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We've seen the diamond-encrusted iPad, and now Disney Mobile is releasing a line of diamond-studded phones. The new model in the DM series features 22 diamonds on its cover and is offered in three different colors.

The jeweled phones end up looking like a twinkling star-filled sky against colors like Sunrise Pink, Midnight Blue and Stardust White. The screen also boasts a 3.4-inch display, an 8-megapixel camera and comes with pre-loaded Disney themes.

The price of this sparkly cell phone model has not been announced, but we expect the devices to come with a hefty price tag since diamonds are involved. Obviously these phones are for mega Disney fans, but we feel the same way about this product as we do about the diamond iPad. It's totally luxurious, but also totally ridiculous.

How to Train Your Dragon is the latest animated film to go 3D, but if you want to get in on all the action of Vikings and dragons outside of the theater, this free app is for you. Flame It! lets you blow flames like the dragons in the new DreamWorks movie, making for hours of iPhone fun.

Choose your dragon and blow into the mic of your iPhone to see the flame of fire glow. Want to cause a more powerful flame? Deadly Nadder has a special one that shoots out of his mouth and across three friends' phones in multiplayer mode. However, it's not easy. You have to blow extra hard to get Deadly Nadder's flame going, but keep trying and eventually you'll ignite it!

Flame It! also gives fans a chance to learn about all the unique powers of each dragon in the film. You can also share the app with friends and access the movie's website right from the app. Flame It! is available on iTunes now and How To Train Your Dragon opens in theaters on March 26.

Last week at the Game Developers Conference, Sony unveiled their new PlayStation Move controller, which is complete with a motion sensor that detects player movements much like the Nintendo Wii.

The wireless Move controller is a black with a lighted ball on top and looks very similar to a Wii controller -- it even has a wristband. The starter kit comes with a Move, a video game and a PlayStation Eye camera, which helps the system recognize player movements. It is priced under $100 and will be available this fall.

According to USA Today, Sony's Peter Dille calls the Move "revolutionary and a step ahead of anything in the marketplace. We'd like to think this is the next generation of motion gaming," he said. But how different is it from the Wii?

Mervis Diamond Importers has announced their production of the world's first diamond iPad, which cost $19,999.00 and will be available in June. But is this blinged out device hot or not?

We think not. While we love all things sparkly, we think the diamond-encrusted iPad is a little much. Yes, it's pretty, but a regular iPad is expensive enough, starting at $499. Now this gem version costs as much as a brand-new car.

The 11.43 carats of diamonds explains the price tag, but this is a bedazzled item we can live without. You can't take the device anywhere, unless you want to run the risk of getting robbed, and what fun is an iPad if you can only use it at home?

Also, think about your first phone or iPod and how many new versions have come out after those models. When technology advances so quickly these days, a diamond iPad will eventually turn into a very expensive and outdated artifact. It'll look great in a glass case, but it won't be so fun to use down the line. In this case, we'll pass.

In an effort to compete in the location-based game, Twitter has added a new feature to its site with which users can add their location to their tweets. After turning the feature on, you can selectively add your location and let your followers know exactly where you are.

Right now, the location-based tweets are only offered to U.S. users. The feature can show your exact coordinates or just the place (like the neighborhood or town) you're in. But is this cool or creepy? On one hand, telling your friends where you are can be fun and help them find you, but if your friends can figure out where you're hanging out, unwanted friends or foes can as well.

This week Taylor Swift launched her brand-new iPhone app, and while it's got tons of cool features, the best part about it is that it's free.

Many other celebrity apps cost money, so the fact that Tay is offering hers up at no cost is yet another reason why the 20-year-old singer is so beloved by her fans.

In addition to being able to score new music, videos and photos, users will be able to access Taylor's tweets, post messages on a fan wall and connect to their Facebook and Twitter pages with the app.

There are dozens of things to check out on the application, but our favorite feature is the tour dates page, which uses your current location to show you all the upcoming concerts in your area. You can even see a list of shows that have already happened.

Sure, you can access a lot more media on Taylor's official website, but her free app is perfect for on-the-go updates. Not only can you download news from Taylor while you're away from your computer, but you can also upload your own fan photos and comments with your device. Taylor's app is available on iTunes now.