LG launches first new smartphone to run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box… on iPhone 7 day
The LG V20 is the first new smartphone in the world to run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, which is certainly a major …
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 filing shows off the all-glass iPhone of the future
The iPhone 7 will continue to lay the groundwork for the major iPhone redesign expected for the near future, maybe as soon as next year. …
‘Narcos’ season 3 trailer released as Netflix renews for two more seasons
Stranger Things might be the talk of the town right now, but it’s not the only hot Netflix show worth watching. Narcos is another original Netflix …
Finished iPhone 7 and 7 Pluses are getting ready to go on sale
No, you can’t order them just yet, no matter what you may have heard about Apple listing the new iPhone on its website. And no, …
There’s reasons to be excited about Apple killing the headphone jack
Whether you’re an iPhone fan or not, and whether you’re buying the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus later this week, you should really be …
One good thing about the Galaxy Note 7 recall: cheap phones
Samsung had to recall some 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 units after several handsets caught fire due to malfunctioning batteries. The company stopped sales in …
An official Apple accessory may bring wireless charging to future iPhones
Apple hasn’t launched an iPhone with wireless charging yet, but don’t think Apple will always be in love with wires. A new report hints that Apple …
Did Lenovo just leak the specs for the iPhone 7 Plus?
Remember when Samsung made fun of the iPhone 7’s lack of a headphone jack during its Galaxy Note 7 event without actually naming the unreleased …
Brand new ‘Walking Dead’ trailer toys with our emotions as we wait to see who Negan killed
October 23rd. That’s when AMC’s critically acclaimed series The Walking Dead is returning with the answer we’ve been waiting for. Who did Negan brutally murder at the …
A site just ran an early iPhone 7 hands-on preview before the phone is even unveiled
The iPhone 7 is undoubtedly the talk of the town. Labeled as “boring” by some, the iPhone 7 will surely be Apple’s best iPhone to date. …
iPhone 7’s retail packaging may have just leaked
We’re almost there, Apple fans: the iPhone 7 event you’ve been waiting for all year long is just one day away. But that doesn’t mean we’re …
Google tipped to launch new 7-inch Android tablet this year
Google is preparing to launch quite a few new devices at some point in the coming weeks, including a couple of Nexus-like smartphones made by …
Netflix is bringing back ‘Mythbusters’ stars for a brand new series
Netflix has approved a brand new series, and this time around we’re looking at an unscripted original reality TV show that might be similar to …
Samsung’s giant Note 7 recall will cost ‘heartbreaking’ amounts of money
On Friday, Samsung confirmed last week’s reports that a Galaxy Note 7 recall is indeed on the table following the many fire incidents related to battery charging. …
How to tell if your Galaxy Note 7 might explode
In case you haven’t heard, Samsung issued a global recall of the Galaxy Note 7. As many as 2.5 million units will be replaced in the …
Is Samsung cheating with its Galaxy Note 7 recall?
Many people have been quick to praise Samsung for owning up to a major Galaxy Note 7 flaw and issuing a global recall of the …
Benchmark leak: The iPhone 7 will be the fastest phone you can buy
The iPhone doesn’t seem like it should be the most powerful mobile device money can buy when compared to top Android devices. On paper, many of them offer …
Google Maps has a cool new Pokemon Go trick
Pokemon Go is still the hottest mobile game in town, even though the massive initial excitement that surrounded this unexpected phenomenon seems to have faded. …
Best Buy Labor Day Weekend sale: Xbox One S console and 55-inch 4K TV for $800
Looking for a good excuse to buy Microsoft’s newest Xbox console and maybe snatch up a brand new TV to go along with it? Best …
10 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s the first Friday of September, which means winter is slowly coming — but not that one. It also means we’ve got some hot new …
Avoid the 32GB iPhone 7 like the plague
Apple is finally killing the 16GB iPhone this year, which is a great thing for buyers. I praised leaks suggesting that 32GB will be the …
Brand new malware discovered in Android apps on the Google Play store
Some people dismiss the threat that malware poses in the Android world, but the problem is still real. Individuals with malicious intent will always target the most …
One reason why the iPhone 7 won’t have the best specs next year
One of the things Apple will do differently this year when it comes to its newest iPhones is to install different amounts of RAM on the …
This mindblowing Star Wars ‘Rogue One’ fan theory was just confirmed
Rogue One debuts in theaters this December, the first Star Wars movie that Disney has planned for fans. The action takes place between Episodes III …
What to do with your Galaxy Note 7 now that Samsung announced a recall
Samsung’s unprecedented decision to recall all Galaxy Note 7 handsets sold to date, and to stop sales in various markets around the world, is definitely in …
The iPhone 7 will be a much better deal than the iPhone 6s
Apple will unveil the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a few days, and it’s likely that most of the iPhone 7 rumors we’ve seen …
Meet the Pixel and Pixel XL, Google’s 2016 ‘Nexus’ phones
A few days ago, a report said that Google will discontinue the Nexus smartphone family starting this year, and replace it wit a brand new …
Official: Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 worldwide, announces replacement program
Samsung on Friday afternoon (Korea time) issued the Galaxy Note 7 recall that many expected following the battery-related explosions that made the news in the …
A wearable wristband that lets you control a BB-8 is all kinds of cool
BB-8 is probably the best droid in the Star Wars universe, even if it made its debut only in Episode VII. The star of The …
It looks like Apple can still get away with just about anything
If there’s one thing that’s certain about the next iPhones, it’s that Apple will make plenty of money off them. Even if the devices are …
