Galaxy S8 and S8+ prices are falling rapidly ahead of the Note 8 reveal
Samsung’s next big thing is just around the corner. In less than two weeks, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 8 in New York, and …
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.
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New iPhone 8 leak reveals the precise dimensions of the phone’s display
We’re closing in on Apple’s fall iPhone event where this year’s iPhones will finally be unveiled. After months of iPhone 8 rumors (topped off by …
Leaked code explains how the iPhone 8’s ‘Face ID’ face recognition system works
About two weeks ago, Apple inadvertently posted online an uncensored version of its internal HomePod software, and developers had a field day with it since …
Massive iPhone leak explains how one of the iPhone 8’s most important features works
When the iPhone 8 launches this September it will bring over a few features never before seen on an Apple smartphone. The handset will have …
This knock-off Amazon Echo is somehow cheaper than the real thing
Priced at $49.99, the Echo Dot is Amazon’s cheapest Alexa-enabled smart speaker for the phone. But if that sounds too expensive, then you might want …
Apple could finally kill the iPhone ‘S’ name this year
Throughout the year, most iPhone 8 reports said that Apple is launching three handsets this year, including the natural successors of last year’s iPhone 7 …
Samsung’s revolutionary Note 8 will steal a feature from 2015’s hottest phone
Later this month, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 8, a Galaxy S8-like phablet supposed to make us forget last year’s Galaxy Note 7 disaster, …
Samsung’s Rose Pink Galaxy S8 might be made available worldwide
Just as Apple was celebrating the iPhone’s 10th anniversary in late June, Samsung decided to launch a new Galaxy S8 version. However, it was a …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s production is now in full swing, report claims
A new report from Asia says that all three of Apple’s new iPhones are currently in production, just as expected, ahead of the planned September …
Leaked iPhone 8 cases appear to give away the phone’s final design
Ask any hardcore Apple fan, and they’ll say the phrase “Designed by Apple in California, assembled in China” sounds familiar. That’s because it’s printed on …
Valve is making a card game to rival Blizzard’s Hearthstone
One of the most popular card games available on desktop and mobile is getting a huge expansion this week. Blizzard’s Hearthstone has tens of millions …
Disney is making its own Netflix services
Disney officially announced that it’s making its own Netflix competitor, a streaming service that will air original Disney movies and TV shows. The giant media …
See how ‘Game of Thrones’ pulled off one of its most impressive battles to date
Spoilers! Many spoilers ahead! You’ve been warned, just in case you haven’t found the time to watch season 7’s fourth episode yet. If you did see Sunday’s …
This phone copies both the iPhone 8 and the Essential, even though they aren’t out
Sharp just released a phone that “copies” two phones that don’t even exist, but have been leaking with regularity. One of them is Andy Rubin’s …
Google’s Pixel has an awesome storage trick the iPhone lacks
Google will soon roll out Android 8.0 to compatible Pixel and Nexus devices, and that’s when the Pixels will receive a pretty neat storage trick …
HBO hackers leak Game of Thrones stars’ contact details
Game of Thrones stars Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, and Emilia Clark will not be happy to hear that the HBO hackers have leaked their email …
Stop what you’re doing and check out this gorgeous video of an iPhone 8 mockup
There’s no smartphone like the iPhone when it comes to rumors and leaks, and the same goes for this year’s iPhone 8. The handset was …
iPhone 8 design shown off in high-resolution render
With about a month to go until Apple takes the wraps off the iPhone 8, we think we have a pretty good idea of what …
Hands-on video demo shows off more than 20 new features in iOS 11 beta 5
Apple has a new iOS 11 beta out for developers — don’t worry, public beta testers, you’ll soon get it too — which contains various …
Apple finally ready to Instagram, but only to share your iPhone pics
Instagram users who also happen to be die-hard Apple fans can now follow their favorite company on the social network. But don’t expect to see …
New iPhone 8 leak details some of its novel features
We’ve seen many iPhone leaks over the weekend, including reports on both the iPhone 7s and iPhone 8 models that Apple is expected to launch …
The Galaxy S9 is already rumored to be ripping off the iPhone 8
With at least one month to go until the iPhone 8 hit stores, and more than six months until Samsung unveils its next Galaxy S …
Target has a great sale going on Apple Watch Series 2 models
If you’ve always wanted to buy an Apple Watch but never pulled the trigger, you should revisit that thought, especially if the price was your …
Samsung finally unveiled the brand new Galaxy S8 version we’ve been waiting for
Samsung has a brand new version of the Galaxy S8 version you can finally buy, one that you’ve seen featured in countless leaks so far: …
World’s top insider has some bad news about the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S9
The Galaxy Note 8 isn’t even official, but we already have Galaxy S9 rumors on our hands. The next Galaxy S handset isn’t due for …
Live photos of the iPhone 8’s front side just leaked
Apple is reportedly manufacturing the 2017 iPhones as we speak, including the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and iPhone 8, which must mean we should …
Fresh Game of Thrones trailer teases a major revelation
Things are escalating quickly in the Game of Thrones universe, making this season one of the most exciting ones of the series so far. Maybe …
Google just slashed the prices of its Pixel and Pixel XL by $200
It’s mid-August which means Google’s Android 8.0 update is right around the corner for Pixel and Nexus devices. It also means we have to wait …
The next Hearthstone expansion finally has a release date
Blizzard is about to unleash the Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion. We always knew that August will bring us the next Hearthstone content update, …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s that time of the year, for certain movie fans, when a The Dark Tower movie finally hits theaters. Detroit also opens this week, and …
