Apple might not need a ChatGPT chatbot for iPhone AI to beat rivals
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has been using generative AI products for quite a while now, with a big focus on ChatGPT. But my …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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Forget AI, iOS 18 finally has a home screen feature people have been begging for
The main attraction of iOS 18 will be the AI features that Apple is building into the operating system. However, iOS 18 will not be …
The iOS 18 feature everyone will use: Generative AI emojis
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Marvel might split Avengers: Secret Wars into two movies
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I ran my slowest marathon ever because I didn’t listen to ChatGPT
I told you recently that I ran my first marathon using AirPods 2 and Apple Watch SE and that I trained for it with the …
Maybe Google Search AI is right, and I should put glue on my pizza
If you woke up this morning to all sorts of reports talking about putting glue on pizza so the cheese sticks better, it’s because that’s …
Apple finally explained the controversial iPhone bug that made deleted photos reappear
Some iPhone owners discovered a very weird and disturbing bug a few days ago. Somehow, old, long-deleted iPhone photos that should have been permanently purged …
20-inch foldable MacBook may be the size of a 13-inch model, and I need it in my life
When it rains, it pours when it comes to rumors about the foldable M5 MacBook device that Apple is working on. A report on Thursday …
Ditching Google Search paid off in the most unexpected way
When I first thought about removing Google Search from my computing experience years ago, it seemed like a nightmare scenario. How would I be certain …
This might be our first look at the Nothing Phone 3
Nothing is widely expected to launch the Nothing Phone 3 in the coming months. Unlike the Nothing Phone 2a, which hit stores earlier this year, …
This is the phone that might pave the way to a foldable iPhone
For years, rumors have said that Apple is working on a foldable iPhone as well as larger devices with foldable displays. The iPhone maker isn’t …
Goodbye, humans: I’ll talk to ChatGPT more than people pretty soon
Texting is probably my top means of communication during daytime hours. I talk to family, friends, and coworkers mainly by text. It’s not just iMessage …
Truecaller’s AI can clone your voice and answer calls for you
If you’ve been using Truecaller on your smartphone to filter out spam calls, you’ll be happy to hear of a handy new feature coming to …
Galaxy Ring price leak is sure to ruffle some feathers
Samsung announced the Galaxy Ring wearable in January and then gave us a better look at it a month later. Four months later, we don’t …
3 exciting Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumors that foldable fans will love
With May almost over, we’re getting very close to Samsung foldable season. Rumors say the Korean tech company will unveil at least three new Galaxy …
How to get the ChatGPT desktop app working on your Mac right now
One of the surprises from OpenAI’s ChatGPT GPT-4o event last week was a brand-new desktop app for Mac. It includes complete access, with support for …
The ChatGPT fiasco with Scarlett Johansson is turning out to be great marketing for OpenAI
I follow everything about artificial intelligence because it’s my job. But I’d check out AI news even if that weren’t the case. And we have …
Windows 11 Recall is the AI feature I’ve always wanted, and it’s absolutely terrifying
We already knew artificial intelligence was going to be the main topic of Microsoft’s Build 2024 event. The plethora of AI PC announcements that preceded …
This might be how Marvel brings Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield back in Spider-Man 4
With all the talk about the Spider-Man 4 release date and the drama concerning it, I have to say I’m thrilled to see an insider …
The ultra-thin iPhone 17 Slim may turn out to be a bigger deal than we all think
Apple will launch the iPhone 16 in a few months, so you shouldn’t be surprised to see iPhone 17 rumors popping up already. Apple is, …
Sonos Ace headphones are official: $450 for ANC, spatial audio, and 30-hour battery life
Move over, AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra, and Sony WH-1000XM5! The Sonos Ace is finally here. Sonos announced its first-ever wireless headphones on Tuesday, and …
Microsoft’s claims comparing Surface Pro 11 and M3 MacBook Air performance are deceiving
I’m a longtime iPhone and Mac user who hoped a month ago that rumors about Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Pro 11 outperforming the M3 MacBooks were …
Spider-Man 4 release date might be set for 2025, and I hope Sony doesn’t ruin it
We’ve been talking about Spider-Man 4 a lot lately, as rumors have indicated Sony and Marvel might soon start shooting the sequel they confirmed while …
What if Apple slashed iPhone 15 prices globally instead of just in China?
Smartphone vendors have struggled in recent years, with one notable exception: Apple. While others saw sales and profits dive amid economic uncertainty, Apple did something …
M2 iPad Air actually isn’t the second-best iPad you can get
I’ve been in the market for an iPad for months and decided to wait for the M4 iPad Pro to come out before I get …
iPhone 16 Pro colors just leaked, and there’s nothing ‘pro’ about them
Each year, iPhone rumor season reveals new color choices long before Apple is ready to unveil its next-gen smartphones. The same goes for the iPhone …
Apple is reportedly getting ready to announce ChatGPT integration in iOS 18
Apple and OpenAI have yet to announce a deal to build the ChatGPT chatbot into the iPhone via the iOS 18 update this fall. And …
Apple is making a mistake by holding the iPad Pro back
It’s deja vu all over again: A new powerful iPad Pro launches, prompting speculation and what-if scenarios about the tablet replacing the Mac, and Apple …
You can trick ChatGPT into breaking its own rules, but it’s not easy
From the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT, the chatbot had guardrails to prevent abuse. The chatbot might know where to download the latest movies and TV …
