New information bolsters claims of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 coming with a dual camera setup. A recently uncovered patent by Apple for a “folded telephoto camera lens system” would allow for real telephoto capabilities in its next iPhone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung has finally announced a definite time range for Samsung Pay’s release in Singapore. The payment method is set for a release in the second quadrant of this year, bringing the technology to Singaporeans equipped with Samsung devices. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A Samsung Galaxy S5, which was buried in the ground for nearly seven months, survived the harsh conditions with ease. Miraculously, the smartphone still functions properly after it was retrieved by the owner. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung has launched a new color option for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. The smartphones will now be available in Pink Gold. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Apple phishing scam prompts unsuspecting users to give away their iCloud usernames and passwords, along with other private details, through a text message that asks them to click on a link to renew their Apple ID or iTunes. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Jon Porter In an interview on Game Informer’s video podcast, Lorne Lanning (the mind behind Oddworld) revealed that a senior executive at Sony had indicated that a PlayStation 5 was a question of ‘if’ rather than ‘when’. The chief executive in question was Shuhei Yoshida, head of Sony’s Worldwide Studios, who indicated that he…

By Duncan Geere Fighter, mage or rogue? The holy trinity of RPG archetypes is etched into the soul of most gamers. So much so that they’ll pick one and stick with it, even when it’s not demanded of them. That’s according to human-computer interaction researchers from North Carolina State University, who built an entire RPG…

Samsonite new Track&Go solution could help luggage owners to track and locate missing luggage by only using a smartphone app. This innovative creation can help millions avoid headache caused by lost luggage. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Xiaomi boasted an impressive sales number of 14.8 million in the first quarter of 2016, according to IHS Technology reports. The company’s steady rise in the budget smartphone market has made it one of the top brands in China, giving stiff competition to the leader of the pack, Huawei. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Parker Wilhelm PlayStation Network is adding two-factor authentication – a move that will no doubt cause players to both sigh in relief and groan, “what took so long?” The news was confirmed by a Sony representative to Polygon after some users noticed the groundwork for the feature in the PS3’s latest 4.80 firmware update.…

By Matt Burns My kids don’t turn off the damn lights. Ever. And now, with Curb, I have a new way to see when they leave on their lights. All I have to do is look at an app. This is the future of parenting — and, well, energy monitoring. Curb is a comprehensive household…

By Devin Coldewey If Apple really is working on a car, it won’t be the Ultimate Driving Machine™. BMW and Daimler have discontinued talks with Apple over a potential automotive collaboration, Handelsblatt reports. Read More …read more Source:: TechCrunch Gadgets

By Parker Wilhelm Rocket League is about to literally change the game, as the breakout hit soccer/racing hybrid will have its all-new basketball mode storm the court next week. Debuting Tuesday, April 26, Rocket League’s Hoops update will add a new twist on the soc-car game as well as a new arena dubbed the Dunk…

By Kevin Lee The Xbox 360 has had a long storied history of establishing Microsoft as a household name in the game console world, overheating units and a ton of redesigns. However, that story is finally coming to a close. In a blog post, Microsoft’s head of Xbox Phil Spencer announced announced it is ending…

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners published its latest report, showing that T-Mobile dominated the quarter again. The Uncarrier saw a whopping 42 percent of new phone activations in Q1 from customers who switched from a rival operator. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones