Apple has figured out how to make embarrassing misdirected texts go away
One of the problems with Apple’s popular iMessage instant messaging/SMS system – other than being almost impossible to ditch in some cases – is the …
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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Samsung exec spills some key details about the Galaxy Note 4
In addition to confirming sales numbers for the Galaxy S5’s first month in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Samsung has also mentioned several …
Apple’s massive Beats deal reportedly delayed
Apple is poised to buy Beats for a massive $3.2 billion in its biggest acquisition ever, but the two companies are yet to finalize the deal, Re/code …
Samsung: Galaxy S5 sales stronger than Galaxy S4
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Samsung’s co-chief executive and head of the mobile business J.K. Shin confirmed what some reports already revealed …
Act surprised: official Flappy Bird game is returning this summer
The addictive Flappy Bird game is returning to app stores this August, developer Dong Nguyen told CNBC in an interview, complete with new features, including …
Awesome ‘Superhot’ first-person shooter ready to become a full-fledged game
Initially conceived for the 7 Day First Person Shooter challenge last August, Superhot quickly became an addictive online FPS – it can still be played in a …
Sen. Franken more concerned about Galaxy S5’s fingerprint scanner than Apple’s Touch ID
U.S. Senator Al Franken, Chairman of the Senate’s Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law, has questions about the fingerprint scanner and its functionality …
Here’s even more proof the Surface Pro 3 is coming soon
Microsoft is expected to unveil a Surface mini next week during a special media event, possibly alongside other Surface products, according to a recent Bloomberg …
New versions of Samsung’s Galaxy S5 look even more like band-aids
Samsung has already started its usual color spamming for flagship devices by preparing the launch of pink versions of the Galaxy S5 in Japan. So far, …
This smart home lighting setup could help you save money on your electricity bills
Sonne Industries on Wednesday launched its Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for the Light Sentry, a smart home lighting system that could help users save money on their …
This is the LG G3
LG has already confirmed the name of its next-gen flagship smartphone and has scheduled a late May press event for it while many reports and leaks have …
Video: Amazing trick lets Android devices run iOS apps
Students from Columbia’s University’s Department of Computer Science have developed Cider, a neat mobile OS compatibility architecture that lets them run any iOS application on …
Samsung’s next phablet may arrive with unexpected company
Samsung will reportedly launch its own version of Google Glass this fall, maybe right alongside the new Galaxy Note 4 handset that should be unveiled …
This is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S
Samsung is getting ready to announce yet another family of tablets, following the Pro and Tab 4 models released earlier this year, the Galaxy Tab …
Anyone in the U.S. can now buy Google Glass (but it’s still in beta and still $1,500)
After offering its Google Glass wearable to just about anyone in the U.S. for one day only last month, Google seems ready to sell the …
This spectacular ad shows why Samsung is crushing every other Android vendor
Samsung on Tuesday released a new ad that’s part of its football-themed #Galaxy11 series of commercials that feature well-known football stars, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo …
NSA reportedly implants backdoors into U.S.-made servers and routers for foreign markets
A new report from The Guardian reveals that NSA has allegedly been tampering with U.S.-made electronic equipment including servers, routers and other network devices that …
Here’s the best Nexus 7 deal money can buy
Google may be ready to roll out new Nexus hardware this year, but that doesn’t mean potential Android tablet buyers should forget last year’s models. …
New leak offers surprising details about Windows’ future
Microsoft may already be working on quite a few different Windows-related products and some of them are pretty surprising. Myce rdirects our attention to a leaked image …
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 5s: Design, size and color options extensively compared in new video
In addition to comparing the iPhone 6 dummy units obtained from Sonny Dickson to current Android flagship devices, including the HTC One (M8) and the …
Here’s why Apple needs the iPhone 6 to be more curved than square
While iPhone fans trying to guess what Apple is working on for the next iPhone have posted many wild concepts online showing iPhone 6 designs …
Google’s Nexus 6 phone and Nexus 8 tablet have been confirmed
Each year Android fans start wondering what Google’s next Nexus devices will be called, and whether Google will correlate naming schemes to display size or …
Video: Here’s how the iPhone 6 measures up to the best Android phones in the world
Following the countless leaks showing images of iPhone 6 dummy units, 9to5Mac has obtained two such mockups with the help of Sonny Dickson, a source …
The Moto G just got even better
In addition to unveiling its most affordable Android smartphone yet, Motorola on Tuesday also announced a new Moto G model, the Moto G 4G LTE, …
This is the cheapest true Android handset money can buy
Nokia has launched some more than affordable Android handsets at MWC 2014 in February, but they’re not exactly running an operating system that’s infused with all …
Samsung will release tablets that are even more gigantic
Even though the jury is still out on whether Samsung’s extra-large tablets are popular with consumers – the 12.2-inch Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 and Galaxy Tab …
Apple will now refund your money twice as fast
Users who aren’t happy with something they purchased from Apple’s online store should be pleased to hear that Apple has significantly improved refund times in the …
Samsung fixes Android bloatware and battery problems with one nifty gadget
Samsung and Seagate on Monday announced a new external hard drive made specifically for Android mobile device users, which can help them fix any complaints …
Microsoft’s smartwatch design might have just been revealed
Microsoft may be working on a smartwatch or smart band of its own, a new design patent titled “Electronic Band” and awarded on March 25, …
Here’s when you’ll finally be able to use Cortana on your Windows Phone
Microsoft has finally announced when Windows Phone 8.1 will be available to Windows Phone users. The major operating system update will bring, among other things, the …
