There’s a secret to charging the Galaxy S8 as quickly as possible
The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus come with support for fast battery charging, a feature that’s pretty much the norm on Android devices — the …
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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Apple teaches us how to take gorgeous pictures with the iPhone 7
If you didn’t know it by now, the iPhone’s camera is crucial for Apple. The company has hundreds of engineers working on improving the camera …
Uber might face a criminal investigation for allegedly stealing Google’s self-driving car tech
Uber’s patent fight with Google over critical self-driving car technology just got a lot worse for the ride-sharing company. Uber looked to score an early …
If the iPhone 8 is delayed, it won’t be because of this key component
The iPhone 8 will launch in September, some say. Others add that a limited September launch will be followed by a full launch in October …
Google’s Pixel 2 isn’t even here yet and we already have our first Pixel 3 rumor
Google’s Pixel is one of the most impressive phones of last year, and Google plans on releasing more devices in the near and distant future. …
The new Galaxy Note 7 that won’t explode launches soon for about half the price
Samsung already confirmed that a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7 will return to stores this year in certain markets, without specifying a firm …
Microsoft unveils next major Windows 10 update: Fall Creators Update
You know what follows after Microsoft’s Windows 10 Creators Update that was just released? The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. Yes, it’s still about creators. …
The specs of HTC’s powerful new Galaxy S8 rival leak again
HTC is expected to unveil a brand new flagship smartphone in the coming weeks. The HTC U 11 promises to pack a feature not seen …
Google Pixel 2 concept suggests Google will double down on a key Pixel feature
It’s pretty common to see plenty of iPhone concepts flood YouTube at this time of year, as designers try to imagine Apple’s next smartphone. But …
Samsung’s got a ‘fix’ for all your Galaxy S8 battery problems
Samsung played it very safe with the Galaxy S8’s battery, not that it had any other choice after what happened with the Galaxy Note 7. That …
This is the origin of the anti-net neutrality spam onslaught
The FCC plans to kill the Obama-era net neutrality rules, but until it does so, it’s willing to listen to your voice on the matter. …
Robots can teach new skills to other robots, which is in no way terrifying
All those movies about robots taking over the world and destroying mankind put some terrifying thoughts into our minds. What if that’ll actually happen in …
The 9 biggest announcements from Microsoft’s Build 2017 keynote
It was just a few days ago that Microsoft introduced two major new products, including the Surface Laptop and Windows 10 S. But the company is …
It looks like Apple’s forgotten iPhone is getting a big redesign this year
First released just last year, the iPhone SE became an integral part of Apple’s iPhone lineup, reaffirming the company’s interest in providing a pocketable iPhone with …
If the iPhone 8 looks this good, Samsung is in trouble
A new day, and a new set of iPhone 8 renders are here to gawk at. This time around it’s not a concept that a …
Did the iPhone 8 just leak in a brand new music video?
No, the iPhone 8 surely didn’t leak in a brand new music clip. Instead, it’s likely that a musician decided to simply troll his fans …
Apple is totally serious about tracking your sleep
It’s no secret that Apple wants to improve the sleep-tracking abilities of its devices, with special emphasis on the Apple Watch smartwatch. Various reports and …
Google isn’t fixing a serious Android security flaw for months
Google acknowledged that there’s a serious security flaw in Android that would allow attackers to target unsuspecting users with malicious software, but it’s only be …
The OnePlus 5 might be even faster than the Galaxy S8
We already know that OnePlus will launch a new affordable flagship smartphone this summer, and we already know the phone will be called OnePlus 5 …
Amazon lowers free shipping minimum to just $25
If the free shipping minimum was the one thing stopping you from getting on Amazon Prime, then you should know the online retail giant has …
This is the first ever video of Fuchsia, Google’s new mobile OS that will replace Android
Google is working on a mysterious new operating system called Fuchsia that might one day replace both Android and Chrome. Apparently, Fuchsia is more than a …
This might be what the iPhone 8 looks like… if we’re lucky
In case you haven’t heard about it by now, Apple is making a special iPhone this year to mark the device’s tenth anniversary. The iPhone …
Google has a new OS that may one day kill Android, and this is your first look at it
Google currently has two operating systems out in the wild, Android and Chrome. But we keep hearing that a third OS is in the making …
FCC website hit hard for its plan to kill net neutrality
Trump’s FCC wants to kill net neutrality, and we knew that ever since the new chairman, Ajit Pai, took office. But with an initial vote …
Why Apple is going to make an Echo killer
Apple is making a Siri speaker competitor for the Amazon Echos and Google Homes of the world, and the iOS-based product might be unveiled as …
Samsung may have lied about how fast the Galaxy S8’s storage really is
The Galaxy S8 is a phone that’s supposed to double down on quality, since it’s the first flagship to come out after last year’s Galaxy Note …
Stephen King’s new ‘It’ trailer will give you some serious Stranger Things deja vu
Set in the 1980s, Netflix’s sci-fi horror TV series Stranger Things was one of the best shows to come from the streaming giant last year. The series will …
Microsoft just killed your Surface Pro 5 dreams
Days after unveiling a Microsoft laptop with a weird choice of palm rest material and a new version of the Windows 10 operating system aimed …
The iPhone 8 design everybody hates is back
There are two kinds of iPhone 8 design leaks out in the wild right now, and they’re fairly similar except for one critical feature: the Touch …
New report says the iPhone 8 isn’t delayed at all
The iPhone is one of the most desired smartphones out there, and this happens every year with every new model that Apple launches. But the …
