The refurbished Galaxy Note 7 will go on sale in June for around $620
Korea will be one of the markets that will see a relaunch of the Galaxy Note 7 this year, a new report says. The Galaxy …
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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Verizon’s new $80 unlimited prepaid plan isn’t exactly unlimited
Verizon on Tuesday announced a new unlimited plan, this time targeting customers who’re more interested in prepaid offers rather than contracts. The plan sounds great …
This bug will freeze your iPhone if you’re dumb enough to try
Given enough determination or pure luck, a device user will always find ways to freeze a gadget’s software. That’s exactly what happened with an iPhone …
Trump’s ban on laptops and tablets might extend to flights from Europe
The Trump administration late last month surprised travelers from various Middle Eastern countries with a ban on laptops and tablets for carry-on luggage. Any electronics …
Apple’s iPhone 8 delay is starting to sound like great news
A flurry of reports from different sources have basically said the same thing about the iPhone 8’s launch. The phone may be introduced in September when …
Report may shed new light on Apple’s iPhone 8 design
According to a number of more recent reports, the iPhone 8 won’t have a curved screen like the Galaxy S8’s dual edge Infinity Display, as was …
You can now test drive Google’s self-driving cars
The day some of you have been waiting for is finally here: you can now test drive Google’s self-driving cars. Before you get too excited though, …
Someone actually built the ugly iPhone 8 design everyone hates
Designing next-gen smartphones is no easy task, especially when you also have to invent new technologies that enable you to meet your design goals. According to …
Google’s three Pixel 2 devices will be as powerful as the Galaxy S8
Google is expected to launch at least two Pixel 2 phones this fall, although some say it has three devices in the making. A new …
Some Galaxy S8 users experience Wi-Fi and wireless charging issues
The Galaxy S8’s first reported issue concerns the display. Some units out there suffer from a red tint issue that Samsung claims isn’t a real …
The Galaxy S8’s red display problem isn’t really a problem
Samsung acknowledged last week that there’s a red tint issue with the Galaxy S8, but the company said a software fix should help users get rid …
The latest attempt at a flying car doesn’t really look like a car
Forget about self-driving cars for a second and imagine yourself “driving” a flying car. It may happen as soon as this year, as at least …
No phone has ever performed worse than the Galaxy S8 in SquareTrade’s drop test
The Galaxy S8 has “a screen without limits, except one: sidewalks.” That’s how SquareTrade ends its breakability test for the newly released phone. This is …
Uber denies tracking users after they deleted the iPhone app
Uber is in a dark place right now, having to defend itself against a wide range of allegations as various execs continue to abandon the company. …
When will Samsung release the Galaxy Note 8?
Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed that it’s working on a Galaxy Note 8 that will be better and safer than its predecessor. That was a …
New iPhone 8 schematics leak offers several exciting revelations
The Galaxy S8 might be the hottest smartphones available in stores right now, but when it comes to rumors and leaks, the iPhone is still …
Apple insider delivers the worst possible news about the iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 might be unveiled in September alongside the more “boring” iPhone 7s series, but the flagship model will see a limited September release, …
First Galaxy S9 details emerge in new report
The Galaxy S8 is probably the best Android smartphone you can buy right now. It’s got a fantastic all-screen design and offers a variety of …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
One more week flew by, which means we’ve got plenty of new trailers for you, including a few clips from a few new movies that …
The Galaxy S8’s processor is powerful enough to run Windows
Don’t get too excited about installing Windows 10 on the Galaxy S8 just yet, although you can run a virtualized Windows 10 desktop on the …
The Galaxy S8 is cheaper than it should be, thanks to Samsung’s screw-up
Unless you’re Samsung, you should be happy the Galaxy Note 7 exploded last year. Not only was Samsung able to find some serious quality control issues …
A $1,000 iPhone will still sell like crazy
There’s no denying that one of the best features of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is its price. The cheapest version costs $720, which is in line …
Best Buy has brand new Galaxy S8 launch day deals for you
Samsung’s best phone yet is finally available for purchase in stores, with preorders already shipping to early buyers. If you were looking to get your …
Warning: Don’t fall for Nintendo Switch emulator scams because they might be malware
Nintendo’s Switch console is insanely popular right now. In fact, the only way to buy one is still to pay a premium on Amazon. Since it’s mostly …
Samsung has a fix for the Galaxy S8’s red display problem it said isn’t a problem
The Galaxy S8 is commercially available in four markets, which means hundreds of thousands of customers will receive their Galaxy S8 preorders on Friday, while …
TGIF: The Galaxy S8 is finally available in stores
April 21st isn’t just another Friday for smartphone users who live in certain markets. It’s the Friday when they’ll finally be able to use the …
Hack lets older Windows users get around Windows 10 update restriction
Microsoft keeps saying that it’s not going to be as aggressive about Windows 10 upgrades as it used to be, but actions speak louder than words. …
Apple is already using a screen technology that’s better than OLED, report says
Apple is widely expected to launch an OLED iPhone this year, which would be a first for the iPhone since its introduction 10 years ago. …
Apple makes half a gallon of synthetic human sweat each day to test its products
Here’s one quality assurance and environment-related test you didn’t expect from the iPhone maker: Apple manufactures half of gallon of sweat each day just so …
Apple’s next iPhone breakthrough sounds amazing, but only on paper
Apple’s iPhone 8 will bring a bunch of novel new features to the iPhone family, which should further refine the iPhone experience. Apple has even …
