Sprint’s Q1 loss narrows but nearly half a million subscribers flee
Sprint on Tuesday announced its earnings results for the first quarter of the year, revealing that it lost nearly half a million net customers during …
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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Apple launches new MacBook Airs that are faster than ever and $100 cheaper
Apple on Tuesday quietly unveiled new MacBook Air models, as previously reported, but the new laptops will not offer any particularly interesting updates – a recent …
Galaxy S5 ‘killer’ confirmed to launch next month
LG on Tuesday confirmed the name of its next Android flagship device, the LG G3, in a press release announcing the company’s “improved first-quarter 2014 …
Video: Here’s one good reason to break open your MacBook Pro or Air
One of the “issues” Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air have is the lack of a user-friendly way to upgrade their SSD drives. While buyers may easily purchase …
Nokia’s rumored ‘Superman’ smartphone is coming soon to save our selfies
Microsoft will reportedly launch a new Nokia Windows Phone 8.1 handset that will focus on selfies, no pun intended. The Verge has learned that the Nokia device code-named …
New MacBook Airs could launch tomorrow, bigger updates later this year
Apple will reportedly launch new MacBook Air soon that will be even thinner and lighter than their predecessors, German publication MobileGeeks has apparently learned from sources within …
A visual history: The evolution of Google from simple search to Google Now
The world’s most popular smartphone operating system, self-driving cars, smart robots, and balloons that can deliver an Internet connection to remote areas are some of Google’s …
Here’s how easily you can kill your Facebook email address
One of the more annoying features Facebook still offers to users is a special Facebook.com email address that never really took off as a viable …
Video: You can build your own Raspberry Pi phone for $160
It’s ugly, bulky and dumb (at least for now), but the PiPhone proves that one can build a working Raspberry Pi-based cell phone with ease. …
Premium Galaxy S5 with 2K display reportedly launching soon
Samsung will reportedly launch the premium version of the Galaxy S5 at some point in June, according to “industry sources” that spoke to South Korean …
Video: Don’t fall for any iPhone ‘iSchemes’ no matter how good they sound
A despicable iPhone trafficking scheme that targets homeless people has been uncovered in Denver by 9news’ 9Wants to Know. Homeless and desperate people who need quick cash …
Here’s what to do if your Galaxy S5 is affected by the crazy camera bug
Samsung on Friday confirmed that its latest Android flagship handset is affected by a major camera failure, without actually revealing how many Galaxy S5 devices …
Massive new security flaw is a big problem for Windows XP users
Microsoft on Sunday published a new security advisory warning users that a new vulnerability (reference number CVE-2014-1776) has been found to affect all Internet Explorer …
Video: ‘LEGO’ redesign for mobile Google Search in the works
Google is apparently working on a Google Search redesign for mobile devices known as “LEGO,” although it’s not clear whether it will be rolled out or when …
The crazy story of how Larry Page failed to sell Google $358 billion ago
The Internet as we know it today would not exist without Google Search, but more than 15 years ago things were a lot different. And now, a …
Amazon has a serious porn problem
Ever since it launched its Fire TV set-top box, it was clear to some potential buyers – those who went to FireTV.com when looking for more …
Former Apple designer reveals what it was like to create apps for the first iPhone
Francisco Tolmasky is a 29-year old app developer who recently launched an iOS game called Bonsai Slice that lets users swing the tablet to cut …
Android users: Amazon is giving away $40 worth of awesome apps for free
Amazon has a new special Appstore promotion, part of its Free App of the Day program, giving away 12 music apps worth more than $40 for …
New iOS 8 concept shows off every key feature that has leaked so far
A new concept video from TechRadar shows what iOS 8 may look like based on various leaks and reports that have detailed purported iOS 8 features. The …
Warning: You really shouldn’t smash your phone for a OnePlus One just yet
OnePlus announced its first Android handset this week, the One, but the phone won’t be available to consumers next month. However, 100 lucky winners of the …
Android users, beware: Simple wallpaper apps found to secretly mine bitcoin
Not long ago it was discovered that a couple of Google Play Store Android applications that were downloaded anywhere from one million to five million …
You must be at least this tall to take a ride on Cortana
Microsoft’s recently unveiled voice-based virtual assistant Cortana, named after the popular Halo guide, will not be available to everybody, America’s Markets reveals. Since Cortana is …
Minecraft fans will be able to safely upgrade to the Xbox One, PS4
Minecraft fans who play the game on an Xbox 360 or PS3 console will be able to safely upgrade to the Xbox One or PS4 …
Notebook sales still appear doomed, but some companies thrive
Notebook sales were still on the decline in the first quarter of the year, Digitimes Research says, although the “on-year declines were the slowest compared to …
Android 4.4.3 tipped to bring major Dialer redesign
Google has yet to roll out its Android 4.4.3 KitKat update, which is believed to bring various bug fixes and improvements, but a leaked screenshot seems …
Galaxy S5 launch sales reportedly better than iPhone 5s launch
After multiple reports revealed that the Galaxy S5 is apparently selling better than its predecessor, a new infographic says that the Galaxy S5 has enjoyed …
It’s mostly Android deserters who buy cheap iPhones
In its earnings call on Wednesday for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2014, Apple revealed that more than two out of three cheap …
New report reveals huge iPhone 6 design changes
A new report from Macotakara, a source with a good track record reporting on unreleased Apple products, reveals that the iPhone 6 will be curvier …
Awesome IFTTT automation application finally launches on Android
It appears the IFTTT for Android beta tests are over and the company is ready to officially offer its activity automation service to Android users. …
Video: Here’s how a 4.7-inch iPhone 6 would stack up against top Android phones
The iPhone 6 will reportedly arrive in two sizes, including 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models, and recent reports have revealed both hardware details for the handset and potential design …
