You won’t believe how powerful Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon chips are
Qualcomm on Monday announced that its flagship 64-bit mobile processors will arrive next year, when they should equip various smartphones and tablets from Qualcomm partners …
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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Major Android update tipped to improve multitasking across devices and web
Google is reportedly working on a major Android update that will bring further functionality to the mobile platform, Android Police says. Referred to internally as project …
Report says Galaxy Note 4 may feature wild new hardware
A first rumor detailing specs and features for the Galaxy Note 4, Samsung’s flagship phablet that should be unveiled in the second half of the year, …
Here’s when Samsung first realized the iPhone would crush rivals
New evidence presented in the second Apple vs Samsung patent lawsuit reveals that Samsung realized early on that the iPhone would pose a significant threat …
Google will fix its TV ‘problem’ with Android branding and simpler features
Google appears ready to fix its Google TV problem, its Android-based TV platform that failed to reshape the TV business despite the promises and hype, …
Moto’s next flagship may have a leather back
A new Moto X flagship handset is due “soon” @evleaks has revealed in a new tweet, with Motorola expected to launch a “Moto X+1” device …
Samsung’s new smart watches are now available for preorder
Samsung will launch a slew of new wearable devices alongside its Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone next week, including two smartwatches, the Gear 2 and the Gear …
The Xbox One will soon add a key feature gamers have been clamoring for
An Xbox One problem that’s likely annoying hardcore gamers may “soon” be fixed, Microsoft’s Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb revealed on Reddit, as the company will soon …
1,928-page Google letter shows company really, really wants to trademark ‘Glass’
Google really wants to trademark the word “Glass,” but gaining the trademark for such a common word is not an easy task. In fact, the …
Video: Galaxy S5 and iPhone 5s square off in fingerprint scanner battle
The soon-to-be-available Galaxy S5 comes with fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button, which will help users unlock the device but also perform other actions …
Most sophisticated Android malware yet has already infected millions
Android is still the most targeted mobile platform out there in terms of mobile malware, considering the reports that keep detailing ways that hackers can take …
Samsung gets its first important win in new patent battle with Apple
Samsung on Thursday scored its first significant victory in its second U.S. trial with Apple, as Judge Judy Koh rejected an Apple motion that asked the court …
Here’s another reason the iPhone 6 can’t launch soon enough
While the iPhone 5s is widely available in China now that the world’s largest mobile operator is officially stocking it, the device may not be as …
Did Samsung mess with the wrong president?
After the recent Big Papi and President Obama selfie turned out to be a Samsung marketing setup, the White House took a hard stance against any …
This is Microsoft’s ingenious plan to reel in more customers
Microsoft has devised a new clever way to convince customers to purchase a Surface tablet: the new Surface Pro 2 “Geek” bundle that packs some …
Video: Here are the Project Ara Android phone sizes
With less than two weeks to go to Google’s first Ara Developers Conference – which takes place on April 15 and April 16 in Mountain …
Exciting Android handset will be even cheaper in Europe than expected
OnePlus on Thursday revealed via Facebook and Google+ posts that the One Android handset will be even cheaper than expected in Europe, without specifying an actual …
This app will tell you whether you should sext professionally
iOS and Android users who share a lot of images and videos with their friends and would like to see the actual expression on their …
EU says ‘no’ to roaming, ‘yes’ to net neutrality
The European Parliament has backed new telecom legislation reform in Europe that aims to enforce net neutrality rules and end roaming charges starting in late 2015 in the …
These 13 videos might be silly, but they still make Microsoft’s Cortana seem impressive
In addition to posting several comparison videos showing the differences between Siri and Cortana, Microsoft has published several other short clips to reveal the distinct “personality” …
Video: Here’s everything you need to know about Windows Phone 8.1
Microsoft on Wednesday announced two new updates for its mobile and desktop operating systems including Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update 1. Both updates …
Immensely popular iOS app FireChat brings Internet-less chat to Android
The recently launched FireChat instant messaging iOS app that doesn’t require an Internet or cellular connection to allow users to send and receive messages – …
New leak may expose Samsung’s premium Galaxy S5 with a quad HD display
Even though Samsung has denied Galaxy S5 ‘Prime’ rumors that suggested the company will launch a premium high-end model of the Galaxy S5 later this …
Apple’s WWDC 2014 tickets go on sale today, but with a huge twist
Apple on Thursday announced that its yearly developers conference will kick off June 2, revealing that interested developers can already apply for tickets. However, not …
‘Android Silver’ may help Google fix several big issues with one blow
Google may be working on improving the overall customer experience for Android handset buyers, Android Police has learned, by creating a new support system for …
Video: Blizzard’s Warcraft universe hits iPad with a twist
While Blizzard is far from releasing its any of its Warcraft games on mobile devices, the company has come up with a card game based …
Act surprised: Galaxy S5 mini won’t be the high-end model you want it to be
Samsung is expected to launch a mini version of is Galaxy S5 flagship in the near future. As was the case last year, however, the …
Here are Nokia’s first Windows Phone 8.1 Lumia smartphones
Nokia on Wednesday announced new smartphones during Microsoft’s Build 2014 keynote, the Lumia 930 and Lumia 630, with both devices expected to run Windows Phone …
Kinect for Windows V2 officially announced
Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled the second version of Kinect for Windows, as previously rumored. The device looks similar to the Kinect sensor that comes with …
Microsoft unveils Windows 8.1 Update 1
As expected, Microsoft on Wednesday announced the Windows 8.1 Update 1, a software update that Windows users who still prefer mouse and keyboard input over …
