New leak gives us a fresh, up-close look at the iPhone 6
Multiple reports have already confirmed that Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9th during a special media event, which is in line with …
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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There’s absolutely no doubt the Galaxy Note 4 is coming on September 3rd
Samsung is getting ready to announce a couple of new flagship devices in the coming weeks, including the Galaxy Alpha and Galaxy Note 4, both …
Apple and Samsung settle some lawsuits, but with a huge twist
Apple and Samsung have reached an agreement to settle some of their lawsuits, Bloomberg repots, but that doesn’t mean the legal spat between the two …
EFF shames our patent system with its ‘Stupid Patent of the Month’ series
In its bid to change patent law to effectively protect useful inventions and prevent trolls from taking advantage of the system, the Electronic Frontier Foundation …
How LG plans to beat the Galaxy Note 4 at its own game
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 4 on September 3rd at IFA 2014, and will likely release the handset in the following weeks in an attempt …
Windows fans can only pray that Microsoft’s first smartwatch looks as great as this concept
Microsoft is rumored to be working on worthy iWatch rival, a smartwatch of its own that will be compatible with various mobile operating systems and deliver …
Microsoft: Don’t expect any more major updates until Windows 9
Microsoft on Tuesday revealed that it’s not planning to release a major “Windows 8.1 Update 2” at any point in the near future, although the …
Could this mysterious new Motorola phone be the fabled Moto X+1?
The box of a new, never-before-seen Motorola handset that has model number XT1096 has been photographed in the wild, Android Central says. The mystery device …
Here comes the iPhone 6: Apple event officially set for September 9th
Apple will officially announce the iPhone 6 on September 9, Re/code has learned. Apparently, the iPhone maker has scheduled a “big media event,” on that …
Google explains why it helped cops bust an alleged sex offender by scanning his Gmail for child porn
Planning a crime with the help of Gmail might be okay when it comes to Google spying on your Gmail accounts, a company spokesperson told …
Meet LightFreq, the tiny lightbulb that does music and smart notifications
LightFreq is the name of a new product seeking funding on Kickstarter that describes itself as a “genius multi-functioning HD audio light bulb that offers an audio …
Now we know why the iPhone 6’s release date might get pushed back to October
Depending on whom you ask, Apple will launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 either in September or October, with the 5.5-inch version expected to arrive a …
One way the Galaxy Alpha might be just as good as the iPhone 6
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Alpha smartphone, a device that makes limited use of metal and is expected to be the company’s response to the upcoming iPhone …
How to install iOS 8 beta 5 right away without a developer account
Apple on Monday released iOS 8 beta 5, which can be installed right away on any supported iOS device that’s also registered with a developer …
Samsung’s iPhone 6 ‘killer’ tipped to launch in the U.S. with at least two carriers
Samsung is expected to soon unveil the Galaxy Alpha, a 4.7-inch Android smartphone that’s supposed to take on the upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone 6. While the …
Awesome smartwatch crowdfunding project raises scam alerts
Not too long ago, Kickstarter suspended a crowdfunding campaign for the iFind, a device that would have raised well over $550,000 despite not being able …
This knockoff iPhone 6 is so well done that you’ll mistake it for the real thing
Several iPhone 6 clones running Android have already been spotted online, and some reviewers have said that they’re so convincing that they could easily fool an unsuspecting …
Moto X confirmed to receive Google’s gorgeous Android L update
Not long after Google unveiled its gorgeous Android L update at I/O 2014, a fake Motorola Facebook account claimed that the Moto X and Moto …
Future spies might not need to hear you to understand what you’re saying
Being able to extract audio from a soundless visual recording is something that intelligence agencies will likely one day use – if they don’t already do …
The hidden cost of Facebook’s Internet.org project
Facebook has joined forces with other tech companies to create Internet.org, an organization that wants to bring the Internet to developing markets. The social network …
iOS 8 beta 5: Here are some neat new tricks in Apple’s latest iOS beta
Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of iOS 8, which is available to download to developers and anyone else with access to a developer account …
New leaked pics show the Moto 360 will look as gorgeous as you hoped
After a report last week suggested that the Moto 360 may not have the build quality some expect – the report said the smartwatch will …
Samsung’s iPhone 6 ‘killer’ is already available for pre-order for a wallet-killing price
The Galaxy Alpha is supposed to be Samsung’s main weapon against the iPhone 6, and while the phone is not yet official, many reports have …
New leak reveals the somewhat-metallic Galaxy phone you’ve been waiting for
Samsung is getting ready to fight the iPhone 6 with a new kind of flagship handset – or at least mid- to high-end device – …
This is your chance to ask Facebook to pay you $500 in exchange for your personal data
Even though Facebook is very useful when it comes to staying connected with friends, spying on your ex, and pretending you’re awfully happy with your …
Next-gen iPad Air leak reveals key new design features
Following a series of next-gen iPad Air leaks purportedly showing the design of the iPad Air 2, an accessory maker from Taiwan has posted new …
Microsoft may do the unthinkable to make you dump XP, Vista and Windows 7
Windows is one of Microsoft’s main money makers, and the company is interested in seeing as many current Windows users move to its latest operating …
Samsung just got itself sued by another iconic tech giant
Even though Microsoft isn’t making any popular Android devices of its own, the giant Windows maker is still milking a lot of cash from Android …
Apple’s latest iPhone 5s ad is all about dreams… and how the iPhone can help
Apple’s “You’re More Powerful Than You Think” TV iPhone ad campaign continues with a fourth episode, following the “Powerful,” “Strength,” and “Parenthood” commercials released in the …
Office for iPad just got some of the great features you’ve been asking for
Microsoft’s Office for iPad has been a hit from the moment it was finally launched in the App Store, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint quickly …
