OnePlus 2 offers cutting-edge hardware for under $390… and Android fanboys are still whining about it
I shouldn’t be surprised that people on the Internet will always find something to complain about, but this morning Android fanboys actually did shock me with their gripes about the just-announced OnePlus 2. And yes, I know I’m now complaining about complainers, which is probably even lamer, but hear me out.
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Confirmed: Galaxy Note 5 Unpacked event set for August 13th
Rumors about the Galaxy Note 5 launching early were right after all. The phone is going to be unveiled during Samsung’s second major Unpacked event of the year and the company sent out invites to the media on Tuesday for a New York-based August 13th keynote.
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OnePlus 2 official: The ultimate flagship smartphone killer is finally here
The second-generation OnePlus handset is finally here. After numerous revelations about the OnePlus 2, as well as unofficial leaks, the company took the wraps off its new flagship smartphone killer on Tuesday. Just like its predecessor, the OnePlus 2 will be a tough competitor for top Android handsets and the iPhone, especially considering its high-end specs and affordable price.
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Top 20 Bolt-On Parts Under $1,000: Fox Body Mustang Buyer’s Guide
Our list of picks for the top 20 bolt-on parts under $1,000 for the 1979-1993 Mustang.
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Leak: Moto G specs and pricing revealed ahead of tomorrow’s event
Ahead of Motorola’s planned special event this Tuesday, a Brazilian retailer accidentally uploaded unboxing photos of the third-gen Moto G. As a result, we basically know most everything there is to know about the third generation of the budget-friendly Moto G.
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How to watch live as OnePlus unveils the phone of hardcore Android fans’ dreams
If you’ve never heard of the OnePlus One, don’t feel bad — we’re not here to judge. This oddly named smartphone isn’t a handset you’ll find at your wireless carrier’s local store, and its upcoming successor likely won’t be stocked there either. OnePlus’ One was one of the most surprising and exciting smartphones of the year in 2014 though, bringing impressive specs, an affordable price and great hackability to Android fans around the world. Or at least, it brought all that to Android fans around the world who managed to secure an invitation to purchase the phone.
Now, OnePlus is back with the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the One, and it’s shaping up to once again be among the hottest Android smartphone launches of the year.
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Every new movie and TV show you can stream on Netflix this week (July 26 – August 1)
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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Shoveling more dirt onto Google+’s grave
A little more than four years ago, Google unveiled Google+, an awkwardly named social network that Google hoped would become a serious rival to Facebook. It goes without saying that didn’t happen even though Google annoyingly tried to push the platform onto anyone who used any of its services. Google has spent the last several months chopping up Google+’s most useful pieces and making them separate services as it moves away from making Google+ the central hub for all Google-related activity. And on Monday, the company announced its most drastic step for breaking up Google+ year.
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Beijing cops shut down huge $19 million counterfeit iPhone factory
Have you ever seen an iPhone on sale with a price that’s too good to be true? It turns out counterfeiting the iPhone is a profitable pastime in many parts of the world. But at least one massive counterfeit iPhone operation in China was recently shut down, as police raided a factory that produced more than 41,000 fake iPhones worth as much as $19 million.
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10 simple ways to beat this week’s miserable heat
It’s incredibly hot out there, so you’re probably wondering how to beat the heat other than staying huddled around an air conditioner and gorging on ice cream. It turns there are plenty of ways to beat the heat that don’t involve remaining docile for months on end.
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