Technology moves swiftly, and the field of personal electronics is never more frenzied than at the end of the year, when gift-giving opportunities and new product cycles lure gadget-hungry consumers into a burst of upgrading. Trying to keep track of all that’s new and now is akin to shifting sand with a sieve, but here are a few of the best-looking electronic bits and bobs that are new to the market.

The ultimate byword for mobile bling, South Korean tech giant LG’s collaboration with Prada dates back to 2006. Now the third phone to feature the coveted logo has surfaced, taking it firmly into Smartphone territory. At this end of the market, it’s all about the badge, leaving such fripperies as OS and specifications rather superfluous. The new handset also features wallpapers that match the Prada shirt and tie prints from the A/W 2003 collection
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