Beware of the ‘Freak’ inside every Android and Mac
More and more security threats are discovered on a regular basis, and now it’s turn for a “Freak” vulnerability — that’s actually its name — for …
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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iPhone 6 wins another major award that Apple couldn’t be bothered to accept
This year’s Mobile World Congress is slowly approaching its end and the GSMA has announced the winners of its annual Global Mobile Awards. Unsurprisingly, considering …
Popular smartphone keyboard app gets an unexpected, major new feature
In addition to announcing a new partnership with Samsung, which will bring its paid keyboard app complete with a themes pack for free to Galaxy S6 and …
Google seriously thinks iPhone users will consider getting an Android Wear watch
Google might have found an interesting approach to competing against the Apple Watch that we didn’t see coming: The company is reportedly going to bring its Android-based …
Galaxy S6: This might be one of the best features of Samsung’s new camera software
One of the areas Samsung really focused on heavily during its Galaxy S6 announcement was camera performance. The company made sure that everyone in the audience …
Video: See the Galaxy S6 beat the iPhone 6 in camera tests
Now that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are officially out, all sorts of comparisons between Samsung’s newest flagship devices and Apple’s iPhone 6 …
I almost touched the first ever 256GB Android tablet
French Android device maker Archos at MWC 2015 announced the first Android tablet in the world that will have a massive 256GB of built-in storage, a …
HTC Vive hands-on: HTC dives headfirst into virtual reality
HTC had a surprising announcement at the end of its HTC One M9 Utopia media event on Sunday, a “one more thing” moment of its …
What the Galaxy S6 tells us about the next-gen iPhone 6s
At least three times Samsung made fun or compared its Galaxy S6 models to Apple’s iPhone 6 during its Sunday MWC 2015 event. The company …
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge: Gear VR hands-on (and eyes-in)
Samsung on Sunday announced that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are going to get their own version of the Gear VR, the company’s own …
The Galaxy S6 edge might be even more expensive than you thought
One of the things Samsung did not reveal during its surprisingly simple Galaxy S6 event — compared to previous theatrics performed on stage during Galaxy …
Apple’s Retina MacBook Air doesn’t exist, but there’s already an accessory for it
Apple’s rumored ultra-slim and light 12-inch Retina MacBook Air is far from being official, but there’s already one accessory ready for it, as announced at …
Why you should absolutely consider Microsoft’s new Lumias over any cheap Android phone
Microsoft on Monday unveiled two more mid-range Lumia devices, which will be available for incredibly low prices. Even though they’re not the Windows Phone flagships we’re …
The best accessory you can’t use with your Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung on Sunday announced two gorgeous Galaxy S models. Our early impressions of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is that they look and feel better than …
Apple Pay vs. Samsung Pay: Why Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge might not simply just work
One of the main features of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge is Samsung Pay, the South Korean company’s own mobile payment platform. But …
The world’s most secure Android phone just took things up a notch
Silent Circle, makers of the most secure Android smartphone in the world, announced a bunch of new products on Monday at MWC 2015, including a new Blackphone …
Hands-on with the best Android smartwatch that has ever been made
Coming to MWC 2015 I thought the LG Watch Urbane was going to be the sexiest new wearable device in town, but I soon discovered …
LG Watch Urbane hands-on: The smartwatch LG really needs
A few days before MWC 2015 kicked off, LG unveiled not one but two interesting wearable devices, and even though they share the same name, …
LG Watch Urbane LTE hands-on: Gorgeous, but a bit bulky
A few days before the MWC 2015 madness started, LG surprised smartwatch fans by announcing a one of the best-looking smartwatches yet, at least until Huawei’s watch was …
Hands-on: Sony’s new tablet is a powerful, slim and light Android beast
Sony on Monday at MWC 2015 unveiled the Xperia Z4 Tablet, its slickest Android tablet yet, and quite possibly one of the most interesting Android …
Check out Microsoft’s brand new Windows 10-ready affordable Lumia phones
Microsoft on Monday at MWC 2015 announced a couple of new Lumia phones that will both be upgradeable to Windows 10 once the company rolls …
Samsung didn’t convince me I need the Galaxy S6 edge, but I’m totally smitten with the curve
If you liked any of the recent mid-range metal Galaxy phones that Samsung released, you’re totally going to love the brand new Galaxy S6 flagships. …
The one reason to hate the Galaxy S6 right now
Samsung on Sunday took the wraps off the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, two devices that were heavily detailed in rumors and leaks before …
Prices for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge leaked
Samsung said many things about its newest devices during its official Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge event on Sunday in Barcelona, but the company conveniently …
The real reason Ikea is putting wireless chargers in its furniture all of a sudden
Even before all the MWC 2015 craziness started, reports on Sunday morning started hitting the web detailing a special feature coming to Ikea furniture, built-in support …
Check out this cool keyboard app all Galaxy S6 owners will get for free
Even though the Galaxy S6 will be a lot lighter on bloatware than you would have anticipated, that doesn’t mean Samsung will stop offering users access …
Live coverage: Watch Samsung’s big Galaxy S6 event right here!
One down, one to go! There’s a whole lot going on today ahead of the official kickoff of Mobile World Congress 2015, but there are …
Live coverage: Watch HTC’s One M9 unveiling right here!
Smartphone fans, we hope you’re ready for a wild ride. The annual Mobile World Congress trade show doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, but there will …
Best Buy leaks the price of one of the hottest incoming Android smartphones
Best Buy is at it again — leaking details about unofficial products before they’re introduced — and this time around the electronics retailer has spilled …
A gorgeous Android Wear smartwatch is about to take on the Apple Watch
What do you get when you try to combine Moto 360’s appealing regular-watch design the Apple Watch’s good looks and sophistication? If you answered LG …
