ChatGPT is coming to iOS 18, but OpenAI missed a big opportunity at WWDC
I’m a longtime iPhone user, a fan of gen AI products, and a ChatGPT Plus subscriber. All of that tells you that I loved seeing …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
Why the iPhone 15 won’t support Apple AI in iOS 18, and why that’s OK
The wait is over. iOS 18 is official, and you can install the first beta on your iPhone right now. The new operating system brings …
Doctors painted cancer cells in a glowing dye so they could remove the tumors
Surgery is one of the available options for treating various types of cancer. The earlier the diagnosis and procedure, the better the success rates, assuming …
6 new iMessage features in iOS 18 that make RCS support an afterthought
I thought Apple would announce RCS support coming to the Messages app during the iOS 18 segment of the WWDC 2024 keynote, and I was …
9 reasons to install iOS 18 beta on your iPhone – and AI isn’t one of them
I was wrong to think iOS 18 beta wouldn’t be worth installing on my iPhone 14 Pro because the hardware doesn’t support Apple’s AI features. …
iOS 18 AI delivers the worst fragmentation in iPhone history
Most of the iPhone rumors preceding WWDC 2024 became true. Apple unleashed Apple Intelligence on Monday, its original take on AI, complete with a smarter …
Apple Intelligence: iPhone, iPad, and Mac get Apple AI
It finally happened: Apple announced the artificial intelligence product to power its devices. As rumored, Apple’s AI is called Apple Intelligence. It’s a personal intelligence …
Apple kicks off WWDC 2024 with Vision Pro: Here’s the visionOS 2 update
WWDC is easily one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, and the 2024 edition will probably be forever remembered as the year …
There’s a problem with iPhone AI that might hurt Apple more than it’s willing to admit
The iPhone is the only product in Apple’s lineup where Apple goes out of its way to avoid mentioning the amount of RAM. Apple has …
iOS 18 beta will bring Apple AI to the iPhone, but I might not install it
I’ve been running iOS betas on my iPhone ever since Apple started the program, with one exception. iOS 17 wasn’t exciting enough to warrant installing …
3 futuristic products that’ll be powered by ‘Apple Intelligence’ AI
We’ve talked for months about how Apple will put its own spin on AI features for the iPhone via iOS 18. More recently, we learned …
iOS 18 might finally let you lock iPhone apps with Face ID
I said back in December that I wanted Apple to copy WhatsApp’s Face ID security for iMessage. That’s just one of the default iPhone apps …
Study shows gaming isn’t bad for your mental health, but it’s not good either
The video game industry is booming, and that will probably never change. Games are a great form of entertainment. They’re fun and challenging, exposing players …
I’m ready to pay for premium AI features, but iPhone AI should always be free
I’m a longtime iPhone user who is dying to test all the artificial intelligence features Apple has built into iOS 18. I’m also excited about …
Samsung already leaked the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 designs
Rumors suggest Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 in about a month. It’d be right in time for the Summer …
6 spectacular AI fumbles that may help make Apple’s iPhone AI a market leader
Apple is playing catch-up when it comes to AI. ChatGPT arrived in late 2022 and became an overnight sensation. Since then, every major tech company …
Researchers made batteries powered by tears for smart contact lenses
One of the coolest things we’ve seen in movies like the Mission: Impossible series is smart contact lenses that display all sorts of cool information …
Google Search now shows fewer AI Overviews, but the problems aren’t fixed
Google told the world about a month ago that it wanted to do the googling for users, even though nobody asked. Then, it forced AI …
Big Google Maps location privacy update will change how I use the app
I’m a longtime iPhone user, and I rely on Google Maps for most of my navigation needs. Yes, Apple Maps has gotten much better over …
PSA: Google RCS messages might save your life
Google and RapidSOS announced a partnership on Thursday that might save your life someday. Hopefully, you’ll never need to use it, but support for RCS …
Is this what the iPhone of AI will look like?
Reports last fall said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman might be working on the “iPhone of AI”, and it was not surprising. After all, ChatGPT needs …
Is the Humane Ai Pin about to be hit with a recall?
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the Humane AI Pin has no bright future. Last year, the AI-first wearable device seemed like the start of a …
Scientists prove astrology is nonsense, but they’re such Capricorns
Some people are told from an early age that their birth date is incredibly important. The position of the stars around that date will influence …
Forget AI, Google Maps is now full of crap
We’ve all been there: you’re out and about and suddenly need a public restroom. Google Maps can be a good resource for finding one nearby. …
Apple Watch finally lets you monitor blood sugar, but you’ll need a Dexcom G7
The feature I want most for the Apple Watch is real-time blood sugar monitoring. It’s something Apple and other tech companies are rumored to be …
Whistleblowers might be the best way to keep us safe from AI like ChatGPT
As much as I love using ChatGPT, a few troubling developments from the company recently have made me question my trust in OpenAI. Ilya Sutskever’s …
Robert Downey Jr. once again hints at Iron Man’s return to the MCU
You don’t have to read comic books to know superhero deaths are rarely final. All you need is a love for the MCU to know …
New bowel tumor drug helped cure cancer in 100% of cases
GSK announced a major breakthrough concerning cancer therapy. A drug called Jemperli (dostarlimab) showed impressive results in a phase 2 trial at the Memorial Sloan …
Here’s why a top Samsung insider is already drooling over the iPhone 16 Pro Max
It’s the summer of 2024. Almost seven years have passed since the iPhone X introduced the first smartphone with uniformly thin bezels (except for the …
ChatGPT voice just got a big privacy upgrade for background conversations
ChatGPT went down early on Tuesday morning, but the outage seems to be fixed, as OpenAI has figured out what caused the new ChatGPT service …
