The Optimus L3II, Optimus L5II and Optimus L7II all feature a comfortable contour with laser-etched details in a slim unibody design.

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In 2012, and renewed for 2013, there is a tie-in with Ferrari, resulting in suitably attired models with automotive design details and the status of being officially sanctioned.

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This is otherwise a hugely winning vehicle, with a lot of smart cabin details and premium materials all wrought in Ford's current design vocabulary, a sort of low-key, friendly futurism.

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Their etched pattern takes its design from the unique architectural details of the specific buildings in front of which they are placed.

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Called VaporMg, the case is melted down in the manufacturing process and then moulded to the details needed for the design.

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And in both restaurants, you'll spot even more exquisite design details: Sangkar's silverware, for example, was designed and crafted by a team of local designers in collaboration with the architectural team.

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It's hardly been a secret that Apple's Jony Ive is exploring some more radical changes to iOS since taking the design reins for software in addition to hardware, but Bloomberg is now reporting some new details that paint a better picture of just what's going on in the lead-up to iOS 7.

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