Apple’s iPhone sideloading DMA compliance is already under investigation in Europe
The European Commission (EC) announced on Monday that it will investigate several gatekeepers over the way they’ve chosen to comply with the Digital Markets Act …
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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The exciting new Rabbit r1 AI gadget starts shipping next week
Rabbit is a startup that stunned the world in early January with its surprising AI hardware announcement. The Rabbit r1 is a device similar to …
Here’s why the iPhone 16 Pro’s new A18 Pro chip is so exciting for AI
I recently told you how good mid-range phones will be this year, like the unreleased Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4. Smartphone tech has evolved …
iOS 18 has the major home screen design overhaul that we’ve been waiting for
Apple is a few months away from unveiling iOS 18, a software update it reportedly thinks it’s the biggest in the history of the iPhone. …
The Pixel 8a is the phone Apple’s iPhone SE 4 needs to beat
With less than two months to go until Google I/O 2024, the Pixel 8a doesn’t have any more secrets after the big specs leak this …
Iron Man’s return might be inevitable if this multiverse mechanic is real
A notable Marvel leaker provided a big Deadpool & Wolverine plot spoiler a few days ago, describing a clever way for Marvel to bring back …
Gemini or ChatGPT might be built into the iPhone with iOS 18
Reports earlier this week claimed that Apple has been talking to OpenAI and Google about integrating ChatGPT or Gemini into the iPhone’s iOS 18 software. …
Samsung’s cheap Galaxy A55 has a feature the Galaxy S24 will never get
Samsung just launched two mid-range devices that not only look better than any of their predecessors, but they’re also much better phones. Of course, 2024 …
Will the Apple Watch ever work with Android?
The Apple Watch needs an iPhone to work; that’s how it has always been. You can’t use it with an Android device, and that’s apparently …
Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all of its plans
Passkeys are the future of passwords. At least, they’re the best alternative we have right now to eventually replace logins that can be hacked. Passkeys …
Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 might launch at the same time as the iPhone 16
I probably made it clear by now that I’m very excited about the prospect of seeing Samsung launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 this …
ChatGPT GPT-5 might launch this summer with these big improvements
ChatGPT’s next big upgrade might be just around the corner. That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said during a recent podcast when pressed about the …
Epic Games Store for iPhone: Fortnite is the only reason to get it, not cheaper apps
Third-party app stores are coming to the iPhone in Europe courtesy of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which forces Apple to open iOS to competitors. …
It looks like Apple’s OLED iPad Pro launch isn’t happening on March 26
The “When will Apple launch the OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air?” saga continues with a new development. After a leaker from China hinted that …
This free site is like Mad Libs for ChatGPT, and it helps make AI so much better
One of the best things about ChatGPT, or your generative AI chatbot of choice, is that it gets better the more you learn about how …
PS5 Pro specs leak online, and now Sony is investigating
The Nintendo Switch 2 might be the most anticipated new game console, but it isn’t the only console in the works. We’ve seen many reports …
If you already have a Pixel 8, this Pixel 8a specs leak will make you so angry
The Pixel 8a release is practically guaranteed by now, despite worries a few months ago that Google might not launch a new mid-ranger this year. …
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 …
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 …
