Gemini AI on iPhone makes more sense the more I think about it
A report earlier this week said Apple is talking to Google about using Gemini generative AI models on the iPhone. Google isn’t the only company …
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.
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iPad Air 6 leak says suppliers are shipping the tablet in two sizes ahead of launch
The upcoming OLED iPad Pro might be the most captivating tablet of Apple’s 2024 models, but it won’t be the tablet most people will buy. …
Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6’s price leak sounds crazy good
One of the things I’ve learned after years of covering Samsung’s Galaxy flagships is that the price of each exciting new phone leaks well ahead …
When is GPT-5 coming out? Sam Altman isn’t ready to say
Anthropic just unveiled Claude 3.0 and Google launched its Gemini 1.5 upgrade, though only the former is available to fans of generative AI tools. Meanwhile, …
Sideloaded iPhone malware is back on the table, and you can blame the European Commission
After Apple announced the various changes it’s ready to make to the iPhone so it can comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), …
One of the iPhone 17’s best new display features is already on the Galaxy S24 Ultra
If this iPhone 17 rumor is correct, Apple’s iPhone 16 won’t have a display innovation that would match one of the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s best …
Google is about to release the Pixel 8a – here’s how we know
Almost all Pixel leaks out there come true. Google can’t keep any secrets about its devices or doesn’t want them to stay secret. I say …
Deadpool & Wolverine spoiler might tease Iron Man’s return
One of the best things about Deadpool & Wolverine is that we don’t know everything about it. Deadpool 3 is the first Multiverse Saga movie …
Porsche Design Honor Magic 6 RSR has an OLED display only the next iPad Pro could match
Honor unveiled the Magic 6 Pro at MWC 2024 a few weeks ago, while teasing that it wasn’t done pushing out flagship phones. The Chinese …
Why I want Circle to Search on iPhone more than Gemini AI
A report on Monday said that Apple might partner with Google for the iPhone’s cloud-based AI features. But it’s not just Gemini that Apple reportedly …
Some iPhone AI features might be powered by Google Gemini or ChatGPT
There’s no question the iPhone is getting generative AI features this year. Apple can’t afford to wait too long to jump on the bandwagon. Not …
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 is here to make smartphones much more confusing
Qualcomm announced late on Sunday an unexpected chip addition to its family of Snapdragon devices. The chip will confuse some buyers looking for flagship smartphones …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be even cheaper than we expected
Right after MWC 2024 ended, a Galaxy Z Fold 6 rumor emerged that Samsung might be developing an Ultra version of the handset. The report …
Disney reportedly canceled 3 big MCU franchises, but one should’ve kept going
The MCU might see big changes when it comes to MCU movie sequels, if one insider is correct. Disney is reportedly canceling three MCU franchises, …
How to get a free month of Copilot Pro AI, and why you should
If you want to see what the best premium generative AI models can do compared to the free ones, now’s your chance. Microsoft made no …
Walmart is now selling Apple’s M1 MacBook Air for just $699
Apple unveiled the M3 MacBook Air models almost two weeks ago, bringing the power of the M3 chip to its best-sold line of laptops. The …
Pixel 8a and Pixel Fold 2 might be unveiled on May 14th – here’s how I know
We’ll have to wait until October to see the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro in stores. That’s when Google launches its flagships every year. …
The craziest cameo in Deadpool & Wolverine just leaked
I just can’t wait to watch Deadpool & Wolverine this year because, at long last, Deadpool is coming to the MCU to play with all …
With a ban looming, TikTok CEO calls on users to protect their rights
The US is closer than ever to a TikTok ban after the House passed a bill that forces ByteDance to either sell the social network …
Google Maps can show social media posts from your favorite places – here’s how
Google Maps can do more than just help you reach your next destination. It can help you discover nearby attractions and more details about your …
Galaxy Z Flip 6 specs leak teases a bigger upgrade than expected
Rumors say Samsung wants to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 even sooner than expected this year. An Unpacked press …
Vision Pro’s next launch markets might have leaked, and I’m excited
The US continues to be the only market where Apple is selling the Vision Pro, but the spatial computer might hit more countries in the …
Vision Pro’s VLC app will have a home on my spatial computer if it gets released
VLC is one of the apps I install on my computers as soon as I boot them up for the first time. VLC is an …
OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video AI model will be available later this year
After Dall-E and ChatGPT, OpenAI stunned the world once again with its new Sora AI about a month ago. Sora is a text-to-video generative AI …
Galaxy A55 isn’t coming to the US, which is a pretty big shock
Earlier this week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35 mid-range phones. The handsets are almost identical when it comes to design. The Galaxy …
Study says iPhone SE 4 will lose value quickly, but people are getting it all wrong
Apple is reportedly getting ready to launch the iPhone SE 4, and I’ve been a big fan of the project ever since word got out …
OLED iPad Pro: Size matters, but it’s not what you think
I said a few weeks ago I wouldn’t buy an OLED iPad Pro and the rumored sky-high price wouldn’t be the main reason, though it …
New rumors suggest Kevin Feige might have saved Spider-Man 4
Several recent reports from Marvel insiders gave us reasons to worry about the Spider-Man 4 story. The highly anticipated sequel, which should open the next …
Copilot Pro now lets you make custom GPTs, just like ChatGPT
One advantage of ChatGPT over the competition is that it lets you create custom GPTs for just about anything. OpenAI has big plans for custom …
TikTok Photos might be the Instagram alternative nobody asked for
TikTok is one of the most popular and controversial social networks out there. The video app forced Instagram and YouTube to copy this new form …
