iPhone 8 release date, preorder date, and announcement date: Everything you need to know
Reports from various sources earlier this week said that Apple is going to host its annual fall iPhone event on September 12th. While Apple has …
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.
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More iPhone 8 component leaks tell an interesting design story
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The 8 biggest questions ‘Game of Thrones’ left unanswered
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The Galaxy Note 8’s best feature is really good news for the iPhone 8
The Galaxy Note 8’s best feature is the phone’s stunning display and its all-screen design. Samsung created an even bigger Infinity display than the ones …
The iPhone 8 will have wireless charging, but it still won’t be as good as Android
Apple is finally adding wireless charging support to its iPhone lineup this year. More rumors and leaks than we can count state that the iPhone …
The Game of Thrones finale finally addressed one of the worst things about season 7
As unbelievable as it may seem, Game of Thrones season 7 is over, which means that, for the first time in almost two months, we …
The Galaxy Note 8 deal for Note 7 buyers isn’t as great as you thought
Soon after Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8 last week, news emerged that Samsung will significantly discount the handset for the customers that were affected …
Alec Baldwin brings back his Trump impersonation for SNL’s Weekend Update
You’re right, it’s too early for Saturday Night Live to be back on TV. But SNL has a spinoff to keep you entertained until the …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The only thing you should be concerned with this weekend is the season finale of Game of Thrones. Okay, and there’s this fight everyone seems …
We finally know why the Galaxy Note 7 loved burning up
The Galaxy Note 8 is finally official, and all the rumors that preceded Samsung’s Wednesday event turned out to be true, including battery details. Yes, …
Netflix just released the first teaser for ‘Black Mirror: Season 4’
Black Mirror is a modern take on classic sci-fi shows like The Twilight Zone but with a broad focus on technology, and how it can work …
The Galaxy Note 8 just launched, but Samsung already has something better in the works
There are only two real reasons to buy the Galaxy Note 8 right now, since screen size isn’t what really matters anymore. The Galaxy Note …
Latest leak reaffirms iPhone 8 will catch up to Android with one convenient feature
We’ve seen it before, but here it is again, a purported iPhone 8 component that’s said to enable the handset’s rumored wireless charging feature.
There’s a tiny chance Tim Cook might finally give us the iPhone 8 news we’re waiting for
September, or new iPhone month as I like to call it, is almost here, and we already have rumored dates for Apple’s iPhone 8 event …
Why Samsung’s heir just got a 5-year prison sentence
The trial of the century started all the way back in winter when the Samsung Electronics heir was charged with bribery, among other things, in …
This wild Game of Thrones theory explains everything that’s wrong with episode 6
The fast-paced season 7 of Game of Thrones is almost done, and we’ve had a wild ride so far. Other than the time-and-teleportation issue, and …
This is the 20TB hard drive your computer deserves
Okay, most people will not need to have 20TB of storage space within reach at any given time. But if your job requirements include dealing …
The iPhone may soon steal Samsung’s only remaining unique smartphone feature
Everybody copies everybody else in the smartphone business, whether it’s hardware or software. Samsung got where it is today in the mobile business after deciding …
Trustworthy report says iPhone 8 will start at $999
Samsung just introduced the most expensive mass-market smartphone in the world, the Galaxy Note 8 that’s currently available for preorder. While Samsung and its partners …
We now know exactly when Google will unveil the Pixel 2
Google earlier this week released the Android 8.0 Oreo update without launching any new hardware that would run the operating system right out of the …
Android Oreo has a cool new anti-malware feature, but it won’t keep you safe right now
Earlier this week Google unveiled the official name of Android 8.0, confirming all the Oreo rumors and hopes. Soon after that, the company made the …
Even if the iPhone 8 does cost $1,000, this wireless deal is still worth it
It’s no secret that Virgin Mobile loves the iPhone. It’s the only smartphone the carrier sells right now. But the company just revealed a great …
The top-end iPhone 8 might have way more storage than most MacBooks
Gone are the days when Apple would troll customers with 16GB versions of its newest iPhone. Apple fixed the annoying problem last year, making 32GB …
No, this probably isn’t a leaked Apple iPhone 8 presentation
The iPhone 8 is coming in less than a month, but that does not mean Apple has gone ahead and introduced the device in China …
Here’s how much the Galaxy Note 8 costs from every major wireless carrier
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled the Galaxy Note 8, a phone that was so widely covered in leaks that we hardly saw any surprises during the …
Best Buy’s Galaxy Note 8 pre-order deal is better than anyone else’s
The Galaxy Note 8 has finally been unveiled, which means you can already start planning whether or not you’d like to preorder this hot new …
Galaxy Note 8 specs: Everything you need to know
The Android phone you’ve been waiting all year long is finally here. Samsung cleaned up the Galaxy Note 7 mess and proved it can make …
Surprise: The Galaxy Note 8 just leaked again
It’s Galaxy Note 8 day today, the day millions of Samsung fans have been waiting for! The South Korean tech giant will finally unveil its …
Oreo has a game-changing Android feature, but you won’t even realize it’s there
Android 8.0 Oreo is finally official, but that has little meaning for most Android users out there. Aside from a few millions of Pixel and …
Google wants you to shop online using your voice at Walmart, not Amazon
Shopping online using only your voice is already a thing if you own an Amazon Alexa device like the Echo speakers or anything else that …
