NFC comes to the iPhone with brand new line of cases
DeviceFidelity on Monday announced that even more special iPhone cases containing its near field communication (NFC) technology for Isis payments will be available in AT&T …
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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LG quietly confirms new flagship phone will debut next month
In addition to presenting its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2013, LG on Monday issued a small press release to confirm the name …
HTC M8 flagship phone may go where no HTC phone has gone before
The HTC M8, also referred to as the HTC One+ in recent reports, will feature on-screen buttons according to trusted leaker @evleaks, who has been …
You have one hour today to buy an unlocked Moto X for $100 off
Motorola on Friday announced via Twitter that it will hold a new Moto X sale on Monday, offering its flagship Android smartphone starting at just …
Nokia’s Android phone might actually launch
Vietnamese online retailer Thegiodidong.com is already listing the Nokia Normandy on its website, potentially revealing various specs and features for the unconfirmed device in the …
Google to reportedly discontinue beloved Nexus device lineup next year
Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin said on Twitter that the Nexus line of devices will be discontinued in 2015, replaced instead with a new brand spawned …
Google acquires AI firm (because its robots can’t take over the world until they become self-aware)
Google has confirmed to Re/code that it purchased an artificial intelligence (AI) company without disclosing the amount of cash it paid for it. The publication …
Apple may soon have a new way to help you spend more of your money
Apple is reportedly developing its own wireless payment service for mobile devices, The Wall Street Journal has learned, eying a piece of a growing business …
Your next iPhone may have an even tougher display
Foxconn has apparently started producing iPhones with sapphire displays, Taiwanese publication Apple Daily has learned, with the Chinese manufacturer expected to make 100 iPhone units with …
Don’t expect a 64-bit processor in the Galaxy S5
In a note to investors, KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has detailed the specs and features of the next-gen Galaxy S flagship, revealing that the handset …
Samsung’s 2014 roadmap: More phablets, bigger tablets
In a conference call with analysts following the announcement of its Q4 2013 financial performance, Samsung on Friday revealed that it plans to launch additional tablets …
You might be able to buy a red Nexus 5 after all
After a video that suggested Google might soon launch the Nexus 5 in up to six extra color options was proven to be fake the …
FBI: More Target-like malware attacks are coming
In a confidential report for retailers that was seen by Reuters, the FBI is warning companies to prepare for Target-like malware attacks in the future, …
You’ll download full movies in a second on South Korea’s 5G network
South Korea plans to further upgrade its cellular data speeds in the coming years, and has announced that it will invest 1.6 trillion won (or …
How one country is fighting for your right to delete smartphone bloatware
One thing Android smartphones are highly criticized for is the amount of bloatware – whether it comes from OEMs or carriers – that can clog …
Video: Tim Cook discusses Apple’s new device, larger iPhone in sit down with ABC
While celebrating the Mac’s 30th birthday, Apple execs have talked to the press this week in interviews with Macworld, and ABC News. The former has already …
Apple exec: Merging iOS and OS X would be a ‘waste of energy’
In an interview with Macworld, Apple’s Phil Schiller, Bud Tribble and Craig Federighi said that the company has no intention to merge iOS and OS …
Samsung wants to dial down mobile marketing for a change
Samsung on Friday told analysts that it plans to cut its mobile marketing this year in order to keep it relative to revenue, Reuters reports, …
Video: Apple celebrates 30 years of Mac innovation
Apple on Friday hosted a special home page on its website and a short video on YouTube to celebrate 30 years of Mac innovation. On …
Samsung posts weaker Q4 2013 earnings, says smartphone and tablets still strong
Samsung on Friday posted its earnings report for the fourth quarter of 2013, missing estimates and confirming the unaudited numbers it revealed a few weeks …
SwiftKey keyboard reportedly coming to iOS disguised as a Notes app
The popular SwiftKey keyboard app that’s available on Android devices may soon be available to iOS device users as well as a SwiftKey Note app. …
Video: Watch out Chromecast, Airtame is coming with better features
Google is getting ready to launch its popular Chromecast dongle in international markets, but the device may get more and more competitors in the future. …
New flagship LG phablet with premium specs tipped for February debut
LG will reportedly unveil a new flagship smartphone at MWC 2014 that will sport premium features, Korean publication etnews says. The LG G Pro 2 …
Potential Galaxy S5 feature could help convince iPhone users to make the switch
New Samsung patent applications discovered at the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service (KIPRIS) by GalaxyClub may reveal potential software features for future mobile devices …
The most powerful Android phone of the year is launching this summer
The OnePlus One will be the most powerful Android phone that has ever hit stores when it launches this summer, or at least that’s what …
Potential iOS security risk brought to light by developer
A potential security issue with iOS apps has been discovered, as a calendar app has been found to ask users to provide Apple ID login details …
GTA V reportedly coming to Windows PCs on March 31st
The wildly popular Grand Theft Auto V may soon launch on Windows, as the PC version of game has been spotted in various online stores in …
Don’t hold your breath for a Nexus 5 in new colors
A video making the rounds claims that Google will soon let buyers choose from a wide range of new colors when ordering the Nexus 5 …
Watchdog says NSA phone spying program is illegal and should end
A report from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB) that should be released on Thursday says that the NSA’s phone spying program is …
Beats Music too popular, stops accepting new members to fix launch issues
Beats Music launched on Tuesday, and while it appears to already be popular with consumers, the music streaming service is also plagued by some launch …
