Google Now is a tremendously useful tool and it seems like every day we’re learning new tricks we can use with it. We learned about this latest one via a Reddit thread at /r/Android and it involves using the Google Chrome desktop browser to send commands directly to Google Now on your phone.
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Google is expected to launch two Nexus handsets this year, a new LG Nexus 5 and a Huawei phablet. After the former appeared in a series of leaked images that suggested the phone would have a 3D camera setup on the back, a designer used those images to conceive a stunning video that shows us what the handset might look like.
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Motorola might have just announced its third-generation flagships, but the second-gen Moto X is still a solid device with a clean Android build and unique software features. Even better, you can get it for a deep discount, as the BGR deal hunters found it for 40% off on Amazon. There are several color options to choose from, and each one will cost you just $299.99. If you have been waiting to jump on the Android bandwagon or are looking to upgrade your device, now might just be the time!
Motorola Moto X (2nd generation) Unlocked Cellphone, 16GB, $299.99 with free Prime shipping
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Companies that are as secretive as Apple always create intrigue when they make big behind-the-scenes moves, and this latest one is very big indeed. Silicon Valley Business Journal is reporting that Apple has purchased a gigantic 43-acre development site in North San Jose for unknown reasons. The deal for the development site closed last week and Apple paid a total of $138 million for the property, according to public documents reviewed by the Business Journal.
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It’s almost tragic how Microsoft, with a multi-year head start in the mobile phone market, was completely blindsided by the iPhone. Indeed, it’s somewhat easy to forget that Microsoft, going as far back as 2000, was already putting incarnations of Windows Mobile on PDAs and smartphones.
Even more mind-boggling is that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, even after Apple showed the world where the smartphone market was headed, naively laughed off the notion that the iPhone might pose a strategic threat.
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It’s that time of the week again, and BGR is bringing you a roundup of the best new Netflix movies and shows for your streaming pleasure. A lot of your time is wasted by looking around Netflix for something you haven’t seen yet, so this update will save you some precious ticks on the clock.
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When you want to browse the Internet securely, keep your activity private, and hide your personal info, browsing with a VPN service is a must. But not all VPNs are created equal…which is why a lifetime subscription to TigerVPN Lite usually goes for $790. Don’t worry—we’ve got it at the BGR Store for a huge savings of 96%. Get it today for just $29.
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It’s August, which means we’re finally just one month away from the premiere of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS. Although not a single episode of the show has aired yet, Colbert has been keeping us all entertained through a series of videos on the show’s official YouTube channel, and over the weekend, Colbert shared the first three promos for the show.
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Modern Android phones from Samsung, HTC and other major companies ship with Quick Charge 2.0 technology from Qualcomm, but it’s only useful if you have a compatible charger. This charger from iClever makes for a great second (or even third) charger and it’s only $8.50 for a limited time — plus it ships with a three-foot microUSB cable.
iClever Quick-Charge 2.0 18W USB Wall Charger, $8.50 with free Prime shipping
Use coupon code KEQWE7OR
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In a bombshell of a report, BusinessInsider is claiming that Apple is actively exploring becoming a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) both in the United States and across Europe. Much more than a theoretical plan, the report adds that Apple has already begun trialing such a service in the U.S.
What this means for end users is that Apple would effectively become a network carrier. In such a scenario, Apple would lease space from entrenched carriers and then sell it to consumers directly. So rather than paying a monthly bill to the likes of Sprint, Verizon and others, consumers would instead fork over money to Apple for an assortment of data, text, and call services.
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