Cell Phones

PBS launched a kid-friendly Android tablet called Playtime Pad, preloaded with 25 games and other content geared for children. Available Nov. 6, it comes with 16 GB of RAM, front and rear-facing cameras and access to PBS Kids’ educational programming. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Windows-powered HP Elite x3, targeted for enterprise users who want the full desktop experience, hit stores last week. Reviewers note that the device is very powerful, possibly making it the best Windows phone to date. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Save the date: The LG V20 is set to be available online via Verizon on Oct. 20, but it’s going to be up for grabs on that day only. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

It is now a federal crime to bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on an aircraft. Passengers could be fined up to $179,933 and be subjected to criminal prosecution if they fail to comply. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

South Korean government officials started a probe on what exactly caused the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to catch fire. The Korea Testing Laboratory, a state-run lab, says it will leverage the latest technology to test the device, not just the battery. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung reportedly tested the batteries for its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones in-house at its own CTIA certified lab. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung has begun mass-producing processors using the 10nm process that involves amplified performance and decreased power consumption, among a host of refinements. The Galaxy S8 is rumored to be the first to come with the chips in early 2017. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 batteries were tested internally in the South Korean manufacturer’s own CTIA-certified labs, and the results didn’t reveal any issues in the first and replacement units. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung quietly rolled out an Always on Display update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge. A redesigned calendar, improved battery consumption and a handful of UI enhancements come with the 8 MB over-the-air update. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A few days after major Galaxy S8 details were leaked, new information regarding Samsung’s next-generation Galaxy S series have emerged. The company has reportedly just started firmware development for the handsets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 was expected earlier this year, but it looks like the flagship is finally coming. With the release date approaching, rumors are swirling about the hefty price tag of the high-spec phablet. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Samsung is rolling out the Galaxy TabPro S Gold Edition, and the refreshed tablet is bringing in more than just a new premium look. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus is now landing on Apple stores across the United States, but even though availability is widespread, it’s expected to be quickly sold out because of the high demand for it. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The HTC Bolt has leaked in the wild for the first time, so what can we expect? Not a headphone jack, based on the latest images and spec details. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Department of Transportation (DoT) has officially banned the fiery Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from U.S. flights altogether following two recalls over exploding batteries. The ban goes into effect on Saturday and also prohibits shipping the device as air cargo. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones