The latest iOS 12 leak is going to make Android users jealous
We’re fast approaching WWDC 2018, where Apple will take the wraps off its next major software releases. That of course includes iOS 12, which will …
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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It looks like the OnePlus 6 will be the company’s most expensive phone yet
OnePlus’s next iPhone clone is expected to launch soon, and the phone might be more expensive than you’d think. We already expect the Chinese smartphone …
It looks like Intel has a real Ryzen to worry
AMD’s second-generation Ryzen chips are already here. They’re significantly faster than their predecessors and just as affordable. In short, they’re even better Intel CPU alternatives …
Meet Chat, another new Google messaging service that’s still not as good as Apple’s iMessage
Ever since Apple rolled out iMessages, Google has been trying to catch up, but the company never managed to come up with an instant messaging …
The cat-and-mouse game between Apple and iPhone hackers will never end
For a few weeks now, we’ve seen a bunch of reports detailing an expensive iPhone hacking machine that can crack any iPhone, including the latest …
Bitcoin heist suspect escapes from Iceland jail, hops on plane to Sweden
A man suspected of having stolen 600 Bitcoin mining rigs in Iceland was able to break out of jail and then board a plane to …
The Honor 10 is a iPhone X knockoff for half the price
It’s mid-April, which means we’re going to see plenty of Android-based iPhone X clones hit stores in the coming months. Some of them come from …
OnePlus just made another OnePlus 6 announcement without actually announcing the OnePlus 6
It was just a few weeks ago that a leak said OnePlus would partner with Marvel for a special edition Avengers-themed OnePlus 6 phone. Given …
Drop what you’re doing and watch the final trailer for Deadpool 2
Deadpool was one of the funniest and most surprising superhero movies of 2016, and perhaps of all time. So can the sequel do any better? …
Netflix brought the most annoying feature of its website to the iPhone, but in a much smarter way
You know the trailers that start playing automatically when you load Netflix on your computer? A similar feature is available on smart TVs and, starting …
Top Apple insider says this year’s iPhone X successors will start at just $550
The iPhone X isn’t the most affordable handset you can buy right now, although there are ways to make it feel less expensive. In most …
Facebook wants to build its own processors for AI devices
Facebook is the latest titan in the tech business to manifest interest in manufacturing its own processors, a practice that’s increasingly popular. Apple was one …
How the US’s export ban could truly sink ZTE
Android has been the dominant operating system on mobile for years. Every other alternative, aside from Apple’s iOS, vanished, as most device makers out there …
Russia struggles to maintain straight face while asking why Facebook banned fake Russian accounts
Roskomnadzor, which actually not Skynet’s Soviet cousin but rather the Russian telecoms regulator, made the news earlier this week thanks to the ban on Telegram …
This is the best Galaxy S9 deal we’ve seen so far
Not too long ago, when we learned that Galaxy S9 sales haven’t been very good so far, we told you to wait on buying the …
We might finally have a timeframe for Samsung’s foldable Galaxy X phone launch
Samsung has been working on a foldable phone for years, so what else is new? Well, the company may finally — finally — have a …
Pay close attention to Facebook’s new passive-aggressive privacy settings
Facebook on Tuesday unveiled the new privacy protections meant to help the company comply with new privacy laws that come into effect in Europe on …
Chrome 66 launches with auto-play video blocking – but it doesn’t always work
Google just released Chrome 66 for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, a new version of its popular browsing app that packs a few exciting features. …
Call of Duty is supposedly going after PUBG and Fortnite with its own Battle Royale mode
Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite: Battle Royale are part of a massive phenomenon right now, especially following their releases on iPhone and Android. Battle Royale modes, …
Facebook will have to face a massive lawsuit over facial recognition
Remember that Facebook feature that lets you tag friends in photos with the help of facial recognition? Well, it might be illegal for Facebook to …
Russia wants Apple and Google to remove Telegram from their app stores
Created by Russian-born developers, encrypted chat app Telegram is one of the most popular instant messaging apps on iPhone and Android. But Russia has Telegram …
The OnePlus 6 will be OnePlus’s first water-resistant smartphone
The OnePlus 6 will have an iPhone X-like notch, and you can’t do anything about it. Aside from that, it’s likely it’ll be a more …
LG’s iPhone X clone leaks in all its glory
In case you forgot, LG is soon about to unveil its first flagship handset of the year, the awkwardly named LG G7 ThinQ. It’s also …
First big Galaxy S10 report may have just revealed key details
The Galaxy S9 hit stores just a few weeks ago and initial sales have been underwhelming, according to reports. That probably explains why the first …
Report may have revealed pricing for cheaper iPhone X model and new iPhone X Plus
According to insiders, Apple will launch three new iPhone models this year. All of them will have iPhone X-like designs, but just two of them …
Facebook explains what data it collects from non-users, but still doesn’t offer a way out
Just because Mark Zuckerberg appeared before US Congress last week to answer a plethora of questions about the way Facebook handles user data and privacy …
Former Apple engineer suggests the kind of parental controls that iPhones need
Apple already confirmed that it’ll have more advanced parental controls built into the iPhone this year, in response to a letter demanding such features from …
The OnePlus 6 might not be official, but the first ads are already here
OnePlus has been talking about its next flagship phone for a few weeks now, but the handset isn’t official. However, that didn’t stop the Chinese …
New images show Android P’s secret gesture navigation – and yes, it copies the iPhone X
Google mistakenly leaked an unannounced Android P feature, a new navigation menu that looks a lot like the iPhone X’s gesture-based navigation. A new report …
I have little hope that the Pixel 3 will be anything but an iPhone X clone
The fact that Google’s Android P will support iPhone X-like notches isn’t surprising, given that most Android device makers out there want to copy Apple’s …
