Phones

Thanks to the English mobile-phone maker’s first-ever touchscreen, the Vertu Constellation (www.vertu.com) offers easier access to Vertu’s concierge services. The 3.5-inch high-definition AMOLED display, protected by a layer of sapphire crystal, can be used to request private-club access, private-security details, and advice from such experts as wine merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd. Launched in October, […]

While the many smartphones on the market all make an effort to combine form with function, none achieves the level of sophistication of the Vertu Constellation Quest (www.vertu.com). The first smartphone from Vertu, a UK-based manufacturer of high-end mobile phones and accessories, the Constellation Quest made its debut globally in October. The phone, which features […]

The new Constellation Quest is the first model from Vertu with a full keyboard. The U.K.-based manufacturer handcrafts these unique smart phones from such materials as brushed stainless steel, fine leather, and even yellow gold. The sapphire keys give users a tactile sense of stability when sending texts or emails, while the interface is as […]

The most recent iteration of the automotive-inspired Ascent Collection from high-end cell-phone-maker Vertu is available in either anodized aerospace-grade aluminum or forged titanium. Like all of Vertu’s handcrafted phones, the new Ascent models offer the brand’s premium services. The Vertu Concierge, for example, gives users 24/7 global access at the push of a button to […]

Bang & Olufsen Serene Cell Phone Few technology products  are used as frequently as the cell phone—but few also are so drab and disposable. Manufacturers put most of their efforts into incorporating the latest features. Design is usually an afterthought, because most phones are discarded after 18 months of use. From this bleak scenario, a […]