Major new security feature coming in next Android and Windows Phone versions
In addition to replacing Dalvik with ART, which should bring performance improvements and better battery life, the next Android version has apparently been confirmed to …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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WSJ: Multiple iWatch models coming soon with exciting new tech
After Reuters on Thursday revealed that Apple’s upcoming smartwatch will arrive in October, featuring a 2.5-inch display and wireless charging, The Wall Street Journal came out …
An even newer KitKat version is here, but don’t get too excited
It was only a few days ago that Google released Android 4.4.3 KitKat for various Nexus devices, and not only, but it looks like the …
Create your own amazing Star Wars movies with this Disney iPad app
Star Wars fans who can’t wait for the latest movie in the saga to come out can test their own movie and story-telling skills with …
Meet PocketScan, an awesome little scanner with incredible powers
Scanning documents and photos isn’t such a chore anymore, as mobile devices can now be turned into a portable scanners instantly with the help of …
Apple now has two sapphire plants for the upcoming iPhone 6
Apple’s partnership with GT Advanced Technologies isn’t a secret anymore, with the latter expected to provide sapphire crystal to Apple for various purposes related to the …
The OnePlus One was delayed in one market for the worst possible reason
The highly coveted OnePlus One Android handset is yet to reach buyers in Europe, Android World reveals, as the company apparently acknowledged a critical design …
This awesome web browser trick will make you look smarter at work
In case you’re constantly reading stuff online that you aren’t supposed to at work, or stuff you wouldn’t want others to know you’re actually interested …
Meet the beastly Android phone with a 5,000 mAh battery
If there’s one reason to remember the Philips W6618 Android phone, it’s the amazing 5,300 mAh battery it packs under the hood — although the handset itself isn’t …
A hugely important new Android feature has been confirmed
Google has yet to release its next-gen Android OS version, but it looks like one major feature of the new operating system has been confirmed. Xda-developers …
The iPhone’s camera will get even more amazing with iOS 8
The iPhone is already the most popular mobile camera out there, even though many other smartphone makers are putting more and more emphasis on the …
These expensive pants will wirelessly charge your smartphone
With the increasing number of mobile devices that can be wirelessly charged, it’s no surprise that more companies are thinking about how they can incorporate …
Amazon reportedly thinks it can ship 2-3 million Fire Phones in 2014
Amazon is already taking pre-orders for its new Fire Phone – although no matter how cool its features may be, it doesn’t mean we’re looking at …
T-Mobile wants to win you over with a free iPhone 5s test drive and free music
T-Mobile is now ready to offer potential customers one more reason to change mobile operators, as the carrier on Wednesday announced a new element of …
Fleksy brings its smart keyboard to even smaller screens
Fleksy on Wednesday launched a Messenger App that offers Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch users access to the company’s smart Fleksy keyboard app, allowing them to …
An incredibly sneaky piece of malware has finally been pulled from Google Play
Even various legit Android apps have been found to have additional hidden powers, which is why it shouldn’t surprise us that one more piece of malware has …
Fire Phone specs and features: Everything you need to know
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled its first ever Android handset, the Fire Phone – a device BGR exclusively reported on in the past months and which was …
It turns out iOS isn’t much safer than Android for enterprise use
A new report from Marble Security reveals that while Android has significant security issues due to malware-ridden third-party application stores and the ecosystem’s software fragmentation, iOS …
Did Samsung just copy Google Now?
Samsung has released a Google Now-like Android launcher called Terrain Home, Phone Arena reports. Well, technically it’s not Samsung doing the releasing, as the app …
The most useless viral iPhone app ever was made in just 8 hours
Yo is a very silly iPhone app that does one thing – well, not including Easter Eggs – and that’s to send a simple, short “Yo” …
‘Absolutely huge’ 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model compared to Galaxy Note 3 on video
After starring in leaked images, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 phablet dummy unit has appeared in its first videos, with TechSmartt having taken a look at the iPhone mockup and …
How to install iOS 8 beta 2 without a developer account
Apple on Tuesday released iOS 8 beta 2, which is available to any iOS user who has a compatible device and access to a developer …
The cheaper iMac you’ve been waiting for is finally here
The cheaper iMac that was mentioned in various reports in preceding weeks is now listed on Apple’s online store, a 21.5-inch model priced at $1,099. …
LG says it’s not making Google’s Nexus 6 handset
An LG G3-based Nexus 6 would be a dream phone for many Android enthusiasts, but LG says Google has not contacted it with Nexus 6 …
The beastly Galaxy S5 Prime is now official – but it lacks one major feature
Samsung on Wednesday quietly launched a better Galaxy S5 version, and while it’s a beast in terms of specs, it’s likely this phone will be …
Google is facing new Android antitrust issues in Europe
The European Union, which is working on finishing up its investigation of Google’s Search business in Europe, may soon look into Google’s Android app store-related …
Game of Thrones finale shatters piracy records with 2PB of illegal downloads
The finale of the fourth Game of Thrones season shattered all previous illegal download records, TorrentFreak reports. First, a quarter-million people shared a single file at …
This Android smartphone already ships with dangerous malware preinstalled
Android’s malware problem has taken a new twist, as such apps now come bundled with certain phones. Instead of creating apps that can pack hidden, …
These portable battery packs will fix all your power issues
There are plenty of interesting external battery packs that are ready to charge smartphones, tablets and other devices via USB, but all of them are limited to …
Next-gen iPad Air model leak reveals a major new feature
Following the iPhone 6, which regularly appears in pictures in mockup form, an iPad Air 2 mockup – or sixth-generation iPad – has also leaked in similar …
