Cell Phones

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple isn’t planning to release an iPhone SE revamp in the first two fiscal quarters of 2017. Apple is skipping an upgrade to focus on profit margins and avoid pulling sales away from the iPhone 7. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Apple has been awarded a patent which allows for a device to be foldable without breaking. Apple has long been rumored to be experimenting with bendable screens for a future iteration of the iPhone, and the patent bolsters the notion. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The October security update for the Galaxy S6 line of smartphones is now being rolled out in phases. The update promises to improve Android’s security, along with beefing up current features and fixing several bugs. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has disappointed customers, but the company has announced that it will launch its successor next year. Here are some rumors of the upcoming phablet. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

After being subjected to a series of torture tests, several parts of the Sony Xperia XZ are revealed to be made out of plastic. In fact, the premium flagship’s side bars, speaker grills, as well as the top and bottom edges, are all plastic. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Xiaomi Mi Mix sold out just 10 seconds after its flash sale went live, beating the Mi Note 2’s record of 50 seconds. The bezel-less and ceramic composition, along with its top-of-the-line technical specifications are the phablet’s major selling points. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

HTC America is giving away free HTC smartphones in the Free Fone Fridays Sweepstakes promotion. Residents of the United States who are at least 18 years old can join and get a chance to win one of HTC’s flagship phones. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung will soon limit the charging capabilities of the Galaxy Note 7 in the United States to only 60 percent. Customers who are still holding on to the smartphone should power it down and have it replaced. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Walmart is offering pre-Black Friday deals on a number of iPhones. Customers can get the iPhone 6 for $399 and the iPhone 6 Plus for $499 from Walmart. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung took a heavy blow having to recall its Galaxy Note 7 twice, and Apple reaped the benefits. The iPhone maker grabbed more than 100 percent of all smartphone industry profit in the third quarter, emerging as the undisputed king. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung just unveiled its high-end W2017 flip phone and it has specs comparable to current smartphones. The premium flip phone features internal and external FHD displays, a Snapdragon 820 processor, 4 GB of RAM and other neat specs. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

OnePlus 4 is the 2017 flagship smartphone coming from the rising Chinese company. The device, if rumors hold true, could turn out to be one of the most powerful smartphones of the year. The Galaxy S8 and the iPhone 7S handsets will have a lot to prove. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Many smartphones were launched in 2016 and customers will see the launch of many more mobile phones in 2017. The Samsung Galaxy S8, LG G6, iPhone 8 and OnePlus 4 are some handsets likely to be launched next year. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Huawei has launched a new phablet called Mate 9, which is expected to give stiff rivalry to the likes of the iPhone 7 Plus and the Pixel XL. Here is a comparison of the Mate 9, Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Motorola’s launching a developer contest for its modular-esque line of accessories called the Moto Mods. If you have any ideas for the next big Moto Mods accessory, now’s your chance to have it fully realized. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones