How to install iOS 11 beta 2 right now without a developer account or a PC
Apple on Wednesday issued beta updates across the board, including iOS, macOS, and watchOS, which are available to developers right now. iOS 11 beta 2 …
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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Lenovo doesn’t think the PC is dead just yet
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Watch a former Apple guru tell the secret story of how the iPhone was invented
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OnePlus mocked Apple’s iPhone design after blatantly copying it on the OnePlus 5
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Uber CEO Travis Kalanick finally resigns
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick only a few days after taking a leave of absence from the company. The move is not surprising, as Uber had …
Huge update released for Nintendo Switch – here are all the changes
If you happen to be one of the lucky Nintendo Switch owners out there, then it’s time to update your system, because Nintendo released Switch …
New video gives us a look at the iPhone 8’s likely final design
We’ve had a busy year when it comes to iPhone 8 leaks, and they’re only going to get more intense over the summer, as we …
Oops: Apple’s secret war on leaks just leaked
It’s no secret that a culture of secrecy exists at Apple, but even so, Apple leaks are quite frequent. Tim Cook pledged that the company …
Google will help you Search for a job
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The iPhone 7s might get one of the iPhone 8’s most exciting new features
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This is our best look yet at the OnePlus 5
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Samsung will probably launch the Galaxy Note 8 in late August
Samsung’s next big thing is coming in late August, new reports indicate, seemingly confirming what different rumors said in the past few days — that …
Design video explains almost every OnePlus 5 detail
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The iPhone 8 is coming, and it’s gonna be big
The iPhone 8 is going to be the most exciting new iPhone this year (or next), featuring a brand new design that will bring some …
Reliable insider suggests the Galaxy Note 8 will launch sooner than we thought
After a series of reports said that Samsung intends to unveil the Galaxy Note 8 in late August or early September, around the IFA tech …
New Galaxy Note 7 leak: just wait for the Note 8 instead
Nearly a year after its introduction, the Galaxy Note 7 is preparing for a triumphant return. This time around, the phone will sport a non-exploding …
Why the Galaxy Note 8 won’t have the iPhone 8’s coolest feature
The iPhone 8 might be the only smartphone shipping this year to feature a fingerprint sensor built right into the display. For a while, the …
This is the OnePlus 5
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Google’s fight against online terrorism ramps up on YouTube
Google on Sunday in a blog post penned by its general counsel Kent Walker revealed that it’s taking steps to combat online terror, including efforts …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
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Apple basically confirms its interest in taking on Netflix
Apple on Friday confirmed what we already know: it’s very interested in producing original video programming in the future, and that its efforts will not …
Rumors about the Galaxy Note 7 re-launch are blowing up
Samsung had to delay the Galaxy Note 7 FE (non-explody) launch, but it’s still happening, according to multiple reports from Korea. The safe Galaxy Note …
Borderline ridiculous rumor says Google Assistant can replace Siri on the iPhone 8
Allowing a competitor to take over a crucial iPhone feature sounds like something Apple would never do. Ever. Especially if that competitor is Google. But …
Amazon is buying Whole Foods for $13.7 billion
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New iPhone 8 leak highlights the ugliest thing about Apple’s design
Apple’s design language has a major influence on smartphone design in general, since so many companies look at the iPhone for inspiration. But Apple’s iPhone …
This might be our first look at an official Galaxy Note 8 image
It’s apparently Galaxy Note 8 leak season, as Samsung is rumored to unveil its next flagship by early September at the latest. We’ve already seen …
Google’s record EU fine might top Intel’s €1.06 billion punishment
The European Union has three antitrust investigations into Google’s business practices, including search, Android, and its advertising business. One of them is soon going to …
Google Drive can now do much more than just photos
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