Rise of the USB mobile?

Concept design shows what our phones could be packing in the not too distant future.

The fellas over at Yanko Design know a thing or two about future gazing. And this slick Sony Ericsson look alike is something that we really might not have to wait too long for.

Designed by a chap named Vincent Palacki, not only does it look the part, it's also packing some seriously cool tech that could revolutionise the way we use mobiles.

See, that thing poking out the side is a full USB port. It won't always be hanging out like that though, natch. In fact, it'll slide in like an SD card, but you'll be able to whip it out and transfer files direct from your cell to your PC.

With potential extras including a 5-meg camera, HSDPA, a meaty screen for watching movies and a slim bod', we reckon this could be an absolute winner. Naturally though, it needs Sony Ericsson to actually get behind the project first.

Come on then SE, make it happen, we're always after yet another high tech mobile to flout in meetings and down the pub.