New video gives us a tantalizing peek at Android L’s beautiful Material Design
Can’t wait to get a look at how Google’s new Android L and its Material Design UI will look on your phone? Then you should …
Apps & Software
8 awesome paid iPhone apps you can download for free right now (save $32!)
Another week has passed us by, but not before BGR sneaks in one last round of nifty paid iPhone and iPad apps that are on …
This iOS 8 app found a great new way to use the iPhone’s fingerprint scanner
Like Siri, Apple’s Touch ID fingerprint scanner started out as a somewhat basic solution, but it was easy to see that it would end up …
Google launches a better, faster Hangouts app for your desktop
Your experience with Google Hangouts on your desktop is about to improve. On Thursday, Google introduced a new Hangouts Chrome App for Chrome OS and Windows …
iOS 8 trick: Here’s how to use ‘Hey Siri’ even when your iPhone isn’t charging
One of the new Siri-related features Apple introduced in iOS 8 is the “Hey Siri” hotword that gives a device always-on listening abilities when it’s …
This great iOS 8 tip will make your iPhone read text to you
We’ve covered dozens upon dozens of great iOS 8 tips over the past month or so in an effort to ensure that users get the …
Which voice assistant is best for answering questions? If you guessed Siri, you’re wrong
Depending on the type of smartphone or tablet you own, the chances are you’ll stick to one voice assistant app for answering your questions. If you …
Apple Pay’s secret setup screen found hidden in latest iOS 8.1 beta
There are plenty of great announced iOS 8 features that Apple didn’t actually release with the first iteration of the platform, but we’re pretty sure …
10 iOS 8 features you might want to disable
Since iOS 8 was released to the public last month, we have seen dozens of guides that show off tips and tricks to help users take …
7 awesome paid iPhone and iPad apps that are free for a limited time (save $56!)
Thursday is a new day and with it, new paid iPhone and iPad apps have been made available for free for a limited time. Solid …
The simplest explanation of why iOS 8 adoption has almost stopped
Unofficial statistics and Apple’s own iOS adoption stats have revealed that iOS 8 isn’t as “popular” as its predecessors when it comes to fast updates …
The best Google Maps trick yet involves a Street View camel
Used by millions of people around the world, Google Maps is certainly one of Google’s best products, and the company keeps figuring out ways to …
Google updates the Chromecast iOS app with a bunch of great new features
Google on Wednesday updated its popular Chromecast app for iPhone and iPad users, adding plenty of new features for users to play around with. It previously announced …
What hardcore Windows users want most from Windows 10
Windows 10 is already looking like a huge improvement over Windows 8 but that doesn’t mean hardcore Windows users are completely satisfied. Paul Thurrott has …
Google is testing out a sweet way for you to preview Android apps before buying them
As first reported by The Information, Google is testing a new try-before-you-download feature for apps that will let your try an app and not waste …
iOS 8.1 will finally bring some of the iOS 8 features you’ve been waiting for
Apple already released the second beta version of iOS 8.1, its first major update for iOS 8 that’s expected to bring various important features advertised …
Here’s one more reason for Nexus 5 owners to be excited about Android L
Google will release the final Android L build in a few weeks, likely alongside new Nexus hardware, and current Nexus 5 owners now have one …
Killer Google Now feature ensures you’ll never miss paying a bill again
As we get older, you tend to have more and more bills that can sometimes go unpaid. It’s not because you don’t have the money, it’s because …
Facebook is going farther to protect your privacy than anyone expected
With all the personal information that’s on Facebook, sometimes a user just wants to be anonymous when going online. With this in mind, Facebook is planning …
Here are the complete release notes and change log for iOS 8.1 beta 2
Apple released iOS 8.1 beta 2 to developers on Tuesday and the company described the release as simply containing “bug fixes and improvements.” Taking a …
Apple is patching the one iOS flaw you’ll actually want to keep
A bug in iOS 7 discovered in early 2014 allowed users to play classic Nintendo and Game Boy Advance games after installing an emulator from …
iOS 8.1 beta 2 released to developers
Apple has just released its second beta of iOS 8.1 to developers. It is an over-the-air release that will be compatible with 32 different device …
One of the coolest iPhone apps released this week comes from a most unexpected source
Ray Ozzie, Microsoft’s form Chief Technical Officer and Chief Software Architect, has unveiled a new iPhone app named Talko, a voice calling app that he has been working on …
It looks like Apple’s recent blunders may be scaring people away from iOS 8
Released on September 17th, iOS 8 was quickly installed on many compatible devices, even though users had to battle with unexpected storage problems for iOS upgrades …
Video: One of the coolest iOS panoramic camera apps brilliantly adapts itself to the iPhone 6
When it comes to taking photos, the iPhone 6 sets the standard on how great a smartphone camera can be. And for those of you who …
You need to see how hideous the original iPhone looked running the decoy version of iOS
It goes without saying that the original iPhone blew away the tech world when it was first unveiled in 2007. However, the development of the …
This is how Apple plans to beat Spotify
Apple has a new plan for its most recent music business initiative, hoping to undercut Spotify and other rivals by making its own Beats Music …
The best must-know tricks for Safari in iOS 8
Many of us use Safari for a browser. But there are loads of little tips and tricks that you may not know about. You’ve probably accidentally …
Windows 10 preview lets Microsoft collect private data in frightening ways
Microsoft’s Insider Program that offers access to the first Windows 10 preview version is already available to interested users, but they should know the company’s …
7 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free for a limited time
We have shared well over $100 worth of paid iPhone and iPad apps this week that were made available for free for a limited time, but …
