Google also interested in buying the most popular custom Android ROM ever
Google may have been interested in purchasing custom ROM maker Cyanogen, The Information has discovered, as the latter is looking for additional funding, seeking a …
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.
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Check out these stunning renders of Google’s upcoming Nexus 6
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iPhone 6 reservations in China rocket to 2 million in just 6 hours
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Cortana is coming to Windows 10, but it’s not ready for the Technical Preview
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Google adds finishing touches to make sure you’ll love Android L right from the start
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Finally: Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 4 launch information for every market
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It turns out Apple’s iPhone 6 and iOS 8 encryption is really good
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How PayPal missed huge Apple Pay deal because of the Galaxy S5
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Netflix is about to do the one thing movie studios dread
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Upcoming gigantic ‘iPad Pro’ will reportedly get displays from Apple’s biggest rival
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Apple releases OS X Yosemite GM to developers right as Microsoft unveiled Windows 10
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This might be Apple’s most incredible iPhone invention yet
Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a recent interview that the company is working on products that haven’t been covered in rumors yet, and a patent …
iOS 8.1 beta reveals new details about upcoming Apple devices
Apple is reportedly working on three major iOS 8.x updates, including iOS 8.1, iOS 8.2 and iOS 8.3, with the first beta of iOS 8.1 …
This might be our best look yet at Google’s next Nexus smartphone
Following the many rumors detailing the 5.9-inch Motorola Nexus 6 (also known as the Nexus X or its codename, “Shamu”) smartphone, Android Police managed to confirm the …
The Windows 9 upgrade might not be as free as initially believed
After a report last week revealed the President of Microsoft Indonesia confirmed that the Windows 8 to Windows 9 upgrade will be available free download, …
The iPhone 6 is ready for its biggest challenge yet
Apple on Tuesday confirmed what various reports suggested in preceding days, launching its biggest iPhones yet in the biggest smartphone market in the world. The …
