The Mate 9 handsets are among the first to be powered by Android 7 and come in two designs: a model with a 1080p “full HD” display, and a Porsche-branded edition with double the resolution. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37859403

Many gamers have showcased a modification to video game Grand Theft Auto V, in which sticky bombs were switched with exploding Samsung phones. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37713939

In October, the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled and discontinued after reports that some handsets were catching fire. Samsung told the BBC it would “enhance” the S7 and S7 Edge with new features. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37676860

Smartphone giant Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its Note 7 phone amid claims that replacement devices are still at risk of catching fire. Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37604083

Samsung Electronics is recalling its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and said that battery problems were behind phones catching fire. The decision follows reports in the US and South Korea of the phone “exploding” during or after charging. The South Korean company said customers who already bought the phone will be able to swap it […]