Google will fight the iPhone 7 with phones of its own, but don’t call them Nexuses
The iPhone 7 isn’t the only hot new smartphone coming to town this year. In case you haven’t been paying attention, Google has two new …
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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Leaked internal document says iPhone 7 will launch later than expected
The iPhone 7 is about a month away and recent reports from trustworthy sources revealed dates for Apple’s keynote (September 7th), iPhone 7 preorder kickoff …
Did AMC just troll with us with this new ‘Walking Dead’ footage?
Come October, we’ll finally find out the answer to one burning Walking Dead question: who did Negan kill at the end of season 6? But …
Leaked pics claim to show working iPhone 7 Plus in a new color you’ve never seen before
With less than a month to go until Apple takes the wraps off this year’s new iPhone, there’s an abundance of high-quality leaks showing both …
Google’s FaceTime killer ‘Duo’ is now available for iPhone and Android
Google unveiled two new communications apps at Google I/O this year, including messaging app Allo and video calling app Duo. The apps can be seen …
It’s time to stop installing iOS 10 betas the wrong way
For the longest time, iPhone fans looking to try out the brand new iOS version well ahead of its official release could do so by …
Hackers may have stolen your credit card data if you stayed at any of these hotels
Remember when news broke out that a certain retail or hotel chain was hit by a sophisticated malware attack that allowed hackers to steal personal …
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus compared in new high-quality 4K video
We’ve already seen high-quality videos of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus dummy units individually, but now it’s time to look at the two devices …
How to fix the Windows 10 Anniversary Update’s worst problem
In case you’re one of the unhappy Windows 10 users who has discovered that the system freezes after performing the Anniversary Update, we’ve got a …
Researchers can hack Apple’s iMessages, but you’re already safe
In mid-March, during the FBI vs. Apple scandal surrounding the encrypted San Bernardino iPhone, a report revealed that security researchers from Johns Hopkins University were …
HTC documents confirm new Nexus devices coming for Google
No, HTC did not come out with any official announcement that would prove what all Nexus rumors say – that HTC is making the Sailfish …
Leaked photos reveal Google’s next-gen Nexus ‘Sailfish’ for the first time ever
We have already seen the first 3D renders of Google’s upcoming Nexus smartphones, which were put together based on recent reports. We also saw what might …
‘Revolutionary’ iPad with flexible OLED display reportedly launching in 2018
Apple’s iPad might not generate the same interest as it did in previous years, but the product is still making billions in sales for the …
Augmented reality is a ‘core’ technology for Tim Cook’s Apple
Apple sees augmented reality (AR) as a “core” technology, and the company is already doing “a lot of things” with AR. The news comes from …
13 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The trailer we’ve been dying to see was released this week. Rogue One brings us the first glimpse of our favorite Star Wars villain. But …
Hack makes it possible to factory reset any Samsung phone without a password
Android has a factory reset protection feature that’s supposed to prevent anyone from using a lost or stolen device without proper authentication. But hackers always …
There’s already an Android phone with 8GB of RAM on the way
Some of you may be upset that the Galaxy Note 7 that you wanted to buy this year isn’t going to be available outside of …
Niantic introduces permanent account bans for hardcore Pokemon Go cheaters
We sometimes talk about hacks or cheats that will help you improve your Pokemon Go experience inside the game. Some of the more in-depth ones will even …
Internal documents just leaked every big change coming to the iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 is already being mass-produced ahead of its release next month, and a brand new leak offers an inside look into the kind …
The ultimate Pokemon Go hack that lets you walk anywhere just got even better
Cheating at Pokemon Go is frowned upon by many, including Niantic, which might ban your account if you try to gain an unfair advantage in …
Darth Vader returns to Star Wars in brand new Rogue One trailer
I’ve been waiting for a long time to say this, but Darth Vader is back, baby! The great Star Wars villain we’ve grown to love …
The Galaxy Note 7 will get Nougat by November
Samsung’s last big thing is already available for preorder in a variety of markets, and while the Galaxy Note 7 is one of the best …
Don’t ask why you’d turn an Xbox One S into a laptop, just be impressed
Earlier this month, Microsoft released the Xbox One S, a console that has a smaller footprint than its predecessor, but also comes ready to offer …
Using gravity to split bowling balls on an axe is so damn impressive
Splitting a bowling ball with an axe sounds like the kind of futile activity you should not try at home, mainly because it’s not likely …
This multi-million dollar crowdfunding fail sounds like the plot for a bad movie
The following story isn’t a script for a bad Hangover sequel, though Hollywood should definitely adapt it for the big screen. Remember that incredibly cool …
Microsoft’s new Surface Book could make the OLED MacBook Pro dead on arrival
Thinner, faster, and with awesome new tricks up its sleeve. That’s pretty much what the 2016 MacBook Pro refresh is expected to be according to …
How to play Pokemon Go and not die
Whether you’re a Pokemon Go veteran or you’re just starting out, you should know that playing the game might be dangerous. Luckily for you, there’s …
iPhone 7 Plus compared to every other iPhone in brand new 4K video
Unless you’ve been living under some sort of rock where there’s no reception for iPhone 7 rumors, you probably know that Apple will do things …
Confirmed: That Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM is real, but you can’t have it
Samsung just confirmed that the Galaxy Note 7 we kept seeing in leaks from China — the one that has 6GB of RAM, 128GB of …
The Russian DNC hack had wider scope than initially believed
Unidentified Russian hackers targeted the Democrats ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) last month, exposing the pro-Hillary Clinton bias inside the party during the …
