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 …
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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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 …
How to be completely anonymous online
Being anonymous online is very difficult in the current Internet landscape that’s filled with companies and government agencies looking to either keep tabs on your …
This may be our best look yet at the space gray iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 leak bonanza continues, as two more dummy iPhone 6 units have been photographed in the wild. Unlike previous leaks, which mostly showed …
Google’s eye in the sky will help it predict when the next iPhone will launch
While Google is paying only $500 million for satellite imaging company Skybox Imaging, the purchase may be a lot more valuable for Google’s future because it’ll help …
It’s now easier than ever to access your computer remotely from your mobile device
After launching on iPad last year, Parallels Access is now available on iPhone and on Android smartphone and tablets, allowing users to remotely access their …
Nest Protect is back on sale, now cheaper than ever
Nest on Monday announced on its blog that it’s resuming Nest Protect sales, after having recalled more than 400,000 smoke alarm units in mid-May due …
Wireline isn’t the only net neutrality fight you should care about
U.S. regulators are apparently considering whether to take a fresh look at wireless and wireline networks and whether to apply the same net neutrality rules …
Meet movie studios’ worst nightmare: IsoPlex, the free torrent-streaming movie app
Popcorn Time is an amazing online service that allows users to stream movies online free of charge instead of downloading them via Torrent services. Basically, …
iPhone and PS3 jailbreak extraordinaire releases new Android root app
iPhone and PlayStation 3 owners who looked for ways to jailbreak either device in the past probably know who Geohot is, and should be happy …
Hilarious: John Oliver now wants FCC Chairman to prove he’s not a dingo
A few weeks ago, John Oliver’s net neutrality appeal during his HBO show went viral, convincing many Internet users to leave comments with the FCC …
iOS 8 will awaken the dormant power in Apple’s iPhone 5s and iPad Air
The true desktop-grade power of the 64-bit A7 chip that’s currently found in several 2013 Apple devices including the iPhone 5s, iPad Air and Retina …
The Galaxy S5 Prime may already be available for pre-order in Korea
Samsung could soon launch the highly anticipated Galaxy S5 Prime in South Korea, possibly under a different name, reports from the region suggest. Similarly, a …
Check out these 12 hidden iOS 8 tricks
When Apple unveiled iOS 8 at WWDC 2014 two weeks ago, the company only demoed a few of its most important features. The company also listed …
5.5-inch iPhone phablet model shown next to 4.7-inch iPhone 6
Following the large number of 4.7-inch iPhone 6 dummy unit photos that have flooded the web, a similar image showing the bigger 5.5-inch model has …
Yosemite’s coolest feature may not be available to all Mac users
One of the coolest software features Apple unveiled on stage during WWDC 2014 may not be available to all iOS and Mac users, German publication …
AT&T confirms inside job responsible for customer data breach
AT&T late last week confirmed that three employees of one of the company’s vendors accessed personal data belonging to some of its customers for almost …
P.F. Chang’s reverts to old-school imprint system following big credit card breach
Following Target, Neiman Marcus and Michael’s Stores, all major retailers which have been targeted by hackers in the past months, restaurant chain P.F. Chang’s China …
