The Apple Watch 3 is probably launching alongside the iPhone 8
An Apple Watch Series 3 is already in the works, and we shouldn’t be surprised to see it come out alongside Apple’s 2017 iPhones that …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Another iOS 11 feature hints at no home button on the iPhone 8
iOS 11 beta 4 is now available to download, and we already showed you what to expect from the new release on top of the …
iOS 11 will finally kill a bug that’s been annoying iPhone owners
How many times have you connected to a public Wi-Fi spot only to find out that it’s not delivering that free internet connection you seek? …
New report claims to reveal why the iPhone 8 is delayed, and it’s good news
The iPhone 8 is obviously one of the hottest devices of the year, considering the increased chatter about Apple’s unreleased handset. But countless reports have …
Nasty Mac malware can control your webcam and record everything you type
Apple’s Macs are a lot less susceptible to malware and virus attacks than their Windows-based counterparts, but they’re not malware-proof. Hackers may be more inclined …
Hands-on video demos more than 20 new features in Apple’s latest iOS 11 beta
Apple on Monday released iOS 11 beta 4, which you can download and install on a supported iPhone, iPad Pro, or iPod touch right now, …
We finally have a launch date for Nokia’s first ‘iPhone killer’
More than 10 years have passed since the first iPhone hit stores, but Nokia was never able to come up with a decent iPhone rival. …
Google’s Pixel 2 might be the fastest smartphone released this year
Every year, flagship phones get faster. That’s not a surprise any more, and devices like the Galaxy S8 and the OnePlus 5 pack mobile chips …
Samsung’s beefier Galaxy S8 leaks in new video
The Galaxy S8 is one of the best-looking phones that you can buy right now. A simple trick like stretching the display across almost the …
The Galaxy Note 8 might beat the iPhone 7 Plus at its own game
The Galaxy Note 8 will be the first Samsung flagship handset to feature a dual lens camera on the back, capable of similar tricks to …
Apple rivals reportedly waiting to see which revolutionary iPhone 8 features to copy next
There’s no doubt that the iPhone is a source of inspiration for competitors. Some copy the design, others replicate the features, and some do both. …
Here are all the hot new trailers you missed from Comic-Con over the weekend
As it does each and every year, San Diego Comic-Con brought us a large number of new movie and TV series trailers from some of …
The Galaxy Note 8 might still have one surprise left in store
In less than a month, Samsung will officially announce the Galaxy Note 8, a phone that’s hardly a well-kept secret. Meant to restore the Note …
Next week’s new Game of Thrones trailer shows the meeting we’ve been waiting for
Game of Thrones’ season 7 only has seven episodes, and we already watched two of them. The story is unfolding at a rapid pace, and …
Watch the completely over-the-top Rock and Siri commercial that was teased as a movie
It looks like Apple really, really, really wants you to acknowledge Siri. Apple wants you to know it exists on the iPhone and it can …
Pokemon Go: The Legendary Pokemon you can catch right now
We knew the legendaries were coming, and we already told you how to beat them even before Niantic released them. But, lo and behold, we …
Hackers are targeting hotel Wi-Fi with particularly evil malware
Just because your hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, it doesn’t mean you have to take it. Hackers may be lurking, looking to compromise your computer, especially …
23 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Last week, we only had a handful of new trailers to show you. That’s probably because Comic-Con was right around the corner, or the place …
The first trailer for Will Smith’s $100 million Netflix movie is here
A few days ago, Netflix declared war on cinemas (more or less) by announcing that it has some 40 original motion pictures in the works. These …
The Galaxy Note 8’s secret weapon might be… a Bluetooth headset?
Samsung’s second-worst-kept secret of the year will launch on August 23rd, the company has now confirmed. That was a date that was first mentioned in …
Leak: This is the Nokia 8 in the flesh
HMD Global’s next Nokia phone will be a flagship device meant to fight directly against Samsung’s best Android phones, and Apple’s upcoming new iPhones. But …
Antitrust watchdog investigates Amazon for allegedly lying about deal prices
The Federal Trade Commission just set its sights on Amazon’s deal pricing schemes, responding to complaints that the giant online retailer misleads customers with its …
Best Buy’s Black Friday in July is back
Amazon’s third annual Prime Day deal event is long gone, but that doesn’t mean that the Black Friday in July deals phenomenon has to stop. …
Is Facebook making a modular smartphone?
Modular smartphones sound great on paper. They’re devices that would significantly outlive traditional handsets, as the user would be able to upgrade the hardware by …
The ‘Game of Thrones’ creators are moving from Westeros to America
If you hoped that the Game of Thrones showrunners would keep making spinoffs after the HBO hit series is done, you should know they have other …
Australia the latest country to have no idea how encryption works
Australia is the latest country to seek ways to access information passed between smartphones via encrypted apps, information that might be relevant to criminal investigations …
Windows 10 will make old computers obsolete
Just because your computer can run Windows 10 with aplomb right now, it doesn’t mean it’s going to get all the Windows 10 versions that …
MIT’s new app uses AI to look at food and tell you the recipe
If you’ve been following HBO’s hilarious Silicon Valley sitcom, then you’ll instantly giggle when you see MIT’s new food app in action. One of the …
Scary bug gives hackers complete control over your iPhone – update to iOS 10.3.3 right now
Android often makes the news for being the mobile platform that’s most susceptible to malware. But that doesn’t mean that iOS is completely safe. In …
Nokia’s first iPhone ‘killer’ was briefly confirmed
HMD Global’s new Nokia is more and more exciting than the old Nokia that refused to make Android phones. The new company is currently selling …
