It looks like a Google partner might’ve just leaked Android P’s real name
If recent history is any indication, then Google will release the final Android P build at some point next month. That also obviously means the …
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Facebook is using Messenger and WhatsApp to spot sketchy accounts and fake news
As organic reach has dwindled in Facebook’s main app, posts from brands have decreased and — at least theoretically — more room has been made …
Facebook’s News Feed is about to look a lot different thanks to augmented reality ads
At an event for reporters and marketers today in New York City, Facebook announced a new option it’s testing for advertisers, a way to use augmented …
Netflix’s app is getting a cool new feature, but only on Android
Just like other streaming apps, Netflix lets you download movies and TV shows on your smartphone or tablet so that you can watch your favorite …
8 paid iPhone apps on sale for free on July 10th
Yesterday’s roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a great one, and there are still some freebies in …
Teenage app researcher gets the scoop on new Snapchat camera feature using Amazon
Word of a new Snapchat camera feature in the works — which would let users scan products and send them to Amazon listings — sent …
10 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on July 9th
We’re starting off the week with a fantastic roundup of the best paid iPhone and iPad apps that are currently available as free downloads. There’s …
Apple reminds us how the App Store changed everything ahead of its 10th anniversary
Developers from legendary Nintendo game designer Shigeru Miyamoto to the makers of games like Candy Crush and Temple Run, along with representatives of HBO, Major …
The 7 best free iPhone games of the week
We’ve officially entered the sweltering month of July, but that’s not going to stop us from recommending the best free iOS games we find on …
Newton email app will actually remind you to follow up on that email
“I’ll just read this email now and reply to it when I have more time,” I thought this morning for the 367th time this week. …
8 paid iPhone apps you can download for free on July 6th
We’ve got one last roundup for you this week that covers the best paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free for a limited …
The world’s first app that lets you control an Android device from your iPhone is now available
Earlier this year, BGR was among the first sites in the world to offer a first look at an exciting new piece of software. Built …
iOS 12 public beta 2 is available to download right now
Just two days after Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 12, the public channel is getting the same kind of love. iOS 12 …
Tinder swipes right on GIF-y looping video in profiles
Tinder has seen a string of product-related headlines in recent days, and here comes another: Today, the company has started the global rollout of Tinder …
7 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
Were you too busy stuffing your face full of grilled meat and beer yesterday to check out our roundup of great paid iPhone and iPad …
8 paid iPhone apps you can download for free right now
You’re undoubtedly busy today celebrating July 4th with copious amounts of beer and grilled meat, but you should take a break by filling your phone …
Netflix just confirmed that it is testing its most expensive plan ever
Some Netflix users in Europe noticed an unusual subscription plan option a few days ago, one that’s not available in other markets. Specifically, an “Ultra” …
Yes, your phone is spying on you and these researchers proved it
It surely says something about the dark side of technology that as time goes on, many of us are increasingly likely to believe the worst …
Google would like you to know that your Gmail is safe even though people you don’t know can read it
After a Wall Street Journal exposé that revealed some companies use humans to read some of your emails, to improve the services and apps they have …
Don’t touch that ‘Fortnite’ cheating app unless you enjoy malware
Some lessons are so simple, but they need to constantly be repeated because we all — well, we never seem to learn. Like this lesson …
Yes, Gmail allows developers to read your emails – but that shouldn’t surprise you
If you’re online these days then you probably have at least one email address at your disposal, to keep in touch with friends, and sign …
Android 9.0 inches closer to launch as Android P Beta 3 rolls out
Google on Monday afternoon dropped the third public beta of Android P, which is supposed to be a close-to-final version of Android 9.0 that will …
iOS 12 developer beta 3 is now available to download
WWDC took place just last month, but with the summer iPhone rumormill kicking into high gear, it already feels like Apple’s big iOS 12 reveal …
Netflix might be on the verge of launching its most expensive plan ever
Whenever Netflix raises the price of its subscription plans — and this happens every few years — we keep hearing about disgruntled users ready to …
Facebook calls it quits on three apps it’s shutting down over low usage
Lately, it’s seemed like a lot of the news out of the world’s largest social network is over privacy flaps and glitches that tinker with …
Shocker: New report says Facebook owns four of the five most-downloaded iOS apps ever
With the tenth anniversary of the launch of the iOS App Store just around the corner, here comes a report released today from App Annie …
Facebook apologizes for yet another privacy screw-up
Facebook has acknowledged a new bug that improperly tinkered with user settings — this time, a bug that affected more than 800,000 users and unblocked …
Instagram reportedly testing Q&A feature in Stories
Another day, another report of a new feature coming soon to the fast-changing Instagram app that in recent days alone has seen the arrival of …
The 9 best free iPhone games of the week
Taking some time off next week for the Fourth of July? Looking for something to distract you on a long plane ride or flight? This …
Google Maps is about to get Waze’s best feature
Google Maps is probably one of a few must-have apps on any phone, whether it’s Android or iPhone. That’s already a given, but Google just …
