The ‘Netflix for Pirates’ explains why it will never be taken offline again
Popular torrent streaming Popcorn Time version Time4Popcorn — also informally known as the “Netflix for pirates” — lets users instantly watch pirated movies and TV …
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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First Samsung, then Xiaomi – now another big company has ripped off the iPhone
If you thought that just Samsung and Xiaomi might have been significantly inspired by certain Apple products including the iPhone, then you’d be wrong. Lenovo …
Serious bug that might have delayed the Android 5.0 Lollipop update has been fixed
Google is not yet ready to roll out the Android 5.0 Lollipop update to supported Nexus devices, as it is dealing with various bugs affecting …
This is the most advanced iPhone malware yet, and it should terrify you
Apple used its iOS anti-malware security many times to bash Android’s malware problem — which is an issue that affects plenty of Android users — but …
EFF: iMessage and FaceTime are best, most secure, mass-market messaging options
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) on Tuesday released a report on messaging apps security, saying that Apple’s iMessage and FaceTime SMS/instant message and video chat …
Your terrible Wi-Fi router password could be a major security threat
In addition to targeting your computers and smartphones, hackers might revert to a different kind of hacking to enter your house, at least virtually, and …
Korean retailers are breaking the law to sell you a cheaper iPhone 6
Even though high-end smartphones such as Apple’s iPhone 6 have a high-entry price, they’re always cheaper when purchased outright than with a two-year contract from …
You can download Google’s beautiful Material Design Calendar app right now
In addition to redesigning its Gmail app for Android, adding Material Design elements and new features for Android 5.0, Google also has a new Google …
Bad news, Android fans: The Android 5.0 Lollipop Nexus update is delayed
Many Android fans rocking a Nexus device are waiting for Google to finally roll out their respective Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but the company isn’t …
Massive changelog proves Lollipop really is the biggest Android update yet
If you’re still not convinced that Google’s Android 5.0 Lollipop is the biggest update Android has received in a while, then you absolutely have to …
Wild rumor seems to confirm Apple’s interest in iPhone 3D displays
Even though Apple has only recently launched the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus and still can’t make enough units to meet demand in various markets, …
How to install Lollipop on Nexus 5, Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 right now
The Android 5.0 Lollipop update isn’t officially available for the Nexus 5, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 just yet, but that doesn’t mean …
Android fans: This is your day to buy the Nexus 6 but you must act fast
Google’s Nexus 6 launch is far from being a massive launch, as the company only had a limited number of units available for preorder last …
The gold Apple Watch might be your most expensive Apple purchase ever
According to the most recent reports, Apple is getting ready for a spring 2015 launch for its Apple Watch, which will be priced starting at …
No, Russia won’t exactly ban iPhone 6 next year
Reports from Russia on Tuesday said that the local government is getting ready to ban sales of iPhone 6, or other iOS devices, starting with …
Nest thermostat gets even better with new software update
Nest on Tuesday announced a new software version for its Nest thermostat that brings even more features, including increased efficiency that can save you extra …
This is when you’ll be able to buy the hot Nexus 6 in the U.K.
Google has made the Nexus 6 available for preorder only in the U.S. so far, as the company only had a limited stock to work with …
MCX retailers might cry uncle on Apple Pay sooner than you expect
The Apple Pay vs. MCX CurrentC saga is far from over yet, and it looks like there may be hope for shoppers who regularly go …
Secure credit cards have a major flaw that lets hackers steal millions
Dumb debit and credit cards that can be easily replicated by hackers after stealing the data in their magnetic strips — which is what happened with …
Microsoft might be working on even bigger and better Surface Pro tablets
After suggesting a few weeks ago that Microsoft might be interested in discontinuing its underperforming Surface Pro line of products — a report Microsoft has …
Report warns Apple might be facing a huge iPhone 6 Plus recall
A report from Business Korea warns that Apple might be facing a huge potential iPhone 6 Plus recall, not because it bends — something that …
iOS 8.1.1 has been released to testers – here are the biggest changes
Apple is not done releasing iOS 8 updates, as the company has seeded the first iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. Following the initial iOS 8 release, …
Android 5.0 Lollipop is here… but you can’t have it just yet
Google on Monday pushed Android 5.0 Lollipop source code to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), and while that alone might be interesting news for Android …
Does Apple have another major iCloud security issue on its hands?
After having to deal with the iCloud-related Nudegate scandal, stop the Chinese iCloud attacks, and reassure users that its cloud has not been hacked, Apple might have a …
With Lollipop incoming, KitKat is now on almost a third of Android devices
Google has posted new Android distribution numbers on its Android Developers site, revealing that KitKat is now installed on almost a third of Android devices …
These are the processors that might power the ultra-thin 12-inch Retina MacBook Air
Apple is widely expected to launch a smaller, thinner, fanless 12-inch Retina MacBook Air laptop next year, and it may feature a design made possible …
Good news, Galaxy S4 owners: Your phone will get Android 5.0 Lollipop
Samsung will update the “old” Galaxy S4 to Android 5.0 Lollipop, SamMobile has learned, making Lollipop the third major Android update the handset will receive …
This might be why the iPad mini 3 didn’t get a major update this year
Even though Apple released two new iPad models this year, including the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3, only the 9.7-inch version received …
This might just be the best cloud backup offer for iPhone and Android that money can buy
After releasing several interesting cloud products for mobile devices including iPhone and Android earlier this year, iDrive is back with a very interesting offer for users …
The flagship Nokia Android phone of your dreams might actually launch soon
Nokia decided many years ago not to make Android smartphones, disappointing many fans who would have loved to own a flagship Android handset made by Nokia. …
