Cell Phones

Motorola has officially kicked off preorders for its Moto X Style and second-generation Moto 360 in the U.K., so here’s what you need to know in terms of pricing, upgrade options and availability. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus have just been released for preorder, but many models are already on backorder. Here’s a rundown of the availability and wait times for the smartphones from Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Apple. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A new report claims Samsung is working on a very unique smartphone. The device, codenamed ‘Project Valley,’ is expected to be unveiled early next year. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Mobile provider Verizon is blocking Motorola Moto X Pure Edition users from SIM activation until it receives security data for every single Moto X smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 430 and 617 bring high-end features to mid-range chipsets. Expect improved cameras, faster connectivity, and better battery life across all available price points. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

By Tomos Ellis Introduction and design Oppo isn’t a household name in the west, but that probably won’t be the case for much longer. Ever since the firm’s inception just over a decade ago, the Chinese manufacturer has been renowned for producing high-quality, affordable consumer electronics. Originally specialising in MP3 and DVD players, Oppo recently…

By Tomos Ellis Introduction and design Oppo isn’t a household name in the west, but that probably won’t be the case for much longer. Ever since the firm’s inception just over a decade ago, the Chinese manufacturer has been renowned for producing high-quality, affordable consumer electronics. Originally specialising in MP3 and DVD players, Oppo recently…

Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch has revealed how much Apple pays for the components of an iPhone 6s with 64 GB of storage. While this model costs $749 unlocked, Apple pays just $234 for the parts. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

If you were waiting for the HTC “hero phone” promised by the company earlier this year, it is not likely going to be the HTC One A9, as the latest leak suggests it will be a mid-range smartphone. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Google is expected to unleash two new Nexus devices, a smartphone and a phablet, on Sept. 29. An image of the black Nexus 5X/(2015) and its final specs have leaked via an internal presentation. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

A New York hipster foiled a trio of iPhone muggers with an unusual defense system. The victim’s skinny jeans were so tight, the thieves could not access his iPhone and wallet, and instead gave up and ran away. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Apple customers might be in for a disappointment, as a new report claims the company may take up to four weeks to deliver the first batch of iPhone 6s and 6s Plus units to their new owners. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

More information has surfaced regarding the upcoming HTC One A9 flagship, with claims that it will run Android 6.0 Marshmallow and HTC Sense 7 when it launches this fall. If so, it will be among the first non-Nexus devices to ship with the latest Android version on board. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

Sony has released its latest ‘Made for Bond’ 2015 advert, featuring the newly-unveiled Sony Xperia Z5 smartphone and the Sony RX100 IV camera as poweful tools in Miss Moneypenny’s mission. The next Bond movie, Spectre, launches on November 6 in the U.S. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones

The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are reportedly heavier and thicker than their predecessors. While a number of users suspect that the reason is the phones’ new aluminum alloy material, the added weight is actually the result of the phones’ new technology. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Smartphones