How Google plans to strike a major blow against Android fragmentation
In addition to making sure that its latest Android OS version can run on devices with as little as 512MB of RAM and forcing Samsung …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Does this leaked image finally reveal the Galaxy S5’s design?
In addition to Samsung’s Galaxy S5 teaser that seems to reveal the phone’s new TouchWiz UI, a purported design render of the handset has also …
How many Apple engineers does it take to build a simpler iWatch?
It turns out it takes more than 200 Apple employees to make a simpler than anticipated iWatch smartwatch, a MobiHealthNews report reveals, although that doesn’t …
Teaser likely confirms Samsung’s gorgeous new Galaxy S5 interface
Samsung on Tuesday posted a teaser image for Unpacked 5, which is set to take place in Barcelona, Spain, on February 24th at 8:00 p.m. …
Sony isn’t afraid to crash Samsung’s MWC 2014 party
Sony is reportedly sending press invites for a special media event that will take place on February 24 at MWC 2014, the first official day …
Here’s the real reason Flappy Bird was removed
In an exclusive interview with Forbes, Flappy Bird developer Dong Nguyen has revealed the real reason he removed the extremely popular app from the App …
Watch out, Roomba – Dyson is serious about robots for home
Dyson is very interested in producing its own domestic robots and robot vacuum cleaners, BBC News reports, as the company will invest £5 million in …
Of course there’s going to be a smaller version of the HTC M8
HTC will apparently launch a smaller version of the HTC M8 later this year called HTC M8 mini, which isn’t a surprise considering that the HTC One had …
Alleged Xperia Z2 camera features further detailed in leaks
Sony will likely unveil its next-generation flagship handset in the near future, maybe as soon as MWC 2014. However the Xperia “Sirius” D6503 – which …
This tiny smartphone charger might be exactly what we’ve been waiting for
With less than tree days to go, Native Union’s Jump Kickstarter project is approaching $300,000 in pledges, well over its initial $40,000 funding goal. “The …
Everything there is to know about LG’s upcoming flagship phone
While LG did confirm the name of the Optimus G Pro successor as well as some preliminary details about its camera, the company did not offer a …
FDA has no problem with camera-equipped smart pills travelling your body
The FDA has approved a “bite-sized” camera-equipped smart pill for medical use in patients who aren’t able, for whatever reason, to have a complete colonoscopy, …
This could be the best way ever to secure your Android phone
TimePIN is a new Android app that aims to improve the security of your Android device by changing its lockscreen PIN code every minute. The …
Specs leak for not one but two upcoming Galaxy S5 models
A new round of leaked benchmark results seem to indicate that Samsung will unveil two different Galaxy S5 flagship devices in the coming weeks that …
Video: This is the most beautiful iPhone 6 concept yet (but don’t hold your breath)
In anticipation of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 smartphone models, more and more designers are imagining what the company may be working on next — although these …
HTC reportedly working on Google Nexus 10 tablet
HTC is now rumored to be working on a Nexus 10 tablet for Google, only days after a report suggested the Taiwanese Android device maker …
Flappy Bird devices selling for thousands of dollars on eBay
Flappy Bird developer Nguyen Ha Dong on Saturday surprisingly announced via Twitter that he will remove the popular game from app stores in following hours, …
Chromecast is about to go global
It’s no secret that Google wants to bring its very popular Chromecast dongle to international markets this year, and it appears that buyers in the …
Google’s super-secret EU antitrust deal already raising eyebrows
Google appears to have managed to avoid a costly fine in Europe where the Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia was investigating the company for antitrust practices related …
Security expert calls out NBC’s whiny report on Sochi Olympics hacking
A security expert is calling “fraudulent” a recent NBC News story about computer hacking at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, CNET reports, after discovering certain inconsistencies …
Video: Meet the high-end iWatch concept that Apple will never make
Two designers have imagined what Apple’s iWatch may look like while also providing details about the kind of specs the device would pack and how …
Here’s everything we know about the team building Apple’s iWatch
The rumored iWatch smartwatch is not yet confirmed, but many top Apple execs as well as new hires are reportedly working on the product. An …
HTC One sequel homescreen purportedly shown in new leak
After some questionable images showing the HTC M8 smartphone hit the web earlier this week that purportedly revealed the back side and also the front side of the …
Galaxy S5’s monster specs seemingly confirmed in new benchmark
One analyst expects Samsung to unveil at least two Galaxy S5 versions in the near future when it comes to overall specs, including a higher-end …
Here are the next Samsung Android phones to get the KitKat update
Samsung is reportedly getting ready to update several of its Android devices to Android 4.4 KitKat, Phandroid has learned from a source close to the …
Next Nexus device is bigger, reportedly launching soon
Google’s second-generation Nexus 7 tablet will apparently be the last Nexus device at that size, if a new Digitimes report is to be believed, with …
Cook says ‘really great stuff’ is coming, but iWatch still not confirmed
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Apple CEO Tim Cook again reinforced the idea that Apple is working on new categories of products, …
Motorola may host an event about nothing at MWC 2014
Motorola has sent out media invitations to a special MWC 2014 event that will take place on February 25th, CNET reports, but there’s speculation the …
Here’s one Mac knockoff Apple might not be able to sue
North Korea has upgraded the Red Star OS computer operating system it uses in computers found in schools and libraries to mimic Apple’s Mac OS …
‘High-end’ HTC Nexus tablet reportedly in the works
HTC is the latest company rumored to be working on a Nexus tablet for Google, after recent rumors have named Samsung, Asus, LG and Lenovo …
