New LG ads fire shots at tiny iPhone screen, call Samsung phones slow
Samsung and Apple have remained perched atop the smartphone sales charts for quite some time. Other vendors have endlessly vied for third place, and occasionally …
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iOS 7 takes a beating in extensive user experience review
iOS 7 is Apple’s biggest visual design change since Apple first released the operating system in 2007. Despite initial reservations from users to the colorful, …
Google’s cutting-edge Nexus 5 said to launch at shockingly low price
There have been plenty of attractive offerings in the Android smartphone market recently, but Google is looking to top them all with the powerful new Nexus …
A glimpse at the future of the global smartphone market
In some ways, South Korea is a snapshot of where global smartphone trends are heading. The country leads the world in smartphone market penetration by …
Apple’s new iPads to reportedly launch on October 30th or 31st
The release of Apple’s next-generation iPad and iPad mini tablets is just over two weeks away, according to a new report. Apple always launches its …
Amazon to reportedly partner with HTC for Kindle Phones
Amazon has been exceedingly tight-lipped about its upcoming entry into the smartphone market. Rumors surrounding the “Kindle Phone” have been circulating for years, but a …
Apple sends invitations to next-gen iPad event scheduled for Oct. 22
New Apple products aren’t as easy to come by as they used to be when Apple spread its device launches out a bit more, but …
The leader follows again: Samsung Galaxy S5 to get new 64-bit chip
Samsung is the leader in the global smartphone market by a massive margin, with quarterly handset shipment volumes that more than double its closest rival. …
Why is a Japanese carrier paying $1.5 billion for half of a Finnish app vendor?
Japanese carrier SoftBank and GungHo just paid $1.5 billion for a 51% stake of Supercell. What the heck is going on? Valuing Supercell at $3 billion …
Leaked iPad 5 photo shows Touch ID fingerprint scanner
We know almost everything there is to know about Apple’s next-generation “iPad 5” tablet thanks to months of leaks and various solid reports, but the …
Sony gets ahead of the game, launches second smartwatch in U.S.
Technology giants such as Samsung, Microsoft, Google and maybe even Apple are just now realizing there may be a future in wearables, but other tech …
After a year with no retail boss, Apple poaches Burberry CEO
Apple’s retail operation is about to get a whole lot more fashionable — and possibly a touch more elitist. It has been nearly a year …
Study finds 80% of smartphones still aren’t protected from malware
As smartphones and tablets powered by mobile operating systems continue to take over the world, malware makers see nothing by dollar signs. Reports of malware …
Apple launches iPhone trade-in program in Europe
Late last week, BGR covered a rumor that the iPhone Reuse and Recycle Program would be making its way to Europe “in the coming months.” …
LG ‘G Flex’ smartphone with flexible display revealed in leaked images
The first generation of smartphones with flexible displays is shaping up to be incredibly disappointing. Samsung recently announced the new Galaxy Round handset, which features …
Special edition Xbox One preorders back at Best Buy after first round sold out
Almost as quickly as they appeared, the initial batch of Xbox One preorders were sold out. To make matters worse, a limited “Day One Edition” …
Smartwatch market’s fate seems to rest on Apple’s iWatch
A slathering of solid reports suggests every major smartphone vendor on the planet is now working on a smartwatch. Samsung, Motorola, Sony and LG have …
iPad trade-ins skyrocket as iPad 5 announcement approaches
Electronics users want the latest and greatest but the turnaround of new tech is relentless, and Apple is a prime example of consistent one-upmanship. The …
Google exec says top-secret Google Glass successor now being developed
Google Glass won’t launch until sometime next year and when it does, it’s likely that only the most fearless geeks will dare to wear the …
BlackBerry pleads for patience in open letter to customers, partners
The future of BlackBerry is up in the air as the company continues to work with Farifax Financial and other groups that may be interested …
iPhone app lets you save Snapchat photos forever
If you don’t already, it might be time to think twice before sending any incriminating Snapchats to your friends. Business Insider stumbled upon a new …
Netflix may come to cable boxes – is Breaking Bad the catalyst?
According to a recent report, Netflix is negotiating with several American cable companies in an effort to become a feature in regular set-top boxes. Comcast …
New report claims Apple won’t unveil a Retina iPad mini next week
Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brian White has had his fair share of hits and misses over the years, and millions of Apple fans around the world …
iPhone 5s pitted against iPhone 5 in stunning camera showdown
It might be more than a year old now, but Apple’s iPhone 5 still has one of the most impressive cameras that has ever been …
Google Nexus smartwatch announcement rumored for October 31st
The Galaxy Gear may have fallen well short of expectations of both Samsung and consumers, but wearable technology is still in its infancy. Google might …
New report raises questions about Apple’s iPhone 5c strategy
The reaction to the iPhone 5c was one of confusion. Rather than capitalizing on the potential for a budget iPhone, Apple released a marginally more …
Video: Nexus 5 bares all in early hands-on walkthrough
Google will reportedly launch its new Nexus 5 smartphone on Tuesday without an accompanying press conference, and at this point we can see why. We …
iPad 6 with better-than-Retina display reportedly launching in 2014
Apple hasn’t even gotten the chance to unveil its fifth-generation iPad at next week’s press conference yet and we already have “iPad 6” rumors beginning …
Sonos PLAY:1 becomes a less expensive Trojan Horse for just $199
The barrier to entry in the world of Sonos has normally been reasonably high. The company’s products sell in the $400 plus range, with the …
Microsoft prepares for phablets with latest Windows Phone update
On Monday, Microsoft announced the third major update for Windows Phone 8, which will enable higher resolutions and a larger Start screen in order to …
