This is what Sundar Pichai actually said about Android malware and security
A site quoted Sundar Pichai saying at MWC that Android was designed to be open instead of safe, but that doesn’t appear to be exactly …
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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Motorola says Google didn’t have any influence on Moto X or G
In a session at MWC 2014, three Motorola exec including senior vice president of Software Engineering Steve Horowitz, senior vice president of Supply Chain and …
Mapping and driving is ok, appellate court says
A man who was given a ticket two years ago for using a map app on an iPhone 4 while driving had his conviction overturned …
Google unveils even more new Google Maps features
Google on Thursday announced a new Google Maps-related online product that should help both companies and regular consumers enjoy a better maps experience. The Google …
EU looks to crack down on ‘misleading’ in-app purchases in free games
Following concerns from consumer groups in Denmark, Britain, Italy and Belgium, the European Commission wants to know more about in-app purchases that are available in …
Shocker: ABC’s first-ever Oscars online stream will shaft cord cutters
ABC on Sunday will live stream the 86th edition of the Oscars, although not all users interested in watching the show on a different screen than …
At least one carrier didn’t get the ‘cheap Galaxy S5’ memo
Multiple reports have suggested that Samsung may be interested in selling the Galaxy S5 for a cheaper price than what’s expected for flagship devices once …
HTC’s All New One leaks again
With more than three weeks to go until HTC unveils the HTC M8, expected to be called The All New One, more blurry images showing …
How to battle Android bloatware without rooting your device
One of the problems with Android devices is the amount of OEM and carrier bloatware that’s preloaded on them, which can’t be easily removed by …
Sundar Pichai talks Nexus 6, Galaxy S6 and more at MWC 2014
In addition to going on the record to say that Google had never entered a bidding war with Facebook for acquiring the WhatsApp messaging application, …
How Google’s Project Ara plans to kill cheap smartphones one module at a time
Google’s Project Ara modular smartphone is more than just a dream for a distant future, as the company plans to show off its first working …
AT&T’s Galaxy S4 is getting its own KitKat package
AT&T on Wednesday officially confirmed that the highly anticipated Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 is finally rolling out – Sprint was the …
This Android smartphone will self-destruct if you tamper with it
Geeksphone Blackphone is not the only new Android handset that puts privacy and security above else, as Boeing has a “Black” Android smartphone of its …
Playing World of Warcraft is now even more convenient – if you’ve got the cash
World of Warcraft players who don’t want to spend all the extra time to level their characters will have the option to buy level 90 …
OnePlus One vaporware priced even cheaper than expected
The OnePlus One Android phone may just be one of the most interesting handsets of the year, at least for hardcore Android users, but there’s …
Video: Could Google soon help you 3D print the smartphone of your dreams?
Project Ara and Project Tango are two very interesting smartphone-related Google endeavors currently developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects division, with the former further …
There’s plenty of Galaxy S5 bloatware Samsung was forced to hide
Samsung surprised the audience during its MWC 2014 Galaxy S5 press event by not excessively focusing on the TouchWiz software features built on top of …
The next privacy breach may also steal your fingerprints
Samsung is apparently looking forward to seeing developers improve its new flagship device and wearables it introduced at MWC 2014. The company has released a …
Here’s one good reason why you shouldn’t buy the Galaxy S5 just yet
Even though it “only” announced a plastic Galaxy S5 version with Full HD display at MWC 2014, falling short of expectations, Samsung may still have …
Meet the Nexus smartwatch that never was
While Google is rumored to currently be working on a secret smartwatch project of its own, with LG expected to manufacture the device, earlier rumors suggested …
These are the Galaxy S5’s next-gen processors
Both Samsung and Qualcomm unveiled new mobile processors that are believed to equip Galaxy S5 variants, including the new Exynos 5422 and the Snapdragon 801, …
Of course there already is a Galaxy S5 clone
Even though the Galaxy S5 was only announced on Monday, a clone for the handset has already been unveiled, by Chinese device clone makers Goophone, …
Best Mobile Tablet of MWC wasn’t even officially present at the show
While many MWC 2014 attendees may have brought their iPads along, Apple did not have an official presence at the show, a regular “habit” for …
The government is finally gearing up to squash patent trolls
42 state Attorneys General on Monday sent a letter to ranking members of Congress showing support for patent reform against patent trolls. The Attorneys General letter …
AT&T fights messaging apps with unlimited free international text plan
After announcing LTE roaming agreements for various international markets on Monday, AT&T on Tuesday revealed that it will soon offer free international text messaging to …
Google really wants you to drive with your Glass on
Google is ready to fight anti-Google Glass legislation initiatives in many states, Reuters reports, as the search giant has apparently hired lobbyist to try to …
Critical OS X Mavericks update fixes huge security flaw on Macs
After releasing an iOS fix to address a critical SSL security issue last week, Apple on Tuesday issued an update for its OS X Mavericks …
When you enter the Internet, check your privacy at the door
There’s almost no privacy when going online, investigative reporter Julia Angwin discovered when looking into what Google and other companies knew about their users. The …
Samsung quietly admits there is a better version of the Galaxy S5 on the way
Many reports detailed not one but two Galaxy S5 smartphone models including a “Standard” and a “Prime” version, but the company only unveiled a single …
These are the phones BlackBerry wants to attack the market with this year
BlackBerry on Tuesday at MWC 2014 announced two new BlackBerry handsets it plans to attack the mobile market with this year, including the BlackBerry Z3 …
