The second biggest Android vendor in the world is making preparations to ditch Android
Following the ban on ZTE, we heard the Chinese company and Google have discussed the impact of the ban and whether ZTE might find itself …
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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Facebook’s ‘Dislike’ button is rolling out to more users
Your Facebook experience is getting a “Dislike” button, though it’s not really an actual button. Nor is it called “Dislike.” However, it is a step …
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ sets new box office record with $250 million opening weekend
Avengers: Infinity War just set a new box-office record, opening at $250 million. That probably surprises nobody, especially fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s …
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I wouldn’t blame you if you had no idea that Huawei, the Chinese telecom giant that’s making plenty of waves in the mobile business right …
Here are all the Avengers who just died in Infinity War – and why it might not matter
Attention Avengers fans, huge spoilers are about to follow. You’ve been warned, and I’m going to warn you again in just a few short paragraphs. …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s on, Marvel cinematic universe fans! Avengers: Infinity War is playing in theaters around the world, and you shouldn’t miss it — here’s our review, …
Apple is just as ‘disappointed’ with iPhone X sales as everyone else
Joining a slew of reports from a wide variety of sources who claimed that iPhone X sales are in serious trouble, a new story says …
Google’s mysterious new OS may soon replace Android, but it’ll still run Android apps
Google isn’t ready to talk about it publicly, but Fuchsia does exist. It’s a third OS that’ll supposedly replace Android and Chrome OS at some …
Microsoft’s Office 2019 preview for Windows 10 is ready to download
If there’s one Microsoft product you should care about more than Windows 10, it’s the company’s Office suite. And Microsoft just announced that its Office …
Here are all the best new features in Microsoft’s Windows 10 April 2018 Update
It’s that time of the year, Windows fans, when Microsoft releases a brand new Windows 10 update. Dubbed Windows 10 April 2018 Update — I …
T-Mobile and Sprint may announce a merger as soon as next week
The T-Mobile-Sprint will-they-won’t-they merger saga continues with a new episode that teases a happy ending. Apparently, the two carriers who’ve failed to reach a deal …
How to score another year of Amazon Prime for $99
You’ve probably heard the devastating news by now, Amazon Prime is going to be $20 more expensive than it used to be, or less than …
The latest in a long line of iPhone X clones might come from Nokia
If there’s one clear trend this year for Android devices coming from Asia, it’s that most of them are cloning the iPhone X’s notch. We’ve …
Yet more evidence Apple is working on AR glasses for mixed reality
Apple is expected to launch its own pair of mixed reality glasses at some point in the coming years, a new wearable device that would …
Samsung is about to copy Apple in an entirely new way
I’m still surprised that, in more than 10 years of iPhone, none of Apple’s rivals have copied its iPhone sales strategy. Not even Samsung, which …
Google accounts get new verification feature to prevent phishing attacks
In an update on its G Suite blog, Google announced the other day a new security feature for Google account holders who also happen to …
These leaked photos supposedly show Apple’s iPhone SE 2
Apple’s first new iPhone of the year is going to be the second-generation iPhone SE, if all the recent reports are to be believed. The …
A working OnePlus 6 just leaked, just as the ‘Avengers’ edition is teased in new video
OnePlus earlier this week announced the OnePlus 6 will be unveiled on May 16th. But that doesn’t mean we have to wait three weeks to …
One of the best new Gmail features doesn’t work yet
Google on Wednesday started rolling out its most significant Gmail update in years, which includes both a design overhaul and a number of exciting new …
Apple might finally fix iPhone names this year
This fall, Apple will launch three iPhone models, which we’ve been referring to as iPhone X successors when discussing rumors, as it’s not clear what …
Galaxy S9 sales are better than the Galaxy S8, but that’s not saying much
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 sales haven’t been stellar, many reports have claimed in the weeks that followed its launch. Since then we’ve seen carriers drop the …
You can finally download all your Instagram photos at once
One of the features users have been clamoring for from Instagram is finally available, albeit only in the web version of the app for the …
Someone might’ve hacked the company that can hack any iPhone
Grayshift’s GrayKey device has been in the news quite a few times over the past few months, because it’s the kind of tool that can …
Amazon just announced a new version of the Echo Dot
Amazon on Wednesday took the wraps off yet another Echo device. Well, it’s not exactly new, it’s the same Echo Dot you’ve grown to love …
Tickets are on sale for the OnePlus 6 launch event in London
If you’re in London on May 16th and you happen to love OnePlus phones, then you should know that’s where the Chinese company is holding …
Gmail’s biggest ever redesign is now live – here’s how to enable it right now
We knew a significant Gmail redesign was in the works, and that it was only a matter of time until Google made it available to …
Here’s our best look at one iPhone X clone you’re probably not going to buy
Android fans will have a hard time choosing their iPhone X clone this year, given that there are so many of them. And they’re not …
The iPhone X Plus might copy the Galaxy Note for a change
Samsung’s Galaxy Note will go down in history as the smartphone that made phablet form factors popular. Others tried to make similarly sized devices before, …
The OnePlus launch date could be less than a month away
It’s OnePlus season, as the Chinese smartphone maker has been driving up hype for its latest iPhone clone, the OnePlus 6. We’ve already learned a …
An Android vendor that copied the iPhone X just explained why everyone copies the iPhone X
If there’s one iPhone X lookalike you should consider right now, it’s the P20 Pro, Huawei’s overkill flagship of the first half of 2018. The …
