Some iPhone users on iOS 13.1.3 complain of severe battery drain after update
Some iPhone users who have upgraded to the latest stable version of iOS 13 have been complaining on social media and Apple’s forums about faster …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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AirPods Pro launch set for later this week, leaker claims
An increasing number of AirPods leaks over the past few weeks have claimed that Apple is in the process of launching the next generation of …
Windows 10 version that will run on dual-screen Surface devices might come to regular laptops too
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6 new trailers you need to watch this week: Star Wars, Bloodshot, The King, and more
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A brand new hero we might see in ‘Avengers 5’ was once set to debut in ‘Infinity War’
Avengers: Endgame might not be real cinema according to a few old men, but it’s certainly one of the most exciting movies ever made. It …
One of the Galaxy S11’s signature features may have already leaked
Now that the Pixel 4 is available in stores, we’re pretty much done with major new smartphone releases for the year. The upcoming Motorola Razr …
Netflix just gave us a better look at what could be our next Game of Thrones-like obsession
Netflix will soon release the first trailer for its ambitious Game of Thrones alternative, and it will also hopefully tell us when The Witcher is …
Sony just claimed the PS5 will be the ‘world’s fastest console’
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Netflix is testing a feature you’ve always wanted, but only on Android
Netflix might soon roll out a brand new feature that should improve your streaming experience on mobile devices, assuming testing goes well. Some Android users …
Google Search just got a major update, but you might not even notice it
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Extensive interview reveals brand new details about Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’
The Witcher is easily one of the most anticipated original Netflix series of the year, and Netflix is ready to reveal more details about it …
Did this leaked accessory just reveal the next AirPods?
A series of recent leaks claim that Apple is readying the launch of a third-gen AirPods model that will deliver a brand new design, as …
Galaxy S10 and Note 10 might get Android 10 by the end of the year
Samsung has never seemed to care about getting Android updates to its customers quickly, but things might change this year, as Google already included the …
Hoping the hero who died first in ‘Endgame’ might be back for ‘Avengers 5’? We have some bad news
One of the great things about the Avengers: Endgame plot is that it forces the audience to deal with all the adverse effects that come …
The Pixel 4 was just released today and it already has major issues that need to be fixed
Google has been developing its own phones for a decade now, although it started taking things more seriously when it pivoted from affordable Nexus phones …
Samsung’s fix for its embarrassing Galaxy S10 security problem is ready to roll out
The Galaxy S10 and Note 10 phones feature a more sophisticated in-display fingerprint sensor than other Android phones, as it uses ultrasounds rather than optics …
Samsung just unveiled the speedy processor that will power the Galaxy S11 and Note 11
Samsung on Wednesday made a series of announcements at Tech Day 2019 concerning the next-gen processors, RAM, and storage solutions that will power future mobile …
iPhone 11 Pro Max and Pixel 4 XL battle it out in camera comparison video
Both the iPhone 11 and the Pixel 4 are official, available to order, and feature brand new camera systems. If camera performance is your main …
More evidence points to the imminent arrival of a much cheaper iPhone
Starting at just $449, the iPhone 8 is the cheapest iPhone you can buy from Apple right now. It’s also the only phone that Apple …
iPhone 11 phone survives extreme waterproof test attached to an underwater drone
iPhones have been water and dust resistant for a few years, even the models that don’t have official ratings. In fact, iPhones were able to …
Netflix might have a perfect replacement in the works for ‘The Office’
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Someone created a 5-hour ‘Avengers: Endgame’ supercut that will blow your mind
I don’t know about you, but I recently rewatched Avengers: Endgame because the movie is so good, and it just flew by even though it’s …
Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface smartphones will support 5G… eventually
The first 5G phones are already here, with several vendors having launched their first-gen 5G devices. But most 5G phones are more expensive than their …
One of the Pixel 4’s best new features isn’t as good as we thought
The Pixel 4 has several features that aren’t available on other competing smartphones, the iPhone 11 included. The Motion Sense radar is unique in the …
Another ‘Diablo 4’ leak suggests that an official announcement is coming soon
A report a few days ago said that Blizzard will unveil both Diablo 4 and a Diablo 2 remaster at BlizzCon 2019 in early November, …
Google did an awful job explaining why the Pixel 4 is a missing a key camera feature
The Pixel 4 is officially out, which means buyers will soon get to experience the new features Google has built into its next-gen handset. As …
Leak says Apple is testing some big design changes for next year’s iPhone 12
Apple just launched its newest iPhone series and the iPhone 11 is already selling better than anticipated. But that doesn’t mean we have long to …
More proof that Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max are crushing Android rivals
The iPhone 11 series has been a success story for Apple so far, with launch demand being much better than many industry watchers expected. The …
PlayStation 5’s price and exact release date might’ve just leaked
Sony said that its next-gen PlayStation 5 gaming console will hit stores ahead of the holidays next year, but the company hasn’t announced a firm …
Dark mode update for Gmail rolls out to Android 10 phones
One of the main features of this year’s iOS 13 and Android 10 releases is dark mode, a feature supposed to increase battery life on …
