Google’s Pixel 2 will ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack and nobody seems to care
The iPhone 7 wasn’t even the only 2016 handset to ditch the headphone jack — or the first. But it’s only Apple that had to …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
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Did Samsung just say it’s afraid of the iPhone 8?
Did Samsung just say it’s afraid of the iPhone 8? Samsung on Thursday posted it’s earnings results for the second quarter of the year, revealing …
This is probably the healthiest way to binge-watch Netflix shows
Rather than auto-playing Netflix episode after episode from your couch or bed, you should exercise while you’re binging. That would be a healthier way to …
Tesla Model 3 pre-order customers are still being left in the dark
Tesla’s Model 3 is one of the most exciting cars coming to a street near you in the immediate future. How soon the Model 3 …
OnePlus keeps giving you reasons not to buy the OnePlus 5
There’s only one top-tier Android phone that I’d advise you not to buy this year, and that’s the OnePlus 5. The new #NeverSettle phone has …
New leak may reveal one way the Galaxy Note 8 will outshine Apple’s iPhone 8
The Galaxy Note 8 will probably be the most expensive smartphone Samsung has ever released. While the base model should cost around $1,000, there will …
Google now lets you share your location across iPhone and Android
Ever wanted to use Find My Friends with your Android friends? Or Trusted Contacts with iPhone owners who still refuse to switch to your favorite …
Legendary Pokemon ‘Moltres’ and ‘Zapdos’ are coming soon to Pokemon Go
Niantic released its first two Legendary Pokemon over the weekend, and while the Pokemon Go Fest event in Chicago was a bust, the legendaries seem …
Wonder Woman 2 has a firm release date
Wonder Woman is definitely one movie that you simply have to see this year, and you still have time to catch it in a theater …
Apple refuses to confirm Trump’s wild claims
We’re used to seeing Donald Trump make all sorts of wild statements, and on Tuesday he delivered. Again. He said in an interview that Apple …
This AR gaming demo has me seriously excited for the iPhone 8
Augmented reality is one of the main features of iOS 11, Apple confirmed at its WWDC event last month. The iPhone maker already released the …
You can watch 300 Jedi fight 60,000 medieval soldiers thanks to technology
I know what you’re thinking: how many medieval soldier with regular swords and shields can a group of 300 highly organized Jedi knights packing lightsabers …
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 …
Another iOS 11 feature hints at no home button on the iPhone 8
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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 …
