In the wake of Facebook’s huge scandal, Apple calls for stronger privacy regulation
Apple is still very committed to both user privacy and strong encryption, especially in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica revelations. In an interview, Apple …
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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The Huawei P20 copies the iPhone X’s notch, but with one important difference
The iPhone X’s notch represents the most significant trend in mobile in early 2018, as Asian smartphone makers, big and small, are all cloning Apple’s …
The Galaxy S9+ you can’t buy is even faster than the iPhone X in real-life speed tests
The Galaxy S9 hit stores a few weeks ago, and that’s when the first reviews and comparisons with iPhone X popped up on YouTube, including …
What to expect from Apple’s March event: Cheaper iPad, new software and more
Apple will hold its first media event of the year this Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM ET, and it promises to be unique in many …
Apple’s lineup of original TV shows could begin rolling out as early as next March
Apple is making TV shows of its own, that much we’ve known for quite a while now. But don’t expect any of Apple’s original creations …
Apple supposedly plans to ‘restore’ iPhone X sales with the help of a new color
Apple on Tuesday will hold a press conference in Chicago with a focus on education. What’s unusual about the event isn’t just the location, but …
Facebook isn’t secretly logging your calls and SMS on Android
Last week, some Facebook users discovered that the social network logged all calls and text messages made on their Android devices. The revelation came in …
Face ID will only come to Android phones next year, but it won’t be the same as the iPhone X
A report a few days ago said that Apple has a two-year lead on Android rivals when it comes to the adoption of advanced 3D …
14 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We’ve got no less than 14 new movie trailers for you this week, and three of them are new Netflix attractions — or TV movies, …
Cinema subscription service MoviePass is somehow getting even cheaper
MoviePass, the Netflix of cinemas that lets you watch a different movie in a theater every day for a monthly fee that’s cheaper than a …
New OnePlus 6 leak reveals the specs everyone expected to see
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is going to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone at some point in the coming months, which explains why we’re seeing so …
Apple’s first foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2020, could double as a tablet
Samsung is currently the most vocal company when it comes to foldable smartphone designs, but the Korean giant has repeatedly made it clear that it …
The first 512GB phone is coming soon, but you might not be able to buy it
Most smartphones ship with a pretty decent amount of built-in storage. 64GB should be more than enough for your immediate needs, especially on Android devices. …
Galaxy S9 has a ‘dead zone’ screen issue that you need to know about
The screen has been the most important smartphone component for years now. It’s pretty much the only way to interact with a handset, so it …
Congress wants to talk to Mark Zuckerberg about the Cambridge Analytica data breach
Mark Zuckerberg came out of hiding on Wednesday to address the Cambridge Analytica scandal. In regular Facebook fashion, it all started with the long essay …
Researcher at the heart of Cambridge Analytica scandal calls Facebook’s account a ‘fabrication’
Last week, Facebook firmly bolted the gate after the departing horses and told the world that it was suspending Cambridge Analytica and SCL Group from …
YouTube has banned videos that promote gun mods and bump stocks
Trolling music fans into subscribing to its paid service is just one of the new features you can expect from YouTube, although not all of …
You can now send Google Pay payments with your voice on Android and iPhone
Google on Thursday announced a new Google Assistant feature: the ability to transfer money to your friends as well as request cash using voice and …
New report says Galaxy Note 9 will have a fingerprint sensor under its display
It was just a few days ago that we were told Samsung had canceled plans to place the Galaxy Note 9’s fingerprint sensor under the display. …
Report explains how Apple will avoid the problem that plagued last year’s iPhone X release
Apple released three distinct iPhone models last fall, which was a first in its iPhone history. The iPhone X, however, was delayed by more than …
Huawei was dealt a huge blow days before its iPhone X rival is set to launch
Huawei on Tuesday will unveil its next-gen Android flagship smartphone in Paris, France. The P20 series will come in three varieties, all sporting a notch …
Mark Zuckerberg should totally consider firing Facebook’s CEO
Facebook’s problems have not disappeared just because Mark Zuckerberg finally addressed the Cambridge Analytica revelations. And things will probably get worse for the company, as …
Synology’s cloud backup system is the cheapest on the market
If you’re having a hard time getting more local storage for your smartphone or home computer backups, you might want to consider embracing the cloud. …
Google’s Lytro acquisitions promises great things for future Pixel phones
Google has reportedly purchased Lytro for around $40 million, a new report says, and that may be quite a deal for a camera company that …
The OnePlus 6 is going to cost more than the Galaxy S9, but it’s not all bad
The days when the newest smartphone from OnePlus would cost significantly less than the best Android devices of that year while sporting same-or-better specs might …
Nintendo may be working on a Switch update with even better specs
Nintendo’s Switch is a fantastic hit for the company, having been sold out in the US for the better part of 2017. We’ve just passed …
Facebook will track you even after you delete your account, but you can stop it
Facebook isn’t content to only learn all that it can from registered users, as the company has also been tracking people who haven’t even had …
Here are all the new Spring 2018 Apple Watch bands that were just unveiled
One of the best things about the Apple Watch is that you can transform its appearance to match your lifestyle and fashion thanks to an …
Apple may have fixed the thing keeping people from buying the iPhone X
Apple’s iPhone X is significantly below expectations, some reports say, while others claim the opposite. The $999 entry price is one of the main reasons …
WhatsApp cofounder and Facebook-made billionaire tells people to delete Facebook
The most important thing happening in tech right now is Facebook. The revelations coming from Cambridge Analytica whistleblower Christopher Wylie have been quite damaging for …
