You’ll have a hard time getting your hands on a OnePlus One
Even though the OnePlus One, one of the most exciting high-end Android handsets set to release so far this year, will soon be available 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.
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Aereo goes on the offensive against broadcasters ahead of SCOTUS hearing
In a last effort before its April 22nd hearing, Aereo is defending its service in a “media blitz,” as Re/code calls it, whose purpose is …
This is what apps could look like on the iPhone 6’s bigger display
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iOS 8’s Siri will help you identify any song you hear
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Yahoo offers to help Apple purge Google from the iPhone’s default settings
Yahoo may help Apple deliver a huge blow to Google’s bottom line in the future, as Marissa Mayer wants its search engine to become the …
This monster smartphone should fix all your Android battery life woes
The Philips W6618 is a monster smartphone that packs an impressive 5300mAh battery. The device was released earlier this week in China where it retails …
Samsung teases major redesign for the Galaxy Note 4
In an interview with Reuters, Samsung said that it’s studying various ways to improve device sales while it’s dealing with slowing growth in the high-end …
PS4 sales are significantly stronger than anticipated
Sony on Thursday announced it sold more than seven million units PlayStation 4 consoles as of April 6, 2014, beating its own expectations for fiscal …
Video: Here’s how Google wants to fix annoying portrait videos
Google on Wednesday updated the stock Android Camera app and made it available to other Android devices by releasing it to the Google Play Store. …
These are the OnePlus One launch markets
OnePlus has gradually revealed on its social channels the countries where its One flagship handset will be revealed in, all while confirming pricing details for …
Microsoft is giving Cortana Google Now-like powers
In addition to creating its own voice-based virtual assistant that can stand its ground against Siri and Google Now, Microsoft appears ready to offer even …
Why Heartbleed could be much worse for Android users
Even though Google does not have a Heartbleed problem, particularly since the company has known about the OpenSSL bug a month before everyone else, a large number …
Teardown reveals what makes Google’s new 3D-sensing Android phone tick
Project Tango is a new Google initiative that aims to bring 3D-sensing to mobile devices. The tech could allow people to use devices for mapping areas around …
Beware, phone thieves: The smartphone ‘kill-switch’ is coming
The five largest U.S. wireless carriers and many smartphone makers including Apple, Google, HTC, Huawei, Motorola, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung and others on Tuesday announced they …
Major security flaw discovered in Android
Security firm FireEye has discovered a major security flaw in Google’s mobile operating system, ComputerWorld reports, which could allow an attacker to modify the behavior …
Internal Samsung document: We need to beat Apple to survive
The second U.S. Apple vs Samsung patent trial marches on, with the South Korean giant now making its case in the San Jose, California, court. …
Video: This metal iPhone 6 mold is supposedly an exact replica of the real thing
Apple did not announce the iPhone 6 yet, but numerous leaks have already shown alleged components and manufacturing molds of the handset. Furthermore, case makers are already …
Steve Jobs’ death ignited Samsung’s anti-iPhone marketing fire
New evidence from the second U.S. Apple vs Samsung patent lawsuit has revealed that Samsung was somewhat afraid of starting a clear, full-fledged anti-iPhone marketing …
LaCie is the latest victim of massive credit card breach
French company LaCie, maker of various storage solutions, on Tuesday announced that it has been the victim of a massive attack that exposed the personal …
Gmail just got a lot better for smartphone users
Google on Tuesday announced that Gmail is getting a brand new feature that should definitely be appreciated by photographers who mainly use their smartphones to take …
New leaks further detail the phone that could be every Android fan’s Android dream
A new image leak apparently showing various OnePlus One marketing elements placed on a board alongside various product-related details has been discovered by GizChina.it on the OnePlus …
Exciting Windows Phone 8.1 high-end smartphones tipped to support 2K displays
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 mobile operating system will soon offer support for even better hardware, NokiaPowerUser suggests, as evidence in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR 2 …
Here’s an even cheaper way to unlock the full Office for iPad
Microsoft finally launched its Office productivity suite for iPad a few weeks ago, but the free application will only let users view documents unless an Office …
The NSA has its own suggestions for dealing with Heartbleed
The National Security Agency has already denied reports that claimed it had been aware of the Heartbleed security threat and used it in its advantage, …
Purported iPhone 6 front panel leak confirms major redesign
A new image leak from China shows what is claimed to be the front panel from the bigger iPhone 6, suggesting once again that Apple’s next iPhone …
LG reportedly confirmed to be supplying flexible iWatch displays
A new report out of South Korea indicates that LG may be the only provider of OLED displays for Apple’s upcoming iWatch, claiming that Apple plans to …
IHS: ‘no breakthroughs,’ ‘nothing earth-shattering’ about Galaxy S5
Research firm IHS says the Galaxy S5 costs $256 to make, Re/code reports, a price that’s significantly higher than previous Samsung high-end handsets but which …
Major Google Glass update rolls out, as new orders open up
Google on Friday is not only opening up Google Glass orders to interested buyers looking to score a pair of smart glasses, but it’s also rolling …
Sprint’s Nexus 5 Android 4.4.3 update begins rolling out today
Sprint has quietly updated its support pages for the Nexus 5 to reveal that the smartphone will be getting a new software update starting today. …
Moto X+1: A rinse and repeat strategy?
Motorola’s yet-to-be-unveiled Moto X+1 smartphone will have even more customization options than its predecessor, @evleaks revealed in a recent tweet, including the leather backplate option that …
