Phablets are slowly becoming the standard, which is why 2016 saw the rise of more phablets than we can count. Samsung, Google, Apple, and even HP came out gunning, but which ones are the best of the bunch that anyone can pck up and play? …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Google left a surprise at the back of the SIM tray of the Pixel and Pixel XL: the Google HQ address is engraved on it. However, the SIM tray does not double as a microSD card slot. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Xiaomi’s set to unveil its latest flagship, the Mi Note 2, on Oct 25, opening up the livestream on Facebook for everyone who’s interested. Per the PowerPoint leak, the device will have a 5.7-inch curved edge-to-edge AMOLED display, dual cameras and more. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Google has rolled out the Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, but some of the handsets have a defect. The microphone is reportedly broken, but the company is quick to replace the faulty units. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Jon Porter Ironically, given it was in the PC gaming business long before it got into consoles, Microsoft has caught a lot of flack in recent years for leaving PC gaming behind. While the likes of Blizzard and Valve continue to put out excellent PC games year after year, Microsoft’s support of the platform…

Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones come with a hidden test menu that will allow users to check if there are certain components that are not working properly. The menu can be accessed by simply dialing a string of characters. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The list of places where Samsung’s beleaguered Galaxy Note 7 is not welcome continues to increase. Amtrak has banned the explosive smartphone from being brought into trains, platforms, stations and connecting buses. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Google Pixel XL is now out, and the folks at iFixit got their hands on one. iFixit’s Google Pixel XL teardown reveals minimal HTC branding and plenty of modular parts, but the slim, bendy display and snug, fit midframe brought down the repairability score to 6 out of 10. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com –…

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL are now up for grabs at the Google Store, Verizon and Best Buy. Here’s everything you need to know, from the options available and the shipping dates to the Big Red’s plans. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The winner of ZTE’s crowdsourcing contest, Project CSX, is the “Eye-Tracking, Self-Adhesive Phone.” The project is not yet over though, as the company will continue to gather ideas from users for the device’s development. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The OnePlus 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 are two of the most interesting smartphones set to release in the early parts of 2017, so how do they stack up against each other based on rumores specs? We dug deep to find out. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Looking for added protection for your LG V20? Here are five of the best minimal and heavy-duty cases for your smartphone available in the market. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung is already working on next year’s Galaxy S8 series as it deals with the Galaxy Note 7 debacle. The company is reportedly considering offering Note 7 customers discounts on the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus and Note 8 (if it continues its Note series). …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

An unidentified OnePlus designer has posted on Weibo using a device called OnePlus 3T. This has caused a flurry of speculations about the release of a new OnePlus handset that will precede OnePlus 4. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Reports reveal that LG is ditching the modular phone concept in the LG G6 due to its predecessor’s poor market performance. The modular device is also said to be more complex to make, which eventually affected production yield. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones