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 …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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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 …
‘Diablo 4’ and ‘Diablo 2’ remastered supposedly coming at BlizzCon 2019
Blizzard had a rough couple of weeks, having to deal with the Heartstone situation in Hong Kong, which couldn’t have happened at a worse time …
An Apple device like nothing we’ve ever seen before is launching next year
The iPhone changed the smartphone industry forever, effectively killing every company that could not pivot. The world’s biggest phone brands at the time like Nokia, …
Marvel’s ‘Deadpool 3’ announcement might be imminent
Deadpool 3 has been the talk of the town lately after Ryan Reynolds beautifully trolled fans again about Deadpool’s MCU debut. Then, the writing duo …
Netflix might finally start limiting password sharing
As long as you have a working Netflix login, you should have no problem streaming movies and TV series even if you’re not technically paying …
Huge PS5 leak could be our first look at the prototype Sony gave to developers
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is one of the most talked-about consoles these days, even though we still have more than a year to go until the …
Google responds to uproar over Pixel 4 face unlock security, says it’ll soon work just like iPhones
We’ve known for several months that the Pixel 4 will feature support for 3D face recognition, as Google announced the feature well before this fall’s …
‘Stranger Things 4’ set leak gives us hope that Hopper is still alive
Stranger Things is such a massive hit for Netflix that it’s no surprise it was renewed for a new season while other original Netflix shows …
11 new trailers you need to watch: American Son, Dolittle, Frozen II, and more
We’ve been waiting for Zombieland: Double Tap for 10 years, and it’s finally here. But the new zombie comedy has some serious competition at the …
Google just accidentally admitted that iPhones are more valuable than Pixels
When Google launched the Pixel line two years ago, two things were clear. One: The Nexus phone replacement was going to be a more expensive, …
One of the Pixel 4’s best new features only works if you enable gesture navigation
The Pixel 4 is finally official, which means we’re no longer speculating on what it can or can’t do based on leaks. The phone has …
Motorola’s foldable Razr phone will finally be unveiled on November 13th
We’ve known for several months that Motorola would be among the first smartphone vendors to launch a foldable phone. The company announced as much around …
Deadpool’s epic crossover with the Avengers universe is pretty much confirmed
We’ve been waiting for Marvel to announce Deadpool 3 ever since Disney completed the Fox acquisition, regaining the rights to nearly all of the Marvel …
Report says Apple is about to surprise us with new ‘AirPods Pro’ that’ll launch in the next 2 weeks
Apple refreshed the AirPods earlier this year, but that was only a minor upgrade for the iconic wireless earphones. AirPods 2 got a case that …
The best Waze feature is now available in Google Maps for iPhone
Google has been porting Waze’s best feature to Google Maps for a while now, but only in a limited fashion and only on Android. That’s …
‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ has a post-credit scene with a huge surprise
Zombieland fans have waited ten years for a sequel, and it’s finally here. Double Tap premieres on Friday, featuring the same cast and the same …
Google copied a signature iPhone feature for the Pixel 4, but missed one huge element
Google confirmed the Pixel 4’s main features several months before actually announcing the phone, but that didn’t stop the leaks. All the Pixel 4 rumors …
Netflix says its $3 mobile-only plan might expand to more markets
After testing a mobile-only plan in India on a small scale, Netflix went ahead and made it available to everyone in the country a few …
Scarlett Johansson says ‘Black Widow’ will bring us closure
Going into Avengers: Endgame, we knew some of our favorite superheroes would end up dying for good while trying to undo the snap, and Marvel …
Why Google’s sudden focus on privacy might just be a marketing ploy
After countless privacy breaches that prompted increased scrutiny from authorities, and after Apple turned privacy into major selling points of its iPhones and Macs, Google and …
An upcoming Samsung phone has the design breakthrough we’ve been waiting for, but no one knows which one
Samsung made a significant change in the way it introduces new innovations to mobile devices. Instead of debuting on pricey flagship phones, features like the …
Galaxy S10 has a huge security flaw that lets any fingerprint unlock your phone
Anyone who’s keeping close tabs on mobile rumors might remember there was a time before the launch of the Galaxy S10 when reports insisted on …
Google Stadia wireless controller needs a wire to work on Pixel phones and laptops
Google aims to kill consoles in the near future with an alternative of its own that doesn’t even require you to buy an actual gaming …
Netflix drops new ‘The Witcher’ teaser ahead of the first trailer’s release
Netflix’s The Witcher is one of the most anticipated TV series of the season. It’s not supposed to be the next Game of Thrones, they …
Live Caption on Pixel 4 transcribes videos in real time
Google earlier this week released an impressive Google Maps feature I said I hope I’ll never need to use: Improved voice-guided navigation for blind and …
A new report might’ve just revealed Sony’s PlayStation 5 release timing
Sony plans to launch the PlayStation 5 during the 2020 holiday season, and that’s not a secret. The company said as much a few times …
