Video explains a key component of the Galaxy S7’s camera
Samsung called out Apple several times on stage during its Galaxy S7 announcement when it introduced the new phone’s camera. Now a video has popped up on …
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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Rando is a hilarious free iPhone app that starts conversation with random pics or GIFs
With Rando, a new iPhone app that’s available starting Thursday, you’ll be able to beat boredom whenever it strikes. Rather than finding apps and games …
Why tech companies were reluctant to back Apple in its fight with the FBI
Apple scored a win against the FBI at a congressional hearing earlier this week, but the encryption battle over an iPhone that had belonged to the San …
Galaxy S7’s liquid cooling system doesn’t have any liquid in it
Liquid cooling was one of the things Samsung surprised us with at MWC 2016 during the Galaxy S7 announcement. The company talked about the processing …
HBO challenges Netflix’s streaming supremacy with international expansion
The creator of some of the most popular shows on television, including Game of Thrones, HBO is trailing behind Netflix when it comes to streaming. …
NSA can still spy under new ‘Privacy Shield’ agreement with Europe
The United States and the European Union are about to reach a new privacy agreement intended to replace the old Safe Harbor agreement that came under intense …
Galaxy S7 storage: The good, the bad and the ugly
Samsung excited fans last week when it confirmed that the Galaxy S7 will indeed bring back an important feature the Galaxy S6 lacked: Expandable memory via microSD cards. However, …
How to take better photos with your iPhone 6s without installing any third-party apps
Apple has consistently improved the iPhone’s camera hardware and software with each new generation. The iPhone 6s features the best camera Apple made to date and …
Galaxy S7 vs. iPhone 6s: Which phone can survive these brutal drop tests?
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have begun shipping early, which means some people have already started dropping them against concrete to assess their built quality …
iOS 9.3 will tell you if your employer is tracking your iPhone
The company that pays your salary, and that gave you the iPhone you’re currently using for work, is also entitled to monitor what you do with …
Does the Galaxy S7 bend?
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge are already shipping to buyers in certain markets, and some people may be wondering how the phone does …
Google’s abused Atlas robot vows to take revenge in horror remix video
We’ve seen not just one but two different videos recently that show off Google’s spectacular robots. The company has gone a long way in improving the …
Humiliate Trump with brilliant ‘make Donald Drumpf again’ Chrome extension
In case you missed the spectacular Donald Trump roast during a 20-minute segment of John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight, you should watch it. Oliver took …
Is this how Apple could compensate for taking away iPhone 7’s headphone jack?
The iPhone 7 is not even out yet, but most rumors claim that Apple will remove the headphone jack on the new device. Even though this …
France wants to fine Apple €1M each time it refuses to decrypt an iPhone
Apple’s iPhone encryption woes are far from over, though the company did score a significant victory against the FBI the other day in a similar …
Star Wars Episode VIII: First scene was just revealed
The eighth episode in the Star Wars saga will hit theaters a few days before Christmas 2017, so it’s far too early to see any trailers …
iPhone gets features in latest Google Maps update that Android doesn’t even have
Any iPhone 6s owner who has installed the Google Maps app should definitely make sure the latest version is installed, as Google released a new …
The HTC Vive sold out in less than 10 minutes
You can still preorder HTC’s Vive VR headset for $799 in the U.S. – pricing varies in the other 23 launch markets – but the …
Report says iPhone 7’s killer feature will only be found on the most expensive models
In case you missed it, one of the most intriguing iPhone 7 rumors out there says that Apple is cooking up a special dual-camera system for …
The best thing about Apple’s new iPhone SE might not be the phone itself
The new 4-inch iPhone Apple is reportedly going to unveil in the coming weeks is expected to be called the iPhone SE. The phone, first known …
Oscars 2016: The complete list of winners (and losers)
It’s done. The 88th annual Academy Awards is finally over and we know who all the big winners and losers were. Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his …
This week’s 4 best new movie trailers
Smartphone fans may have enjoyed the news from Mobile World Congress this week, but for movie enthusiasts, it’s the Oscars week. In two days, we’ll find …
New battery technologies that will ease your fears of running out of juice
Smartphones are becoming more and more sophisticated mobile PCs, yet device makers still haven’t figured out how to significantly improve their battery lives. Instead, handset makers …
9 hot Android rumors you missed from MWC
The past week brought us several major announcements for the Android universe. Startups and tech giants came to Barcelona’s MWC 2016 show to announce new …
An iPhone backdoor like the FBI wants is even more dangerous than you think
The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. …
The best of Mobile World Congress 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 is now over, and the show gave us lots to talk about this year thanks to a multitude of announcements. We’ve seen …
Will the iPhone 7 launch be delayed by the FBI’s backdoor request?
Apple responded one more time to the FBI’s request to backdoor the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This time, it’s …
‘Netflix for pirates’ is making the comeback you’ve been waiting for
Popcorn Time, also known as “Netflix for pirates” is a service that lets you stream movies and TV show torrents rather than downloading them. The …
Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
Apple’s fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a …
3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the …
