T-Mobile will give you a free year of Netflix if you buy a Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 may be Samsung’s only flagship smartphone available in stores right now, and if you’re looking for the next best thing, now’s probably not …
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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The iPhone 8’s wireless charging tech could be much more exciting than you think
The iPhone 8 is expected to be Apple’s first iPhone that will support wireless charging. In fact, one exciting series of reports indicates the iPhone …
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Nintendo will keep churning out mobile games, Nintendo Switch or not
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Popular Android manufacturer OnePlus caught cheating in benchmark tests
A few years ago, many high-profile Android device makers were caught cheating in benchmark tests. The list of cheaters included HTC, LG, Samsung, and Sony, …
Brand new Galaxy S8 report confirms what we already know
The Galaxy S8 will supposedly be about as big as the Galaxy S7, but a new report offers actual schematics based on an eyewitness account. …
Samsung might show off the Galaxy S8 at MWC, but don’t get too excited
If you were holding out hope for Samsung to announce the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress in Spain later this month, then you’re not …
The iPhone 7 keeps stealing Android users
Apple on Tuesday released its financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, revealing record sales number for the iPhone. The iPhone 7 …
Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta available for Pixel and Nexus phones
Google on Monday announced a new incremental Nougat update, version 7.1.2. The new release is “just around the corner,” which means anyone looking to beta …
Uber teams up with Mercedes for more self-driving cars
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The iPhone 7 Plus dual camera system could be a lot more than cute dog photos
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There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool
Multiple reports on Monday revealed that Apple silently killed a special anti-theft tool that can help users avoid buying stolen iPhones or other devices that …
The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component
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Samsung is reportedly going for bigger batteries for the Galaxy S8
Samsung blamed the Galaxy Note 7 fires on two independent battery issues that turned the phablet into an explosive device. But it also acknowledged that …
Eric Schmidt tells Googlers that Trump’s government will do ‘evil things’
Donald Trump’s Muslim ban is the president’s most controversial measure to date. Trump may be keeping his word when it comes to campaign promises, but the …
The Robin might be dead but Razer’s Nextbit acquisition sounds exciting
Razer just bought a startup that made one of the most exciting Android handsets we’ve seen in recent years and killed said smartphone almost immediately. …
Watch AMC’s latest trailer for the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead
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I watched Ed Sheeran’s new ’Shape of You’ video so you don’t have to
Ed Sheeran started the year strong, releasing two good tracks at the same time, Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. I don’t blame you …
This new render is basically an official Galaxy S8 press photo
One of the most highly anticipated phones of 2017 is hardly a secret. The recent Galaxy S8 leaks have revealed virtually everything about the phone, …
T-Mobile’s latest deal will pay the tax on your new smartphone
If you still haven’t bought that new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus you’ve been eyeing since it came out last September, then you absolutely …
The iPhone 8 might be more expensive than you expect
Apple will soon announce its numbers for the December quarter, and all eyes will be on its new flagship, the iPhone 7. Analysts expect Apple …
SAG Awards 2017: Here are all the anti-Trump acceptance speeches
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8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
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Trevor Noah hilariously explains what Donald Trump’s executive orders really mean
After a full week in office, Donald Trump gives off the impression that he’s looking to keep some of his campaign promises — he also …
The iPhone 8 might take a revolutionary approach to sensors
Apple is launching three new iPhones this year, reports have claimed, with the iPhone 8 being the most interesting of the three. Apple suppliers are …
Amazon sells out George Orwell’s ‘1984’ in total coincidence
Donald Trump has been president for a full week, which brought us a full week of controversies, alternative lies, and lots of executive orders. It …
Apple’s iPhone 8 might look a lot like this
Apple’s radically redesigned iPhone 8 is many months away, but the web is filled with rumors, speculations, and concepts. That’s right, many designers out there …
Two Galaxy S8 features that will seriously annoy you
At this point, it’s probably safe to say there aren’t any remaining Galaxy S8 mysteries. A series of thorough reports, including a preview from Eldar …
