Protect your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus with this $13 ballistic glass screen protector from Amazon
We’ve told you this 100 times before here on BGR, but it bears repeating: You absolutely must protect your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. The aluminum on Apple’s latest iPhones is ridiculously slippery, and you will drop your phone at some point. It’s not a matter of if, but when. If you’re not a fan of bulky iPhone cases, check out this ballistic glass screen protector for the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus. Both models cost just $12.71, and they have ratings of four-plus stars with 7,500 and 10,800 customer reviews, respectively.
Tech Armor Apple iPhone 6 Ballistic Glass Screen Protector, $12.71 with free Prime shipping
Tech Armor Apple iPhone 6 Plus Ballistic Glass Screen Protector, $12.71 with free Prime shipping
The white versions of each screen protector are linked above, but they’re also both available in black.
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Here comes the iPhone 6s: Phone will ‘likely’ be unveiled on September 9th
Get excited, Apple fans: You’ve got just over a month to go before the iPhone 6s is officially unveiled. Buzzfeed’s John Paczkowski is reporting that Apple will “likely” unveil its newest iPhone on September 9th. While that date isn’t set in stone yet, Paczkowski’s sources do say that Apple is planning to hold an event on the week of September 7th, so that launch date is at least in the ballpark.
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Why is Google really making two Nexus phones this year?
Most reports detailing Google’s Nexus plans for 2015 mention two distinct devices, a 5.2-inch LG Nexus 5 and a 5.7-inch Huawei Nexus phablet. It’s not clear yet why Google decided to make two Nexus handsets this year, but we’ve found one possible explanation that you may not have considered before.
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Do this now: Use this app to see if your Android phone is vulnerable to the ‘Stagefright’ bug
Stagefright is the name of a massive vulnerability that affects more than 950 million Android devices. So far, Google, Samsung and LG have all confirmed they will roll out monthly security patches. Google has already taken steps to remove the flaw from Nexus devices, but that’s hardly relevant for anyone not owning a device that runs a pure version of Android. However, while you’re waiting for your fix to roll out, you can use a simple app that tells you if you’re affected by Stagefright.
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T-Mobile wins again: Verizon offers ‘Un-carrier’-like simpler data plans
Any telecom executive who says T-Mobile hasn’t had a huge influence on the wireless industry is either lying or delusional. If you still need more proof, look no further than the new data plans Verizon unveiled on Friday that bear a resemblance to the Simple Choice plans T-Mobile debuted a couple of years ago.
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Killer Amazon deal: Save $1,000 on one of the world’s best 4K TVs
HBO’s old slogan “It’s not TV, it’s HBO” could easily be adopted by Samsung now with it’s own 4K TVs. Samsung might be the No. 1 smartphone maker in the world, but TVs are where this South Korean giant really shines. The picture quality on Samsung’s 4K TVs is simply breathtaking, and it’s miles better than anything else on the market. From now through August 23rd, you can get one of the best 4K TVs Samsung has ever made from Amazon at a massive $1,002 discount, which is 33% off the unit’s regular price. Crazy!
Samsung UN55JS8500 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV, $1,997.99 with free shipping
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Don’t travel without this super-powered ZeroLemon 30000mAh battery pack
These days, a battery pack is a can’t-leave-without-it item. It’s a must-have for powering up our devices during our commutes, or giving our phones a little extra charge at the end of a late night. But when it comes to traveling with a battery pack—and avoiding the endless outlet search—we look for one that offers a huge amount of power and durability. We’ve found it in the ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30000mAh battery pack…and we’re offering it to you for $59.99 at the BGR Store, a savings of 40%.
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Finally: The perfect tool for managing all the loose cables lying around your house
If you’re a gadget fan, you have a problem: Namely, you have countless cables lying around your house that you have no idea how to organize. Help is on the way, however: A new Kickstarter project called The Cable Hive is looking to raise $33,000 to give you a simple solution for storing and organizing all the spare cables that are clogging up your desks and tables.
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Google Maps for iOS just got a key feature it’s been missing for years
For many iPhone owners, Google Maps is an invaluable tool, preferable to Apple’s flawed, but steadily improving, first-party Maps app. Unfortunately, once the sun goes down, it’s usually been necessary to turn the brightness down on the phone’s display when using Google Maps, especially if you have your phone sitting in a holster in your car.
But no more.
This week, Google finally added night mode to Google Maps on iOS devices.
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How to install iOS 9 beta 5 right now without a developer account
Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 9 earlier this week, which means anyone with access to a developer account can run it on their iOS devices. However, just like with previous iOS 9 beta versions, you can install iOS 9 beta 5 even without a developer account… although we actually don’t recommend you do it.
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