How to install iOS 11 beta 1 without a developer account or even a computer
It’s finally here! Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 11, its next major iOS release, demoing a bunch of interesting features coming to the iPhone 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.
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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The Galaxy Note 8 might launch sooner than we thought
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This hideous iPhone 8 design keeps popping up
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Netflix’s ‘meh’ on net neutrality is exactly why we need strong rules, not empty promises
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Samsung’s about to launch a new version of the Galaxy S8
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The best new iPhone 8 feature hasn’t even leaked yet
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Someone dropped a Nintendo Switch console from 1,000 feet
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This is how much the safe Galaxy Note 7 might cost you
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JetBlue is using facial recognition to replace boarding passes
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Waze Carpool, Google’s actual ridesharing service, expands to California
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Leaked poster suggests the OnePlus 5 will launch on June 15
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Andy Rubin’s plan for his Amazon Echo killer sounds absolutely crazy
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The closer we get to Apple’s expected September iPhone media event, the more iPhone leaks we’re going to see. This happens every year, but the …
The Galaxy S8’s speedy processor will power Windows 10 laptops this year
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Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone will ship much sooner than expected
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