Next year’s iPhone-killers are already in trouble
Apple’s rivals are currently working on new Android flagship handsets meant to compete against the iPhone 6 models and next-gen iOS smartphones, including Samsung, LG, …
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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It took just one month for the iPhone 6 Plus to become the king of phablets
Further proving that the iPhone 6 Plus is a massive hit for Apple, selling far better than the company had anticipated, a new report from …
This is the most shocking iPhone 6s rumor yet
Apple is reportedly working on several iPhone models for next year, including one that’s going to meet the needs of users looking for iPhones that can …
Apple is already preparing for 2015’s massive iPhone 6s launch – and so should you
Apple is slowly catching up with crazy iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus demand, as the company is apparently still selling every iPhone 6 unit its partners can …
Video: 13 somewhat hidden iPhone 6 tricks you need to know
Apple has already sold a boatload of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus phones to a variety of users, from diehard iPhone fans and Android users …
Yes, Android Lollipop for the Galaxy S5 is finally here. No, you can’t have it yet.
Samsung has surprised some Galaxy S5 owners by already rolling out the first official Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the handset (build version LRX21T), SamMobile reports. But …
After 7 years, Apple admits to forcefully removing music from iPods without users’ knowledge
Apple is on trial this month, having to defend against allegations that it broke antitrust laws and stifled competition in the music players and downloads …
Sony is convinced North Korea was behind massive hack, but DPRK denies
Sony Pictures has been the victim of a massive cyber attack a few days ago, with hackers having stolen as much as 100 terabytes of …
How viral video ‘Gangnam Style’ broke YouTube
Psy’s Gangnam Style music video is the most viewed YouTube video ever, breaking various records along the way. But the viral video also caused some …
You can finally get your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus from Apple within a week
Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have both been a huge hit for the company, with Apple still unable to meet demand well over two …
Here’s one clever, evil way to forcefully delete a WhatsApp conversation on Android
WhatsApp users interested in removing content in a conversation they’re having over the popular messaging system can now do so by taking advantage of a …
This beautiful dual-screen Android phone will blow your mind
Announced in late February at MWC 2014 and then teased again in mid-November, the dual-screen YotaPhone 2 is available to purchase in launch markets, with the …
Motorola is reportedly building an even more impressive version of the Nexus 6
Motorola just launched two high-end Android handsets, including the Droid Turbo and the Nexus 6 — the latter in partnership with Google — but the …
Carriers have officially ruined the best thing about Nexus smartphones and tablets
The most important feature of Nexus smartphones and tablets is the software. These devices are specifically crafted by Google and its partners so that the …
Google’s first big Android Lollipop update is almost ready – here’s what it will fix
Google will soon roll out an Android 5.0.1 update for Nexus and other devices that are already running the first Lollipop version, fixing various bugs …
Walmart is still launching thousands of new Cyber Week deals – everything you need to know
Walmart on Tuesday announced that its 2014 Cyber Monday sales event was the company’s biggest online day in its history for orders. The company also …
Google may replace your Nexus 6 after you accidentally shatter it
The Nexus 6 might be a tough device to find for some people, but those buyers who managed to purchase one already may have one …
Iran hackers might be launching in extensive cyber attack on targeting top companies
Iran-based hackers are believed to have infiltrated some of the world’s “top energy, transport and infrastructure companies” from various countries over the past two years, …
Google is ready to help you track Santa this Christmas
With a few weeks to go until Christmas, Google has put up its online Santa Tracker tool, offering users various tools to keep them entertained while …
Video: Watch Amazon’s little helpers get your orders ready for Christmas
Amazon, which already offered users a wide variety of deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, on Sunday announced more details about its eighth-generation fulfillment centers, …
HP’s new fanless laptop is even thinner than the MacBook Air
HP has a brand new laptop model to take on the MacBook Air, the EliteBook Folio 1020 that’s even thinner than Apple’s ultra portable notebook. …
Hot iPhone puzzle game creator wants to reinvent real-time strategy games on PS4
Asher Vollmer, the developer of popular iPhone puzzle game Threes, has a new challenge in mind for gamers, and this time around he’s going after …
‘Destructive’ malware may have hit Sony Pictures, other companies warned
Sony Pictures was hit by unknown hackers last week who managed to steal various sensitive information, including high-quality digital versions of several unreleased Sony movies, …
Apple’s amazing new invention might save your future iPhones from nasty drops
Apple is interested in equipping future iPhone models with extra durable sapphire glass covers that can better protect the screens from accidental drops, In fact, …
Steve Jobs will be a crucial witness against Apple in an iPod antitrust suit
Apple in December will have to defend against decade-old iPod antitrust allegations in the third major antitrust case since Steve Jobs died, The New York …
Video gives us our first look at what Apple’s 12-inch iPad Pro might be like
After a report late last week revealed more details about Apple’s upcoming 12.2-inch “iPad Air Plus,” including schematics for the rumored tablet, YouTube channel Canoopsy …
Project Ara won’t be the only modular smartphone next year
Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone is already a hotly anticipated device for next year — at least by those smartphone users who’d like to be …
This could be the most advanced phishing scheme yet… and you might not even be the target
A new advanced phishing scheme going after a specific type of target has been discovered by security firm FireEye, which detailed the cyber attack in …
This Ikea desk takes working from home to a whole new level
Swedish furniture company Ikea has come up with an interesting desk design called Bekant, which might make working from home, or at the office, even …
Apple Watch expected to be a stellar success for Apple
Various reports have suggested that Apple’s first smartwatch, expected to launch early next year, will be a very successful product for the company, with some …
