Apple Watch production reportedly starting sooner than you might think
When unveiling the Apple Watch during its big iPhone 6 event, Apple offered only a mysterious “early 2015” launch window for its first wearable computer, without …
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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This is the most exciting power of Google’s awesome modular phone
Google’s modular smartphone launch is on schedule, PhoneBlocks says, with the first fully functional models supposed to hit in early 2015 after being shown at the …
Upcoming gigantic ‘iPad Pro’ will reportedly get displays from Apple’s biggest rival
Apple might be trying to remove Samsung from its iPhone and iPad supply line, but a new report from Korea-based inews24 quoted by Digitimes seems to …
Apple releases OS X Yosemite GM to developers right as Microsoft unveiled Windows 10
Apple on Tuesday released OS X Yosemite Golden Master Candidate 1.0 to developers, which could turn out to be the final Yosemite built that will …
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 …
Apple faces a record fine in Europe over alleged illegal tax-dodging practices
Apple is not done facing tax-related inquiries, The Financial Times reports, as the European Union is investigating the company’s tax deal with Ireland. Preliminary findings …
You might not have to wait much longer for a 5K Retina iMac
Apple is apparently testing Retina iMacs internally, 9to5Mac and Jack March have learned, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see the company launch such new …
GoPro just released a bunch of hot new cameras – here’s what you need to know
GoPro on Monday announced even better portable action cameras that video enthusiasts who like to record themselves in death-defying situations will certainly appreciate – and …
Pulitzer Prize winner says iPhone 6 is closer to his professional camera than predecessors
One of the most praised features of Apple’s new iPhone 6 models is their main cameras, with the iPhone 6 Plus in particular gaining praise for its camera performance. …
Apple is already at work on three major iOS 8 updates
Unlike in previous years when Apple launched a single major iOS update for that year’s iOS version, the company is apparently simultaneously working on no …
Samsung brutally trolls Apple, predicts the iPhone 7 will be a Galaxy Note 4 clone
Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note 4 TV commercial may be iPhone-free, as the South Korean giant focuses on repeating the word “Note” over and over rather …
This might be the most plausible explanation for why the iPhone 6 Plus is so bendy
Apple’s iPhone 6 #Bendgate controversy is far from over, even though Apple already revealed that very few customers have complained about such issues and Consumer Reports …
‘Gapgate’: Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4 might have a big manufacturing problem
Samsung keeps making fun of Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus “Bendgate” problem, but the company might have issues of its own with the new Galaxy Note 4. The …
These are the iOS 8 ‘Apps for Health’ you need
After Apple released iOS 8.0.2 to fix the iPhone 6 issues caused by the previous iOS 8.0.1 update, on Friday the first HealthKit-enabled apps started …
Samsung unleashes humor in hilarious new Galaxy Note 4 commercial
Samsung is out with a brand new commercial for a new product – the Galaxy Note 4 that’s supposed to soon launch in various countries …
This is Apple’s secret trick to increase the iPhone 6’s battery life
Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus come with bigger and thinner batteries compared to anything Apple has made before, but that doesn’t necessarily mean all …
Confirmed: Windows 9 to be a free upgrade for Windows 8 users
Multiple Windows 9 reports have suggested that Microsoft is considering releasing the upcoming platform as a free download to certain existing Windows users. Some said that …
Galaxy Note 4 sells out in South Korea… all 30,000 of them
Scared of Apple’s iPhone 6 launch success, Samsung pushed up its Galaxy Note 4 release date, at least in its home market, where the company on Friday …
Sony’s Xperia Z3 stars in the world’s first underwater unboxing video
Sony’s recently released Xperia Z3 is the company’s newest flagship device, and just like other Xperia Z family members, this one is also not scared …
Google reportedly clamps down further on Samsung’s ability to mess with Android
It’s no secret that while Google offers the bare bones of Android free of charge to smartphone and tablet makers, anyone who wants to put core …
Your iPhone 6 can still be tracked despite increased iOS 8 privacy features
User privacy is a product feature Apple has been heavily advertising recently and it’s been making sure customers know their data is safe… but that doesn’t mean advertisers …
The first HealthKit apps are finally functional in iOS 8
Apple delayed the launch of HealthKit apps when it released iOS 8, even though Health is one of the main features of this year’s iOS …
From Apple Maps to iOS 8.0.1: This might be the unluckiest Apple employee ever
It’s likely hard to assign fault for a botched software update to one person in a company as big as Apple, but a Bloomberg report …
Some iPhone 6 units still bricked in Australia after iOS 8.0.2 update
Apple was quick to issue a fix for its botched iOS 8.0.1 release that bricked iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models, as the company rolled out …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Conan’s fix for iPhone 6 Plus ‘Bendgate’
Many have laughed at Apple’s iPhone 6 #Bendgate misfortune, including various rivals that took hits at the iPhone maker on social media while promoting their unbendable handsets …
Photos: This is where Apple torture-tested 30,000 iPhone 6 handsets
Apple said that just nine people complained about iPhone 6 Plus #Bendgate, a few days after it was revealed that the iOS phablet can be bent …
