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Top 100 Mobile Trends in 2021

From Smartphone-Powered Desktop PCs to Food Waste AR Apps

— December 31, 2021 — Tech
From gamified baking to eco-friendly organization, waste reduction and mindfulness, the top mobile trends touch on virtually all aspects of daily life. Standout ideas include new smartphone concepts that slide and fold, or are even powerful enough to power PCs.

Over the last few years, many businesses have moved more or all of their operations online and this is being reflected in ideas like virtual beauty showrooms, digital escape rooms for team-building and even virtual nail polish salons. With the rise of digital assets, the next generation of collectors is also investing in virtual outfits, NFTs and one-of-a-kind wallpapers for their mobile devices.

Find more mobile trends for the year ahead in Trend Hunter's 2022 Trend Report.
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Activity
Freshness
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Revolutionary Gaming Cryptocurrencies
Revolutionary Gaming Cryptocurrencies
This Cryptocurrency Offers In-Game Swapping & Trading
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99
Automated TV Calibrators
Automated TV Calibrators
Samsung EZCal Adjusts for Cinema-Level Viewing Quality
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98
Holistic Wellness Apps
Holistic Wellness Apps
The 'Verv' App Combines Exercise, Mindfulness and Dietary Guidance
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97
Flexible Smartphone Charging Docks
Flexible Smartphone Charging Docks
The Twelve South Forté for iPhone 12 Charging Stand is Simple
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96
Earphone-Equipped Fitness Trackers
Earphone-Equipped Fitness Trackers
The Huawei TalkBand B6 Has a Multifunctional Design
<
95
Smartphone-Holding Headphone Cases
Smartphone-Holding Headphone Cases
The 'AirStand' Works with the AirPods and the iPhone
<
94
Extreme Condition Power Banks
Extreme Condition Power Banks
The Nitecore NPB4 Power Bank is Fully Submersible and Waterproof
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93
Weatherproof Smartphone Holders
Weatherproof Smartphone Holders
The Moncler Extreme Phone Case Works with a Range of Devices
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92
Content Creation Smartphone Rigs
Content Creation Smartphone Rigs
The SV Optics Smartphone Rig Has a Power Bank and More
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91
Elevated Magnetic Charger Docks
Elevated Magnetic Charger Docks
The OMNIA M2 Magnetic 2-in-1 Wireless Charger is Dual-Purpose
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90
Magnetic Mobile Backup Batteries
Magnetic Mobile Backup Batteries
The HyperJuice Magnetic Wireless Battery Pack is for iPhone 12
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89
Rear Supplemental Display Smartphones
Rear Supplemental Display Smartphones
This iPhone 13 Concept Imagines the Next-Gen Device
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88
Virtual Lipstick Apps
Virtual Lipstick Apps
Chanel's Lipscanner Lets Beauty Lovers Glean Inspiration from Daily Life
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87
Powerful Pocket-Sized Gimbals
Powerful Pocket-Sized Gimbals
The PowerVision S1 Smartphone Gimbal Has AI Tracking and More
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86
Sustainable Smartphone Protectors
Sustainable Smartphone Protectors
The NORTVI Biodegradable Smartphone Case Comes in Three Colors
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85
Single-Day Dating Apps
Single-Day Dating Apps
The Thursday Dating App Can Only Be Used on Thursdays
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84
DIY Lipstick Systems
DIY Lipstick Systems
The GoPlay Lipskit Creates Any Lip Colors in Different Textures
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83
One-Touch WiFi Connectors
One-Touch WiFi Connectors
Tap Plate Simplifies the Task of Connecting Devices to the Internet
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82
Eco-Focused Smartphone Protectors
Eco-Focused Smartphone Protectors
The 'KURQ' Sustainable Smartphone Case is Made with Cork
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81
Spectacle-Holding Smartphone Cases
Spectacle-Holding Smartphone Cases
The Read On iPhone Case Keeps Eyewear on Hand
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80
Swiping Try-on Apps
Swiping Try-on Apps
Zyler Offers a Simple and Realistic Clothing Try-on Experience
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79
Smartphone-Connected Photography Lights
Smartphone-Connected Photography Lights
The Anker iPhone LED Flash Works for Photos and Videos
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78
All-in-One Vlogger Accessory Kits
All-in-One Vlogger Accessory Kits
The Rode Vlogger Kit Upgrades a Smartphone's Capabilities
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77
Miniature Portable Gamer Controllers
Miniature Portable Gamer Controllers
The 8BitDo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad Controller is Lightweight
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76
Handheld Light Therapy Devices
Handheld Light Therapy Devices
DemarkQ's POP is a Compact Light Therapy Device at CES 2021
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75
Pocket-Paired Smartphone Sleeves
Pocket-Paired Smartphone Sleeves
The Cocones Card Wallet Sleeve Has Two Leather Pockets
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74
Exclusive Fashion Content Marketing
Exclusive Fashion Content Marketing
Rebecca Minkoff Recently Boasted an Official OnlyFans Account
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73
Development-Tracking Baby Apps
Development-Tracking Baby Apps
Onoco Helps New Parents Record Progress and Keep a Routine
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72
Smartphone-Powered Desktop PCs
Smartphone-Powered Desktop PCs
The Beelink Expand X Dock Turns Smartphones into a PC
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71
Minimalist Magnetic Smartphone Docks
Minimalist Magnetic Smartphone Docks
The 'Pop' Phone Stand Has a MagSafe-Compatible Design
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70
Social Media Metaverse Projects
Social Media Metaverse Projects
Facebook Shifts from Social Media to 'Metaverse'
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69
Tech Magnate-Honoring Smartphones
Tech Magnate-Honoring Smartphones
The Caviar Jobs 4 Has a Piece of Steve Jobs' Turtleneck Inside
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68
Food Waste AR Apps
Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
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67
Modular Component Smartphones
Modular Component Smartphones
This Xiaomi Modular Smartphone Concept by Jermaine Smit is Advanced
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66
Virtual Reality Banking Experiences
Virtual Reality Banking Experiences
Widiba Home is a Fully Functional Virtual Reality Bank
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65
Smartphone-Connecting Magnets
Smartphone-Connecting Magnets
'CELLSNAPP!' Allows Users to Carry Two Smartphones at the Same Time
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64
Location-Based Sneaker Games
Location-Based Sneaker Games
Aglet's Virtual Sneaker Experience Integrates Live Weather
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63
Professional 5G Smartphone Concepts
Professional 5G Smartphone Concepts
This BlackBerry Key 3 Offers a Physical Keyboard and More
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62
Triple-Function Smartphone Cases
Triple-Function Smartphone Cases
The PROXA Versatile Phone Case Works with Three Accessories
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61
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Chargers
Magnetic Smartphone Stand Chargers
The Anker 622 Magnetic Battery Offers 5,000mAh of Power
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60
Intuitive Multi-Device Chargers
Intuitive Multi-Device Chargers
The Conceptual 2 in 1 Apple Devices Charging Stand is All-in-One
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59
AR Handbag Experiences
AR Handbag Experiences
Burberry's App Lets Users Customize a Virtual Pocket Bag in 3D
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58
Curvaceous Smartwatch Designs
Curvaceous Smartwatch Designs
This Conceptual Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch Hugs the Wrist
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57
Smartphone Sterilization Solutions
Smartphone Sterilization Solutions
The Conceptual 'Cyclops' UV-C Sterilization Device is Handy
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56
Smartphone Microscope Accessories
Smartphone Microscope Accessories
The AR Micro-Blocks Microscope Enables At-Home Learning
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55
Calming Psychedelic App Experiences
Calming Psychedelic App Experiences
Lumenate is a New Take on the Mindfulness App
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54
Handcrafted Technology Charging Stands
Handcrafted Technology Charging Stands
The Yohann Wooden Charging Stand Has a Premium Construction
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53
Minimalist Monochromatic Smartphone Themes
Minimalist Monochromatic Smartphone Themes
The Old School iOS 14 Icon Set by Ben Vessey is Retro
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52
Snap-On Smartphone Coolers
Snap-On Smartphone Coolers
The 'KooKit' Keeps Devices Cool and Offers Wireless Power
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51
NFC-Enabled Remotes
NFC-Enabled Remotes
The LG Magic Remote Was Unveiled at CES 2021
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50
Peel-and-Stick Smartphone Wallets
Peel-and-Stick Smartphone Wallets
The eLusefor Liam Phone Wallet Holds Cards, Cash and More
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49
Luxury NFT Wallpapers
Luxury NFT Wallpapers
Labodét Created a First-of-Its-Kind Mobile Phone Wallpaper
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48
Food Waste-Preventing Ordering Apps
Food Waste-Preventing Ordering Apps
goMkt Fights the Food Crisis with Convenience & Mindfulness
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47
Hyper-Realistic Tattoo Filters
Hyper-Realistic Tattoo Filters
Jerferson Araujo's Tattoo Filter on Instagram is Super Realistic
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46
Foldable Smartphone Concepts
Foldable Smartphone Concepts
Apple is Likely to Launch a Foldable iPhone with a Flexible Display
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45
Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals
Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals
The Conceptual 'Gimbal Griptok' is Compact and Convenient
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44
Next-Gen Folding Smartphone Designs
Next-Gen Folding Smartphone Designs
This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Concept Has a Bezel-Free Design
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43
Next-Gen Mobile Device Renderings
Next-Gen Mobile Device Renderings
The iPhone 13 VR Concept Consists of Two Devices
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42
Illuminated Photography Smartphone Cases
Illuminated Photography Smartphone Cases
The LuMee HALO by Case-Mate Enhances Smartphone Snaps
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41
DSLR-Inspired Smartphone Concepts
DSLR-Inspired Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone Concept by Laci Lacko Minimizes Camera Lenses
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40
Manual Smartphone Photography Grips
Manual Smartphone Photography Grips
The 'Fjorden' iPhone Camera Grip Attaches with Ease
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39
Digital Nomad Power Banks
Digital Nomad Power Banks
The 'STORM 2' Travel-Friendly Power Bank Has a 27,600mAh Capacity
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38
Immersive AR Try-Ons
Immersive AR Try-Ons
Snapchat is Introducing Try-On Experiences with Fashion Partners
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37
Self-Guided Consciousness-Expanding Apps
Self-Guided Consciousness-Expanding Apps
The Trip App Takes You on a Visual Psychedelic Stroll
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36
Magnetic Power Bank Chargers
Magnetic Power Bank Chargers
The Conceptual 'Chau' Modular Charger is MagSafe-Enabled
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35
Snap-On Technology Chargers
Snap-On Technology Chargers
The 'Flint Charge' Power Bank Charges in a Hassle-Free Manner
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34
Smartphone-Powered Vacuum Sealers
Smartphone-Powered Vacuum Sealers
The 'SealVax' Vacuum Sealing Device Reduces Food Waste
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33
Magnetic Smartphone Power Banks
Magnetic Smartphone Power Banks
The OISLE MagSafe BatteryPack Stays Securely in Place
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32
Magnetic Connection Power Banks
Magnetic Connection Power Banks
The Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K Wireless Power Bank is Streamlined
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31
Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Mood-Themed Virtual Shops
Verishop Mini Offers a Curated Shopping Experience Within Snapchat
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30
Smartphone-Powered Home Gyms
Smartphone-Powered Home Gyms
Tempo Move is an Affordable, iPhone-Powered Fitness Solution
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29
Opulent Smartphone Protectors
Opulent Smartphone Protectors
The Gray ALTER EGO iPhone 13 Case Comes in Four Styles
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28
Air Cushion Smartphone Cases
Air Cushion Smartphone Cases
The Conceptual 'Air Case' Offers Eye-Catching Protection
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27
Virtual Luxury Fashion Outfits
Virtual Luxury Fashion Outfits
Off-White's Fall/Winter 2021 Collection Includes Bitmoji Outfits
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26
AR Festival Bottles
AR Festival Bottles
Absolut and Tomorrowland Created Interactive Scannable Packaging
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25
Tiny Notification-Free Smartphones
Tiny Notification-Free Smartphones
The Conceptual 'Companion' Smartphone is Intentionally Simple
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24
Multifunctional Smartphone Power Banks
Multifunctional Smartphone Power Banks
The 'CLIP' Portable Wireless Power Bank is Handy
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23
Sleek Sliding Smartphone Concepts
Sleek Sliding Smartphone Concepts
The iPhone Q Imagines the Device with a QWERTY Keyboard
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22
Augmented Reality Pizza Boxes
Augmented Reality Pizza Boxes
Pizza Hut's PAC-MAN Pizza Packaging Box Launches an AR Game
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21
Virtual Nail Polish Salons
Virtual Nail Polish Salons
Essie on Hand is a Pandemic-Friendly Alternative to Swatching
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20
AI-Enabled E-Ink Smartphone Cases
AI-Enabled E-Ink Smartphone Cases
The Conceptual 'NOA' Detachable Smartphone Case is Advanced
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19
Speedy In-House Processor Smartphones
Speedy In-House Processor Smartphones
This Conceptual iPhone 13 is Powered by the M1 Chip
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18
Altered Mindset Game Experiences
Altered Mindset Game Experiences
Nuro is Researched-Backed, and Designed to Inspire and Relax
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17
Virtual Beauty Showrooms
Virtual Beauty Showrooms
Mary Kay's Suite 13 Virtual Supports Women in Beauty Tech
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16
Next-Gen Business Smartphones
Next-Gen Business Smartphones
The BlackBerry Passport 2 Maintains the QWERTY Keyboard and More
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15
Contoured Concept Smartphones
Contoured Concept Smartphones
This Conceptual Xiaomi Mi Smartphone by Yifan Hu is Minimal
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14
Magnetic Anti-RIFD Smartphone Wallets
Magnetic Anti-RIFD Smartphone Wallets
The 'Fantom C' MagSafe Compatible Wallet is for iPhone 12s
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13
Wireless Timber Technology Chargers
Wireless Timber Technology Chargers
The Grovemade Wood MagSafe Stand Gives Charging a Rustic Touch
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12
Two-in-One Magnetic Smartphone Wallets
Two-in-One Magnetic Smartphone Wallets
The Spigen Smart Fold MagSafe Wallet Doubles as a Stand
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11
Magnetic Smartphone Case Accessories
Magnetic Smartphone Case Accessories
The Bellroy Mod Case Works with MagSafe on iPhone 12 Devices
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10
Virtual Coffee Machines
Virtual Coffee Machines
Powell Software's Microsoft Teams App Supports Workplace Culture from Home
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9
Camera Drone-Equipped Smartphones
Camera Drone-Equipped Smartphones
The Vivo Phone Concept by Sarang Sheth Has an Unexpected Feature
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8
Silicone Smartphone Straps
Silicone Smartphone Straps
These New Phone Loops Come in Two Styles
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7
Multitool-Equipped Smartphone Grips
Multitool-Equipped Smartphone Grips
The PopSockets PopGrip SOG Multi-Tool Has a Five-in-One Design
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6
In-App Virtual Escape Rooms
In-App Virtual Escape Rooms
IKEA is Challenging Snapchat Users to Escape a Messy Room
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5
Digital Detox Phone Cases
Digital Detox Phone Cases
Ostritchpillow's Phone Cases Make Peace and Quiet Possible
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4
DSLR-Quality Smartphone Lenses
DSLR-Quality Smartphone Lenses
The +Lens Modular System Upgrades the iPhone in a Versatile Way
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3
Deconstructed Smartphone Artwork
Deconstructed Smartphone Artwork
The GRID iPhone 5 Framed Edition Pays Homage to the Technology
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2
Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones
Earphone-Equipped Folding Smartphones
The Conceptual Apple iPro Works as an Action Cam and More
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1
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Instant Cash Resale Apps
Twig Lets Users Instantly Turn Their Used Things Into Cash
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