My iPhone looks so much better than yours. Sure the hardware is the same and so is the software, for the most part. But instead of using a photo of a cat or even Apple’s stock images, I put a little time and effort into the wallpapers I use on my handset. As a result, my phone looks far more sleek than most, and I’m reminded of that every time BGR publishes a post with a photo of my iPhone at the top because so many people email me asking for my wallpaper.

So beginning earlier this month, I began posting every once in a while when I come across a solid new set of wallpapers in an effort to help readers keep their phones looking as sharp as possible.

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Remember when LinkedIn was hacked a few years ago and the company confirmed that login credentials and other data belonging to 6.5 million accounts were stolen? Well, it turns out that figure might have been a little low. OK it was very, very low — it looks like hackers managed to steal data from not 6.5 million, and not even 65 million, but just over 165 million accounts.

In other words, it’s time to change your LinkedIn password immediately.

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The company behind some of the most impressive movie experiences in recent memory wants to bring VR to the mainstream. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, IMAX is going to open multiple VR experiences in movie theaters and malls all around the world beginning later this year.

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We’re finishing off this week on a high note — seriously, how could any batch of daily Amazon deals that includes a glowing toilet bowl not be considered a high note? Also included on Friday’s list of Amazon’s best daily deals is a 64GB microSDXC card for $18, four different top-rated sound bars, a discounted dash cam that could save you thousands by proving you’re not at fault in the event of an accident, a Star Wars lightsaber, and plenty more.

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Samsung’s new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge clearly took inspiration from Apple’s iPhone lineup in a few key areas, but the phones for the most part have their own design identity. In particular, the Galaxy S7 edge stands alone as the sleekest and most stylish smartphone the world has ever seen — iPhone included. But just when it seemed as though Samsung was going to head in its own direction and steer away from its long history of copying Apple, something like this happens.

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One of the most exciting features coming in Android N is one that doesn’t have an iPhone equivalent, and it concerns systems updates. Google adapted one of the features from Chrome OS for Android in order to offer users quick and hassle-free updates. Unfortunately, this amazing feature won’t be available on any of the existing devices out there, ever after they’re updated to Android N. So the Galaxy S7, the HTC 10, LG G5, or any other hot flagship handset will not get this awesome new feature. In fact, not even Nexus 5X or Nexus 6P owners will be able to enjoy it.

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Will Smith might not be reprising his role in the upcoming sequel to the late-1990s blockbuster Independence Day, but three new teaser videos released this week will get fans even more excited for what’s shaping up to be one of the must-see movies of the summer. The original managed to pull in nearly $900 million at the box office, and that was all the way back in 1996. Independence Day: Resurgence clearly has some big shoes to fill but if these new videos are any indication, theater goers are in for a wild ride next month.

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Even if you have a 128GB iPhone, odds are still good that at some point you’re going to run out of storage. Cloud sync services are one way to cut down on the amount of storage you’re using up on your phone, but these services take a painfully long time to sync all of your giant files. Speed up the process and save your bandwidth and battery life as well with the SanDisk iXpand 64GB USB 2.0 Mobile Flash Drive with Lightning connector, which is currently on sale for just $70 shipped.

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If you’re old enough to remember MacGyver, the 80’s TV show that featured a bright know-it-all dude who knew how to make the most of any dire situation and figure out a way to get out of it, then you’re probably excited to hear a new MacGyver series is in the works. If you haven’t seen any MacGyver episode yet, a first trailer for the new MacGyver show will tell you everything you need to know about the character.

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We often talk about the performance of mobile devices, insisting on real life tests that show how the hottest smartphones in town perform during regular usage. These are, after all, our main computers. And we want them to be fast, reliable, and efficient. The iPhone is still the performance benchmark to beat, with Galaxy flagships fighting for second place. The upcoming generation of smartphones from Apple and Samsung promise to be faster and more efficient than ever. And, ironically, it’s Samsung that’s going to help do that.

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