{"id":16068,"date":"2026-03-17T12:22:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/?p=16068"},"modified":"2026-04-07T07:44:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:44:50","slug":"why-luxury-smartphones-are-in-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/why-luxury-smartphones-are-in-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Why People Customise Their iPhones"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16068\" class=\"elementor elementor-16068\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-8b6d855 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8b6d855\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cb14a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"1cb14a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" \n    width=\"100%\" \n    height=\"550\" \n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u1bmsT95CLg\" \n    title=\"YouTube video player\" \n    frameborder=\"0\" \n    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42f9ed color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f42f9ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smartphones have become one of the most personal devices we own. For many people, their phone is used constantly throughout the day \u2014 for communication, work, entertainment, and creativity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of this, more individuals are choosing to <\/span><b>customise their iPhones<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reflect their personal style, identity, or achievements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>bespoke customised iPhone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transforms a standard device into something unique. Through precious metal finishes, engraving, and luxury detailing, a phone can become a personalised object rather than just another piece of technology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goldgenie has been at the forefront of luxury technology customisation for decades. Founded in <\/span><b>1995 by British entrepreneur Laban Edward Roomes (also known as Laban Roomes)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the brand specialises in turning everyday devices into bespoke luxury items.<\/span><\/p><p>Explore our full luxury collection guide covering gold iPhones, gold roses and gold plating services: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/goldgenie-luxury-collection-guide\/\">Goldgenie Luxury Collection Guide<\/a>.<\/p><p><br \/>Explore the collection:<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/gold-iphones\/\">gold iPhones<\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore bespoke iPhone customisation here:<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/customize-my-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/customize-my-iphone\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><p>For a complete overview, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/luxury-smartphones-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Smartphones Guide<\/a>.<\/p><h2><b>The Rise of Personalised Technology<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is no longer purely functional. Today, people view their devices as an extension of their personality and lifestyle.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury watches, fashion, and cars have long been customised to reflect individual tastes. Now, the same concept is increasingly applied to technology.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customised smartphones allow people to create devices that stand out and feel truly personal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shift toward personalised technology has contributed to the growth of <\/span><b>bespoke phone customisation services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around the world.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Why People Choose to Customise Their iPhones<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why people choose to personalise their devices.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Personal Expression<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people customise their iPhones simply because they want their device to reflect their personality.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through finishes such as gold plating, engraving, or unique colour options, a phone becomes a personal statement.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Exclusivity<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard smartphones are mass-produced and identical to millions of others.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>bespoke customised iPhone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is unique. Custom finishes and personal engravings make each device different.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This exclusivity is one of the key reasons people choose luxury customisation.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Luxury Aesthetic<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Precious metal finishes such as <\/span><b>24K gold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, rose gold, or platinum create a striking luxury appearance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These finishes elevate the look of a device and transform it into something that feels far more refined than a standard smartphone.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Meaningful Personalisation<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customisation can also add emotional meaning.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many clients choose to engrave:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> names<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">initials<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important dates<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meaningful phrases<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This turns the phone into a personal keepsake rather than just a device.<\/span><\/p><p>You may also explore <a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/how-luxury-phones-are-made\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how luxury phones are made<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/customised-iphone-gift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customised iPhones as luxury gifts<\/a>.<\/p><h2><b>Customised iPhones as Luxury Gifts<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A personalised iPhone is also an exceptional luxury gift.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike traditional gifts, a customised phone is something the recipient will use daily, making it both practical and memorable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customised iPhones are often chosen for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> milestone birthdays<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anniversaries<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate gifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">celebrations and achievements<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to engrave names or messages adds a unique personal element to the gift.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>The Process of Bespoke iPhone Customisation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury phone customisation involves several stages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, the device is prepared and carefully disassembled where required.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, the chosen finish is applied. This may include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> precious metal plating<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">polishing and finishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">engraving or detailing<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, the phone is carefully reassembled and inspected before delivery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Goldgenie, the customisation process typically takes <\/span><b>7 to 14 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the complexity of the design.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Devices are collected and returned using <\/span><b>insured and tracked DHL courier services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, allowing clients worldwide to safely customise their phones.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Goldgenie\u2019s Role in Luxury Technology Customisation<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goldgenie has played a major role in the development of the luxury technology customisation sector.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its founding in 1995, the company has produced bespoke luxury devices for clients around the world.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The brand became internationally recognised after appearing on the <\/span><b>BBC Gadget Show<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, demonstrating how smartphones and electronics could be transformed through precious metal finishing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, Goldgenie continues to provide bespoke customisation services including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customised iPhones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxury electronics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gold plating services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bespoke luxury gifts<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about bespoke iPhone customisation:<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/customize-my-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/customize-my-iphone\/<\/span><\/a><\/p><h2><b>Why Bespoke Technology Continues to Grow<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As technology becomes more integrated into everyday life, people increasingly want devices that feel unique and meaningful.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury customisation allows individuals to transform ordinary devices into personal statement pieces.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because smartphones are used so frequently, customising them has become one of the most popular ways to combine <\/span><b>technology with luxury design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This trend is expected to continue growing as personalisation becomes more important across all areas of consumer culture.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-36c57ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36c57ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d72342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"6d72342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3>Explore Luxury Smartphone Guides<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/luxury-smartphones-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luxury Smartphones Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/why-luxury-smartphones-are-in-demand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Luxury Smartphones Are in Demand<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/how-luxury-phones-are-made\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Luxury Phones Are Made<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goldgenie.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-customise-an-iphone\/\">How Much Does It Cost to Customise an iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/engraved-iphone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Engraved iPhones<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/customised-iphone-gift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Customised iPhones as Luxury Gifts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/goldgenie.com\/blog\/history-of-luxury-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The History of Luxury Smartphones<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-2379963e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2379963e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f70ebc elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"5f70ebc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h3>Related Articles<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"\/blog\/goldgenie-luxury-collection-guide\/\">Goldgenie Luxury Collection Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/24k-gold-roses-guide\/\">24K Gold Roses Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/luxury-smartphones-guide\/\">Luxury Smartphones Guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/blog\/gold-plating-services-guide\/\">Gold Plating Services Guide<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-1d9566a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1d9566a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b602e54 wd-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"b602e54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper wd-set-mb reset-last-child wd-title-color-default wd-title-style-default wd-title-size-medium text-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-xl\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a875f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_accordion\" data-id=\"5a875f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion wd-style-default wd-titles-left wd-opener-pos-left wd-opener-style-arrow\" data-state=\"first\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn wd-active\" data-accordion-index=\"0\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhy do people customise their iPhones?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content wd-active\" data-accordion-index=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People customise their iPhones to express their personal style, create unique devices, or add meaningful engravings and luxury finishes.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccWhat finishes are available for customised iPhones?ordion title\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luxury customisation can include finishes such as gold, rose gold, platinum, engraving, and bespoke detailing.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHow long does iPhone customisation take?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bespoke customisations take between <\/span><b>7 and 14 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the design requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title wd-role-btn\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCan I customise my iPhone from anywhere in the world?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wd-accordion-opener\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-accordion-content wd-entry-content\" data-accordion-index=\"3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Goldgenie offers <\/span><b>global collection and delivery through insured DHL courier services<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc4480c elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"fc4480c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p><b>Author<\/b><\/p><p><b>Laban Edward Roomes (Laban Roomes)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a British entrepreneur and founder of Goldgenie, a luxury brand established in 1995 specialising in bespoke precious-metal customisation and luxury technology.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-885f853 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"885f853\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smartphones have become one of the most personal devices we own. 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