Verizon Nexus 6 is all but confirmed for launch
Many reports have claimed that Verizon is preparing to launch the Nexus 6, and the carrier has all but confirmed that plans are in motion …
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.
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Massive SIM card hack might have been too sophisticated to be caught in time
A new Snowden leak a few days ago revealed that the NSA and GCHQ conducted a complex hack operation that focused on obtaining the secure encryption …
Facebook unveils a crucial new tool for suicide prevention
Facebook unveiled a brand new feature it’s adding to its massive social network in order to help out some of its users who might experience a special …
Here’s our first big rumor about Google’s next-gen Nexus phone
It’s way too early for next-gen Nexus smartphone rumors, but a wild report has already emerged out of China many months before Google’s expected launch …
Galaxy S6 already dominates MWC… and the show hasn’t even started
Samsung has already released a plethora of Galaxy S6 teaser videos before its March 1st event gets underway, while at the same time hinting at future features …
Here’s how you can watch Sunday’s HTC One M9 and Galaxy S6 events live
The most important duel at this year’s MWC edition will be between HTC and Samsung, as both companies will unveil their two big 2015 flagship …
Apple makes nearly eight times as much money as all Android vendors combined
A new report from Strategy Analytics sheds further light on the state of the smartphone business in the fourth quarter last year, confirming once again the …
Motorola promotes its $150 low-end phone by bashing the iPhone 6 Plus
One of the problems that affected certain iPhone 6 Plus models soon after launch was related to a main selling point of any iPhone: its build quality. …
Galaxy S6 vs. iPhone 6 vs. HTC One M9: How Samsung might leave rivals in the dust
Samsung will soon unveil two Galaxy S6 versions, hardly secrets for anyone who’s been closely following the numerous Galaxy S6 leaks that hit the web …
Huge leak: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge pictured for the first time
If you thought the Galaxy S6 model that’ll sport a curved display would get similar software features as Samsung’s Note Edge phablet, then you might be in for …
Apple Pay will soon get the rival it needs
Even though Apple was not the first handset maker to come out with a wireless payments product for mobile devices, the company’s Apple Pay service — available …
Gemalto confirms hack, but denies massive SIM keys theft
Following reports that claimed the NSA and GCHQ may have targeted Gemalto, one of the main phone SIM cards makers, the company revealed that such attacks …
The iPhone might become an even tougher challenge for smartphone thieves in the future
Advanced smartphone security features such as Apple’s Find My iPhone and Activation Lock iOS have helped significantly reduce smartphone theft recently, but Apple might soon introduce an …
New reports suggest Apple is finally going to give you an iPhone with 2GB of RAM this year
In preparation for this year’s major launches — including the Apple Watch, iPhone 6s and iPad Pro — Apple might be bulking up on one crucial component …
The news we’ve been waiting for: Kiss bloatware goodbye on the Galaxy S6
After many failed attempts of trying to convince buyers to use some of the special TouchWiz apps it built on top of Android, Samsung appears to …
HTC One M9: A beautiful battle of the leaks
Samsung and HTC are both going to launch their most important mobile devices of the year later this week, the Galaxy S6 and the HTC …
HTC One M9 vs. Galaxy S6: Which big flagship phone did Qualcomm just tease?
With MWC around the corner, Qualcomm took to Twitter to tease that a new smartphone with a top-shelf Snapdragon 810 chip inside is going to …
Galaxy S6 Edge: ‘Exorbitant’ prices and supply shortages might make it a tough sell
Samsung might have a harder time selling the curved Galaxy S6 Edge version, not only because the phone will be expensive at launch, but also …
Apple hit with massive half-billion dollar blow in patent trial
Apple lost an iTunes-related patent case, Bloomberg reports, with a jury having decided to award Smartflash a massive $532.9 million in damages. Smartflash was looking …
Why the NSA SIM hack might be far more serious than you think
A few days ago, a report revealed that spy agencies including the NSA and GCHQ, managed to bypass the security of SIM card manufacturer Gemalto …
How Apple plans to retake its place at the top of the music business
Apple is developing it’s own iTunes music streaming service, and that’s not exactly a secret considering that it already owns Beats Music. But Business Insider has learned …
Microsoft’s Office 365 now free for even more people… but there’s a catch
Microsoft on Monday announced that its Office 365 productivity suite is available free of charge to even more users than before, as long as they …
Use this map to decide if you should become a cord cutter
The FCC may rescue net neutrality by reclassifying ISPs as utilities, but that doesn’t mean all your Internet-related problems are going away. The Guardian points out that …
Marijuana vs. alcohol vs. tobacco: Study says weed nowhere near as deadly as believed
A new study published in the Scientific Reports journal reveals that marijuana is 114 times less deadly than alcohol, being the least deadly among the …
Pebble takes on Apple Watch with a new Kickstarter that’s raised over $5 million in less than a day
Pebble Technology, the company that made one of the best-selling smartwatches to date, seems ready to fight against Apple’s first smartwatch with a brand-new product of …
iOS 9: Simple fixes that could make your iPhone 6 even better
Apple’s iOS 9 software update is rumored to focus on stability improvements following the wave of criticism that hit Apple’s latest operating systems, iOS 8 and Yosemite. …
2015’s iPhone 6s will be a huge cash cow for Apple’s biggest rival
Apple sold a tremendous number of iPhone 6 units in the holiday quarter, significantly outpacing rivals when it comes to smartphones sales and profits. A similar iPhone …
Galaxy S6 release date may have been revealed, at least for some markets
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge on March 1st in Barcelona, Spain, and might launch the handsets in stores at some …
Galaxy S6: AT&T and Sprint teasers go up as Samsung intensifies marketing push
Soon after T-Mobile published its Galaxy S6 registration page on its website, including an official press render showing the profile of the Galaxy S6 Edge …
Apple Pay in Europe: Visa to add crucial security element to cards
It’s only a matter of time until Apple’s iPhone and Watch payment system will be available in other markets than the U.S., and Visa Europe …
