Leak: iPhone 6 component photo may reveal major design overhaul
An image showing the purported digitizer of the iPhone 6 seems to reveal the size of at least one upcoming iPhone version, although the image …
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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HTC’s unreleased ‘All New HTC One’ fully exposed in 12-minute hands-on video
The All New HTC One (also known as the HTC M8) has starred in a lengthy pre-release 12-minute hands-on video that was recorded in mid February …
Apple’s new hobby: CarPlay finally brings iOS to the car
Apple on Monday at the Geneva International Motor Show launched CarPlay, the company’s iPhone-related foray into the automotive industry. Previously known as iOS in the …
Video: Samsung attacks Oscars with ‘Amazing Things Happen’ ad campaign
Samsung on Sunday released its first Galaxy S5 and Gear 2 ads under a new “Amazing Things Happen” TV campaign. The two devices have been …
Awesome ‘iPro’ Concept: If the iMac had Mac Pro’s baby, this is what it would look like
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Mac, long-time Apple fan Kurt Merki Jr. has imagined a new Apple computer that would incorporate some of the …
Video: This cool hack automatically stops Netflix when you fall asleep
A recent internal Netflix 24-hour Hack Day had employees come up with new creative ways of improving the company’s product, TechCrunch reveals, with one interesting …
Video: This credit card-sized battery can ‘hypercharge’ your smartphone
LinearFlux on Thursday launched its Indiegogo funding campaign for a very interesting external battery charger project for mobile devices – the LithiumCard, “the world’s only …
How Google plans to beef up Android security
While Sundar Pichai’s statements regarding Android malware and security have been misinterpreted, Google plans to further increase the security of its mobile operating systems just …
What if the 12.9-inch ‘iPad Pro’ looked like this?
The person in the image above is not a professional working a 12.9-inch iPad Pro model with a stylus. And for that matter, Apple did …
This is easily the coolest thing to emerge from MWC
Just as rumored before the event, Yota unveiled its second-generation YotaPhone at MWC 2014, a device that packs two displays just like its predecessor. The …
Here’s why the Galaxy S5 has such incredible battery life
When it announced the Galaxy S5 this week, Samsung pleasantly surprised the audience at MWC 2014 with the phone’s battery performance. The device packs a 2,800 mAh …
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 …
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 …
