Gadgets used to be something to help us in our everyday lives – and they were anything but stylish back then, as anyone who’s had one of the first mobile phones can tell you. Nowadays though, with technology having evolved to the point where we can easily cram a huge deal of computing power in a small space, gadget developers have started to explore the aesthetic possibilities in their designs.

Apple are easily the most iconic brand in this regard, as all of their designs are considered nothing short of genius when it comes to pleasing the eye – and this is a trend that’s easily noticeable in their upcoming iPhone 5. Even though we don’t have any official shots of the device yet, there have been a few leaks already which are a pretty good indication of what it’s going to offer – and it’s shaping up to be a lovely complement to any stylish person’s accessory list.

Featuring a slimmed down design and improved glass on the screen with a shiny, glossy appearance, the iPhone 5 is what pretty much anyone would expect from a new release by Apple – something worth buying for its sheer appearance alone. And with the iPhone plans Vodafone are going to offer when it comes out, it’s also going to be a very convenient solution for those who don’t like having to spend a great deal of cash on their data plans. There are even rumors that the software has received some additions to minimize and optimize its data usage, which should make things even smoother – we don’t know about you, but we can’t wait to show off a shiny new iPhone 5 to our friends!