Currently there are several companies really pushing the envelope in terms of design and ground-breaking new features. The winner of this game of one-upmanship is you, the consumer.As cell phones become more and more a part of our everyday life, knowing a little bit more about these cell phone makers is a must.

The worlds most innovative cell phone companies:

Motorola

Motorola cell phones have been leading the way in the industry for decades. But it wasn't until the release of the Motorola RAZR cell phone that the company became an integral part of the hip electronics scene. The RAZR caused a huge stir because it was one of the most striking phones ever designed. It just plain felt good in your hand, and people lined up to buy one. The RAZR is now on its second generation and is accompanied by a family of incredible Motorola cell phones including the smart phone and others.

Apple

Few companies have developed their brand as effectively and powerfully as Apple. Their computers and iPod music players have both taken the world by storm, but it wasnÂ't until the company unleashed the iPhone that the public really went crazy. The iPhone is not only the most fun-to-use phone ever made, it incorporates music, visual voice mail and perhaps the greatest mobile web browser ever developed. People will literally line up for hours to get the latest version of the cell phone (an incredible feat given the current state of the economy).

Blackberry

Blackberry has become such a huge part of our culture that the name is actually been converted into a verb. To "blackberry" someone is to show the world that you are a multi-tasker supreme and connected to your business and personal life at all times. Blackberry's most recent smart phone incorporates all kinds of innovative technology including high-speed Internet access, GPS tracking and full email capabilities.

L/G

The South Korean conglomerate is the second largest electronics company in the world, and is currently responsible for some of the most accessible cell phones on the market. LG cell phones focus on a younger audience by integrating music and texting and the primary features on the devices. These cell phones are small, but pack a tremendous amount of punch in terms of design and functionality.

Nokia

The original cell phone innovator is still going strong with a line of cell phones that lead the industry in terms of design. Nokia designers are rock stars in the industry because they know how to make functional cell phones that look amazing. You are never going to find as many features on Nokia cell phones as other brands, but you can be sure that they will be slimmest, easiest-to-use phones on the market.