A new set of projections from research firm Gartner has reinforced the prediction that Android is heading to the top of the smartphone market, largely at the expense of Blackberry and Symbian. The research suggests that Android will overtake Blackberry by the end of this year, however, that lead will grow and by 2011 Android NO.2 will have a commanding lead over RIM. Symbian is predicted to remain in the NO.1 spot through to 2014, but the projections say that Android will be a whisker behind them. iOS market share drops a few points in the projections, but it manages to retain the number three spot ahead of Blackberry, which falls to fourth position in the smartphone stakes. Perhaps the most interesting prediction concerns Windows Phones 7, which Gartner are projecting to essentially be a non-event, steadily declining into obscurity.

Seesmic have been showing off their app for Windows Phone 7 and it is looking pretty damned nice we must say. If this is the sort of standard we can expect from apps on Winows Phone 7, at least as far as aesthetics are concerned, then it looks like the iPhone might have a real run for its money with those who want beautiful things. Android, whilst having the second largest app store, has often come in for criticism over its apps not having that polished feel to them, but that does not look like its going to be a problem here.

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Anyone who saw the most recent Star Trek film will probably remember seeing some Nokia product placement during the film. Well as it happens Nokia have actually bene building some Star Trek communicator prototypes. It mimics the sound effects and actions of the communicator seen on the original series and admittedly it looks pretty damned good. Supposedly there are fourteen of these things floating around so they armer pretty rare. Check out the video below.

Three recently unveiled smartphones are coming to T-Mobile UK very soon. Those are the Symbian^3-based Nokia C7 and the Android-running HTC Desire HD and LG Optimus One P500. Two of the phones are expected to head for the T-Mobile UK stores in October, while the other one should start shipping a month later. There is still no word from T-Mobile UK on those phones prices but its Coming soon. You see Full specs for all 3 phones below!

Full Desire HD Specs

Full Optimus one Specs

Full Nokia C7 specs

Samsung B2710 Xcover 271 is one tough little phone. Its certified for shock, dust and water resistance and it can take pressure for up to 30 minutes submerged into 1 meter deep water. So if you are a Diver this phone is a must in case you get lost on the sea!

Besides its toughness Samsung B2710 Xcover 271 does not compromise on features either. It equipped with a 2-inch display and a GPS receiver, a digital compass, a pedometer, a LED torch, a 2 megapixel camera, 3G with support for video calls, a microSD card slot, FM radio and a Large Battery for his capabilities which means less charging time.

The Samsung Xcover 271 is expected to launch on October for a price of 180 euro.

Full Xcover Specifications