Jony Ive reportedly boasts that the iWatch will do to Switzerland what the iPhone did to BlackBerry
In a new piece on tech and fashion, The New York Times also looked at Apple since it’s one of the companies that’s expected to launch a fashionable …
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.
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Apple may have another big surprise up its sleeve at the iPhone 6 event
Apple may have something special to announce during the upcoming September 9th media event, in addition to the iPhone 6 and iWatch, KGI Securities Ming-Chi …
Check out Samsung’s official Galaxy Note 4 and Gear S introduction videos
Samsung on Wednesday unveiled a slew of new products, including the Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge phablets, the Gear VR virtual reality headset …
Meet the Lumia 830, Microsoft’s most affordable flagship yet
Microsoft on Thursday unveiled a variety of new mobile devices at IFA 2014, just as expected, including the Nokia Lumia 830, described as the most …
Microsoft’s ‘selfie phone’ is finally here, and comes in two flavors
In addition to the Nokia Lumia 830, the most affordable Windows Phone flagship yet according to Microsoft, the company on Thursday also took the wraps …
Meet Movpak, the backpack you can ride to work
The Movpak, which is currently raising money on Kickstarter, is an interesting two-in-one product that some commuters will love: An electrical skateboard that offers a …
What if the iWatch is just as curvy as the Gear S?
A few days ago, Samsung unveiled the Gear S, a brand new Tizen-powered smartwatch that happens to have smartphone features thanks to its embedded SIM, …
A thinner, more powerful iPad Air model is in the works
Apple is reportedly going to introduce a thinner, more powerful iPad Air model this year – often referred to as the iPad Air 2 in …
The iPhone 6 is already preselling like crazy and it’s not even out yet
China Mobile seems to be one carrier that doesn’t really care about upsetting Apple because it’s already started accepting preorders for the unannounced iPhone 6 and is confirming details …
Forget the Nexus 9: Sony just unveiled a PS4-ready iPad mini rival
In addition to the Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact flagship smartphones, and the budget Xperia E3, Sony also unveiled a new tablet at IFA …
Sony’s first Android Wear smartwatch is finally here
Apple’s iWatch is widely expected to redefine the smartwatch industry, as other Apple products did with other businesses, but unlike before, Apple rivals are not …
Benchmark confirms monster specs for upcoming Motorola Nexus X
The upcoming Motorola Nexus X (Nexus 6) was spotted on benchmarking site GFXBench in mid-August, although the site only revealed certain details about the rumored …
The fastest keyboard in the world is available on Samsung’s curvy Gear S
The Tizen-powered, SIM-enabled, curvy Gear S is Samsung’s latest addition to its smartwatch portfolio, and may be its best wearable computer yet. Sporting a large, …
Law enforcement iCloud hacking tool used in Jennifer Lawrence nude photos theft
Apple on Tuesday confirmed that various celebrities using iPhones have had their iTunes accounts hacked by third parties who managed to steal sensitive information including …
Home Depot appears to be the next victim of massive credit card theft
Home Depot might be the next victim of a massive cyberattack, Krebs on Security and The Wall Street Journal report, although specific details have not …
This clever hotspot wants to end your mobile data roaming woes forever
Hailing from Denmark, Anqor is an interesting new mobile hotspot whose aim is to fix all data roaming problems for frequent travelers and deliver a steady …
Apple reportedly agrees to iPad mini price cuts to prevent further market share drop
Apple has reportedly agreed to lower the price of its Wi-Fi-only 16GB iPad mini that’s usually priced at $299 in order to counter slower iPad …
You won’t have to worry about fragmentation on Google’s latest Android initiative
Google may have an Android fragmentation problem but the company will finally get to push software updates without interference from device makers and mobile operators to …
Carriers can’t wait to lure you in with the iPhone 6
Even though mobile operators might hate Apple for its strict iPhone contracts and the fact they don’t have a say regarding anything Apple does when it …
Galaxy Note 4 tipped to have same price as the Note 3
Samsung will finally unveil the Galaxy Note 4 phablet on Wednesday during a special media event in Berlin, Germany, but reports offering details about the handset …
Microsoft just accidentally teased the upcoming Windows 9
Microsoft has accidentally confirmed in China that at least a Technical Preview version of Windows 9 is going to soon be unveiled by posting a teaser …
This is our best look yet at the fully assembled iPhone 6
Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 in a week during a special media event that has already been confirmed by the company, but that doesn’t …
The Nexus 9’s special keyboard case mixes the best of iPad and Surface Pro accessories
Google has traditionally dropped the ball when it comes to timely releasing Nexus device accessories, but this might change once the HTC Nexus 9 is …
Both Apple and FBI confirm investigation of nude celebrity photos fiasco
Personal data from various celebrities – nude photos and videos allegedly belonging to many well-known personalities from various entertainment businesses – have been stolen by a hacker …
Cortana makes fun of Siri in brand new TV commercial
Microsoft is back at making fun of Apple products in a new TV ad that stars Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana, the two voice-activated virtual …
Even more proof that Motorola is making the next Nexus smartphone
After numerous reports revealed that the Motorola Shamu is actually the next Nexus smartphone, and that the Nexus 6 smartphone may be quietly released as …
Awesome Android keyboard coming to iOS 8 to make your iPhone 6 seem even bigger
One of the most interesting features of iOS 8 – at least to some potential iPhone buyers – is support for third-party keyboards, which Apple …
Leak reveals HTC Nexus 9 launch details and accessories
Google’s upcoming Nexus 9 tablet is yet to be confirmed, but the high-end HTC-made tablet keeps appearing in more and more reports. Also known as …
Here’s how all those celebrity nudes might have been stolen
After a massive breach that saw hackers steal nude pictures and videos from phones belonging to various celebrities, fingers have been pointed at Apple’s iCloud as the potential point of …
New iPhone 6 phablet photos reveal a critical detail that might affect your buying decision
The iPhone Air – which is what some people believe the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model will be called – has appeared in a new series of …
