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Could it be that even the most ardent of Blackberry owners are preparing to turn their backs on their QWERTY machines once the iPhone 4G or iPhone HD is released?

This seems to be the case according to a survey conducted by Crowd Science. It revealed that a staggering 2 out of 5 Blackberry users said that they would to move over to the Appley handset once their contract comes up for renewal.

It appears that the major hang-up that the RIM phone lovers have is the lack of security features on the iPhone – you know, the backdoors that allow people to jailbreak the iPhone OS.

Are you a Blackberry user? Are you tempted to defect over and join us on the Apple side of the street?

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Gresso is perhaps not the first name that springs to mind when asked to name a mobile phone maker.

That’s probably because you don’t own a pad in Monaco, own a Formula 1 racing team or your own island.

Gresso’s expensive handsets can now be custom designed by the customers.

Gresso is bragging that the ‘Boutique’ is the first of its kind to be offered by a mobile manufacturer.

Their unique online option offers 40 options to choose from. These luxury options includes three types of titanium cases, two kinds of key pads and a choice of five exotic leather skins for back panel.

The client’s initials will be engraved to ensure ultimate exclusivity.

A deep breath and equally deep pockets are requires: Prices kick-off at $2200.

Once you’ve designed your phone and hit the button it’s constructed in Switzerland and be delivered to your door in two weeks.

Click here and give it a go ;)

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UK Shoppers Gadgety Change in Taste

March 17, 2010 Click to read more →
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The Office for National Statistics has refreshed its hypothetical shopping basket again.
Alongside the addition of liquid soap, cereal bars and garlic bread (it’s the future!) comes the arrival of the more gadgety Blu-ray player!
If you’re not sure what all this is about the ONS updates this rather huge ‘basket’ to reflect the average urban consumer’s [...]

Fancy Self-Winding Clockwork Phone: CELSIUS X VI II Micro-Mechanical Remontage Papillon Tourbillon Mobile Phone

March 14, 2010 Click to read more →
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I’m not a huge fan of garish, overly expensive mobile phones – I just don’t see the point unless you’re a Z-List ‘celeb’ and lack the imagination as to what to spend your fee for embarrassing yourself on the latest reality TV show.
Thing is, I do love mechanical watches (RADO especially if anyone wants to [...]

Gold Coffin Comes Complete With Mobile Phone

March 2, 2010 Click to read more →
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If you want to make a big exit then a top, no holds-barred funeral would not be complete without a totally bling coffin.
Gold, of course, can be the only way forward but then what else?
Well, just in case you need to place some pizza orders in the after life, this crass casket comes compete with [...]

Nokia Demo Their Explore and Share Super Speedy Wireless Transfer Device

February 28, 2010 Click to read more →
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Nokia are working on a super swift wireless data transfer technology that they’ve dubbed: Explore and Share.
Nok’s Helsinki branch of their Research Center took the concept for an outing at a Nokia Store where Jyri Hämäläinen presents an impressive show and tell.
In the video he walks you through a live example of how it can [...]

MiLi iPhone Pico Projector Now on Sale in UK

February 28, 2010 Click to read more →
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Remember the MiLi projector? The pico that’s been specially designed to chuck images from your iPhone or iPod onto a nearby wall?
Well, IWOOT now has them in stock which means if you want to throw a 70 inch image on to a clear, flat vertical surface you’re in luck.
To see your stored pics or videos [...]

Sony Xperia Mini and Mini Pro Out in Barcelona

February 15, 2010 Click to read more →
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Sony Ericsson has decided to shrinkify the Xperia X10 and created the Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro.
SE whacked on a full QWERTY board to its new Pro creation as well as pumping in Android. The pintsized Mini is rocking a 65mm (2.55-inch) QVGA touchscreen.
There’s Wi-Fi, GPS and an FM radio on board.
“There has been [...]

Separate Keitai – Literally Two Phones in One

February 6, 2010 Click to read more →
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I tend to get quite blasé these days when I read about another new Japanese mobile phone.
Well, I expect large OLED screens, 12MP cameras minimum, Blu-ray recorder connectivity, double digital TV tuners, 3D holographic displays – you know, the usual
Let’s face it though – until you read the spec-sheet they all look the [...]

Touchscreen Dual SIM Phone That also Lights Your Cigarettes – The Machismo

February 5, 2010 Click to read more →
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Whilst the UK and other countries are trying to kill off smokers via hypothermia or poverty it takes a place like China to even the score.
Yes, the boldly named “The Machismo!” is billed as being “the world’s hottest cigarette lighter mobile phone.”
Personally I can’t argue the latter statement as I am complete unaware of [...]

Nokia Orion – A Gaming Phone That I’d Consider Owning

February 1, 2010 Click to read more →
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Remember the Nokia N-Gage?
Cool idea but I found the large, bulky handset based on Nokia’s Series 60 platform less than enticing.
Well those phone futurists over at Recombu have decided that there’s a significant gap in the market for a gaming phone – hush all those that are screaming “what about the iPhone!?!”.
This slim ‘n’ sexy [...]

Breathing and Shape-Shifting Mobile Phones Shown off

February 1, 2010 Click to read more →
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How do you feel about having a mobile phone that pulses with a heartbeat or rises and falls as if calmly breathing in your pocket?
Nah, me neither – that would just be too freaky.
But Fabian Hemmert does have some less creepy ideas when it comes to shape-shifting blowers.
In the video below he talks through his [...]

Sony Ericsson Satio User Review – 12.1 MP Touchscreen Camera Phone

January 3, 2010 Click to read more →
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I’ve lived with the Sony Ericsson Satio for a few weeks now and it’s time for a review methinks.
Out of the box it is noticeably lighter than my iPhone but also feels a little more brittle to me. I am not saying that it’s poorly put together or feels cheap but I think I’ve [...]

Google Branded Netbook Packing Chrome OS Coming Soon – Google Hardware

December 17, 2009 Click to read more →
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Hot on the heels of the Google branded Nexus One smartphone comes the news that they’re going to be dishing out their own 3G enabled netbook!
Apparently “multiple sources” are saying that Google has been talking to at least one hardware manufacturer about building a netbook that Google itself could sell directly.
These ’sources’ claim that the [...]

INQ 3G Socially Active Phone Now Available in UK – Loves iTunes

December 12, 2009 Click to read more →
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The INQ Chat 3G handset, remember – the ‘BlackBerry for the Facebook generation’?
Well it’s now on sale for the stocking-filler price of £100.
The social butterfly’s blower looks like it shares parentage with some of RIM’s most loved offers up widgets for Twitter and Facebook right there on the homescreen.
There’s great news for those that get [...]

Get Money Off Your Gifts – Have a VERY Merry Christmas!

December 8, 2009 Click to read more →
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I’ve just been pointed in the direction of Very.co.uk.
‘Very’ is a new online department store from Shop Direct and it’s offering Gadgety News readers a great discount of £10 off your first order of £40 or more when you open a credit account.
All you have to do to claim your discount is simply [...]

BBC News Saved by iPhone – Apple Handheld Helps With Headlines

November 30, 2009 Click to read more →
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iPhone to the rescue!
Quick-thinking Alison Roper, who often presents Radio 4’s Today programme and the World Service, was ready to go on air for BBC Radio 3 when all the in-house computers and telephone systems crapped out.
Who could she rely on with only moments to go before going live? Her trusty Apple iPhone was right [...]

LG IQ Phone Complete with Projector – Monaco Released

November 30, 2009 Click to read more →
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The LG IQ.
Not as swish as the HTC HD2 with its capacitive touchiness some might say but the IQ does hide something that may be of interest for those that like sharing pics and clips with friends.
The future of gadgets seems to be slapping in a projector: Cameras like the CoolPix S1000PJ and phones such [...]

Dell Mini 3i OPhone Flashed Before First Official Outing

November 23, 2009 Click to read more →
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Another new Dell but this one will fit into your pocket.
The puter purveyor has shown off its first entry into the smartphone market today.
The Dell Mini 3i will be launched this week in China.
The phone sports a 3.5 inch, 640×360 HD touchscreen display, built-in GPS, a 3-megapixel camera with auto-focus, Bluetooth and a microSD [...]

Colour e-Book Reader Seeks OEM – Qualcomm Mirasol Display

November 18, 2009 Click to read more →
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Qualcomm’s Mirasol displays have appeared in mobile phones, Digital Audio Players (DAP) and GPS devices but now it seems that its going to join in on the latest craze.
E-book readers
The full colour, 5.7 inch display touting prototype just needs a friendly, loving and understanding OEM partner to take it home and nurture it – and [...]