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 …
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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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 …
I’m a longtime Apple Watch user, but I really want a Samsung Galaxy Ring
I’m an iPhone user who is deeply entrenched in Apple’s ecosystem. I also have a Mac, AirPods, and an Apple Watch, which all “just work” …
iOS 18 might let you set Google Maps as the iPhone’s default navigation app, with a big EU twist
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
WhatsApp chats might tell you if they’re end-to-end encrypted
Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had …
What if the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 beats the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip?
The iPhone’s A-series chip has traditionally been the fastest in the industry, often setting records in benchmark tests, at least for single-core measurements. In real-life …
M3 MacBook Air has an SSD upgrade that people don’t even realize
Apple launched its new M3 MacBook Air models last week, and the refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch laptops are now available to purchase. In addition to …
Samsung Galaxy A55 is official with a surprise: More RAM than the Galaxy S24
Samsung on Monday unveiled the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, just as expected. The two new mid-rangers are virtually identical, though the A55 variant has …
iOS 18 to bring hearing aid mode to AirPods Pro – here’s why that’s exciting
Looking at rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirPods models, I told you a few months ago that I’m most interested in health features rather than even …
Nothing Phone 2a price will beat Samsung’s Galaxy A55 if this leak is correct
The Galaxy S24 is turning heads and selling quite well, but it probably won’t be the Samsung phone you see out in the wild most …
