depicting what Windows 10 could look like has shown up on Twitter, this time focusing on the Start Menu. It adds new shortcuts, rounded corners, and more. Read more...

Mouth-watering user concept of Windows 10 File Explorer has Reddit salivating

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:46:01 +0000

A new user concept has reimagined File Explorer for Windows 10 by enhancing the UI and productivity-based features. Hundreds on Reddit are praising it as the best concept they have seen so far. Read more...

Xiaomi's new concept phone has a curved screen all around and no ports

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:18:01 +0000

Xiaomi has unveiled a new concept phone featuring a heavily-curved waterfall screen on all four edges of the phone. The phone also has no ports or buttons, making way for a unibody design. Read more...

Vivo Apex 2020 features an under-display camera, 60W wireless charging, more

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 13:10:01 +0000

Vivio's newest concept phone, the Apex 2020, features a display with an under-screen camera, lacks any kind of buttons or ports, packs 60W wireless charging, and comes with a gimbal-like 48MP camera. Read more...

User concept re-imagines File Explorer with Fluent Design

Hamza Jawad — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 10:48:02 +0000

Plenty of Fluent Design improvements have been brought to Windows 10 in the past couple of years. This user has shown a concept of how a Fluent Design-inspired File Explorer may look like. Read more...

Demo video shows off Lenovo's concept of a foldable phone

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:01 +0000

A leaked demo video on Twitter was found showing off a working concept for a foldable phone from Lenovo. The screen is only bendable at a given hinge, but it is quite impressive nonetheless. Read more...

New user concept imagines Microsoft's rumored Surface Phone

Hamza Jawad — Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:12:01 +0000

The alleged Surface Phone is yet to be confirmed by Microsoft, even with numerous hints towards its possible release. Here's how the rumored device might look like, as imagined by a designer. Read more...

ZTE Iceberg concept has dual notches, dual speakers, and iced out edges

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 03:00:02 +0000

A new ZTE concept has been spotted, showing off an external physical design that is both unusual and potentially controversial given its glass unibody construction resembling a "fragment of ice". Read more...

User concept imagines a Fluent Design-inspired Windows Explorer

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has recently been implementing its new visual language across a number of Windows 10 apps. Here's how a Fluent Design-inspired Windows Explorer might look like, as imagined by a user. Read more...