Cell Phones

HTC’s new parkour-infused commercial tells viewers to be different – by buying its One A9 Android Marshmallow instead of the same old iPhone, of course. To get the point across, HTC takes it one step further: parodying a famous ‘1984’-themed Apple commercial, its ad also features someone kicking an actual bowl of apples, showing no…

The Nexus 6P has a secret feature: double tap to wake/sleep. The feature is disabled by default and owners will have to insert a one-line code in the terminal emulator to start using the feature. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The next-gen dual-screen YotaPhone 3 smartphone from Yota Devices will allegedly be launched in 2016 and will sport a $550 price tag. Yota also aspires to reach sales of over 1 million units every year worldwide. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A mysterious LG smartphone with the model LG-H815PX has received certification from the FCC in the U.S., suggesting that its release is not far away. It remains unclear whether the device is a refresh of the LG G4 or a new smartphone altogether. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A new report claims Samsung is planning to cut the price of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge when it releases the smartphones next year. The company is reportedly considering reducing their prices by 10 percent. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Moto X Force is now available for preorder in the UK and the 5.4-inch handset will be in your hands as early as Nov. 9. The unlocked variant of the smartphone will set consumers back by £497.99 or about $768. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Google failed to reach the “next five billion” with their Android One initiative in India. So, they’re going to try again by working better with OEMs to create a larger roster of Android One devices for the Indian market. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A leaked GFXBench scorecard shows that Huawei’s homegrown Kirin 950 chipset is more powerful than the Exynos 7420. Meanwhile, rumor has it that Huawei will take the wraps off its Mate 8, which will rock stunning specifications, including the Kirin 950 processor. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The BlackBerry PRIV will also be getting monthly Android security updates just like the Nexus devices. BlackBerry promises solid security for its PRIV handsets. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Google Project Zero audit has located several bugs in the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, 11 to be exact. So far, Samsung has fixed eight of them while three remain. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Motorola is setting up a physical store for customers to try out their handsets and wearables first-hand. Dubbed the “Moto Shop”, shoppers can even drop test the new DROID Turbo 2 at the store’s Drop Zone and customize their own gadgets with an in-house Moto Maker workshop. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oukitel has demonstrated using its smartphone as a chopping board, showing how tough the display screen of the smartphone can be. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Huawei Nexus 6P is proving to be extremely popular among fans of stock Android phones, but Huawei is just beginning with its planned invasion of the U.S. Leaked benchmark results of the upcoming Huawei Mate 8 shows it may be more powerful than the Nexus 6P. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 7 Plus will be powered by the new A10 chip and 3 GB of RAM, according to well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The smartphone is expected to launch in September of next year. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Trusted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to release a new 4-inch iPhone in the first half of 2016. Resembling an iPhone 5s upgrade, this purported smartphone will likely have a metal body and an A9 processor, among the highlights. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones