Cell Phones

The next-generation Samsung Galaxy S8 will reportedly borrow two top features from the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7. After two recalls for the same defective device, Samsung has to go big or go home. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Verizon announces that the 128 GB Google Pixel XL is already sold out, delaying the shipping date to Nov. 18. You won’t be seeing the smartphone at the Big Red’s retail store for a while. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had enough of Microsoft’s Surface tablets malfunctioning on the NFL sidelines. In a five-minute rant, Belichick bashes the tablets’ issues, arguing that they’re ‘just too undependable.’ …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Users can now purchase the Moto Z Play directly on Motorola’s Moto Maker Site for $449.99 GSM unlocked, with different Moto Mods accessories also available. Motorola is shipping the device on Oct. 26 for those who order. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Sprint and HTC are expected to launch the HTC Bolt in the near future. The smartphone is one step closer to being released, as it has just passed through the FCC. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung’s cancellation of the Galaxy Note 7 might be good news for Apple. The company is expected to reap 5 to 7 million iPhone 7 sales from Samsung’s Note 7 fallout, according to a KGI Securities analyst. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Amazon’s new Kindle Manga Model boasts of significantly larger storage space as well as performance improvements such as faster page turning and higher resolution display. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

HTC is expected to release its next-generation flagship smartphone to succeed the HTC 10 next year. A concept video for that device has been created to give us an idea of what we might expect to see in the HTC 11. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Qualcomm’s mid-level Snapdragon chips all feature marked performance boosts. They also offer a peek at future mid-range smartphone features such as dual camera, increased data speed and support for fast charging. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung is setting up customer service points at airports in the United States, Australia and South Korea to make it easier for users to return and exchange their Samsung Galaxy Note 7 unit. Users can get a replacement unit on-site alongside extra trade-in credit. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

T-Mobile just announced it is accepting preorders for the LG V20. The carrier is including some free extras when customers preorder the smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

AT&T announced that its customers will get new smartphone screens via a new display repair service, which debuts Nov. 15. Only a few gadgets are eligible, and the available markets will initially be quite limited. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Axon 7 Mini can now be preordered through ZTE’s online store and retailers such as Amazon, B&H and Newegg for $299.98. Although branded as a mini, this handheld is anything but miniature and it packs decent specs for the mid-range smartphone market. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The LG V20 packs in three camera features that you may not be familiar with. Called Focus Peaking, Tracking Focus and Zoom Slider, they can definitely up anyone’s mobile photography game. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Qualcomm’s X50 is possibly the world’s first 5G modem chip. It is touted as a modern milestone because it is expected to usher in an era of unprecedented internet speed. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones