First iPhone XS drop test says the phone is nearly indestructible, but glass is still glass
The day you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Your brand new iPhone is either shipping on Friday, or awaits in a retail store. It’s …
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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iPhone XS manual references unreleased AirPower wireless charging accessory
Soon after Apple unveiled the new iPhones and Apple Watch last week, we discovered that Apple removed almost all AirPower mentions from its website. Later, …
Google Maps will now suggest a parking spot when you’re close to your destination
Google has been testing parking features in Google Maps for a while now, since parking is obviously such a crucial part of the entire driving …
You can save more than $1,400 on your iPhone XS purchase with the right plan
The iPhone X successor is just as expensive as the original, contrary to what many buyers may have hoped. The iPhone XS starts at $999 …
Huawei confirms its first foldable smartphone will also be its first 5G phone
We’re about to witness an exciting year in the history of the smartphone, as 2019 will bring us not only the first commercial foldable phones …
Speed test shows how much faster your old iPhone will be after the iOS 12 update
We’ve been telling you that iOS 12 is a lot faster than iOS 11 from the first days of iOS 12 beta 1. Apple promised …
You’ll finally be able to turn off Gmail’s annoying Smart Reply feature soon
One of the features Google included in the massive Gmail update it released a few months ago was the “Smart Reply” feature that was already …
‘Avengers 4’ directors teased the movie’s title in a photo and fans are in a frenzy
Avengers 4 isn’t due to hit theaters until next year and it’s unlikely Marvel will reveal the film’s title anytime soon. We just saw the …
Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL were just listed on an online store
Google will unveil the Pixel 3 series in a few weeks, with press events scheduled for both New York City and Paris, France. While there …
Samsung just launched a phone with a triple-lens camera, and it’s not the Galaxy S10
Samsung on Thursday came out of left field with a phone that’s not a flagship, but which happens to sport a few features unseen on …
Apple says it now tracks and scores your calls and email habits to prevent fraud
Apple has been advocating for unbreakable encryption and total user privacy for years, even if that put it at odds with governments around the world. …
iOS 12 just fixed the most annoying thing about the iPhone X
If you’re already an iPhone X user, then you’ve probably stumbled upon what is likely one of the most annoying things about it, the screenshot-taking …
Leaked OnePlus 6T image suggests one of the rumors floating around was wrong
We learned quite a few details about the OnePlus 6T over the past few days, including the fact that the phone will sport an in-display …
‘Infinity War’ sets up Tony Stark for a world of hurt in ‘Avengers 4’
Tony Stark and Steve Rogers seem like the most likely Avengers to die come spring when Avengers 4 hits theaters. They’ve been two of the …
We finally know exactly how big the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR batteries are
With every new iPhone release, Apple sticks to the same script. That means it keeps several key specs that may matter to some consumers under …
Apple Watch Series 4 review roundup: There’s no other smartwatch like it
The brand new Apple Watch nearly stole the show at Apple’s iPhone event last week. The fourth-gen smartwatch looks much sleeker than its predecessors, as …
iOS 12 leaks confirm the redesigned iPad Pros are coming this fall
Aside from the new iPhones, Apple unveiled only one non-iPhone product last week, the Apple Watch Series 4. While some people wanted Apple to announce …
Sony just launched a new console: The old PlayStation Classic
If you thought that Sony will just sit idly by and watch Nintendo sell new versions of old consoles that are quite popular with the …
New ‘Avengers 4’ theory pitches a thrilling tale of travel through time
In the five months since Avengers: Infinity War hit cinemas I’ve seen numerous fan theories about what had just happened in the MCU and about …
We now know how much faster the iPhone XS’s wireless charging is
Apple didn’t talk too much about the new iPhones’ wireless charging performance during last week’s event, and only mentioned briefly wireless charging upgrades on its …
The iPhone XS and XS Max just destroyed the iPhone X – and every Android phone – in benchmarks
The first iPhone XS and XS Max reviews are out, which means the first official benchmarks are also available, comparing the 7nm A12 Bionic chip …
One reason to buy a new iPhone XS over all the other iPhones
The iPhone XS and XS Max are already available for preorder, starting at $999 and $1,099, respectively, which is a lot to ask for a …
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max review roundup: Two powerful new phones, zero surprises
Two of the three new iPhones Apple announced last week are already available for preorder in a wide range of markets, and they’ll be shipping …
MacBooks powered by iPhone processors are finally going to happen soon
When it came time to introduce the new iPhone chip last week, Apple gave an ample presentation to the new A12 Bionic platform, that packs …
iPhone XS and XR work even when there’s no battery left
The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR should deliver even better battery life than its predecessors, with the XR expected to offer the best battery …
We finally know the answer to ‘Inception’s’ puzzling ending
If you’re a fan of Christopher Nolan movies, then Inception must be high on your favorite movies list, and that puzzling ending ensures that you’ll …
The Galaxy S10 might have a bigger display than the S9 without a bigger body
Most smartphones out there have all-screen designs, although the description is hardly accurate. Come next year, however, the Galaxy S10 may have an even better …
OnePlus is launching a puzzle game called ‘Crackables’ with a $30,000 ultimate gaming setup prize
Before OnePlus launches its next flagship, the OnePlus 6T, the company will kick off a puzzle game competition that has a grand prize worth $30,000. …
Why Apple doesn’t care that people aren’t buying new iPhones every year
Apple last week unveiled three new products, including the Apple Watch 4, the iPhone XS series (which includes the Max model), and the iPhone XR. …
Two more characters who died in ‘Infinity War’ will be resurrected in ‘Avengers 4’
Marvel is doing everything it can to prevent Avengers 4 secrets from leaking, but that’s a daunting task, especially considering the reach of social media …
