New Nexus 6 launch details have been announced, but still no release dates in sight
Google’s Nexus 6 launch has been a curious one so far, with the handset being scarcely available in the U.S. from the Google Play Store and …
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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No iPhone 6 Plus recall, but Apple is making some changes to avoid crashing bug
After a number of 128GB iPhone 6 Plus owners who had installed a large number of apps on their devices complained about unexpected crashes and reboots, …
New report suggests Samsung’s Galaxy S6 will have some crazy new features
More and more reports are detailing Samsung’s next flagship handset, the Galaxy S6 “Project Zero” that’s supposed to launch next year, with Samsung said to …
Video: You can thank GoPro for this horrifyingly close encounter with a shark
There are plenty of crazy experiences captured on video with the help of the increasingly popular GoPro camera, and they each surprise audiences in different ways. …
Apple has already patched the most terrifying iPhone malware yet
After a security report revealed that iPhone users in Asia were at risk at having their devices infected with an advanced malware program that can be …
Awesome news, Android fans: Office for Android tablets is now available for you to try
Microsoft’s Office for iPad product was a great success last year, but the company did not bring its famous productivity suite to Android tablets at …
Microsoft’s first Lumia smartphone is almost here
There are many Windows Phone Lumia handsets in stores, but these devices still have Nokia branding, which Microsoft has to ditch. However, that’s about to …
Home Depot confirms 53 million email addresses stolen in massive hack
After confirming a few weeks ago that credit card details for more than 56 million customers were stolen by hackers who managed to breach Home …
Here’s how you can have your own Star Trek communicator
While we’re a long way from being able to boldly go explore new galaxies Star Trek-style, a communicator such as the one worn by Enterprise …
New report says you shouldn’t expect a 128GB iPhone 6 Plus recall
Some 128GB iPhone 6 Plus owners with large app libraries have complained about unexpected crashes and reboots on their devices, with one report from South Korea …
Samsung is reportedly working on a mysterious new smartphone family
Samsung’s bad recent financial earnings raised a clear signal that the giant handset maker needs to make some changes to its smartphone lineup, and there are …
Hidden secret behind Steve Jobs’s most epic speech revealed
One of the most memorable speeches Apple’s Steve Jobs ever gave was the 2005 Stanford commencement address, with recordings of it having millions of views …
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 …
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 …
