Every phone needs this Android 15 feature that locks your screen and saves battery life
As usual, the next-gen Android beta is already available to developers. They can test some of Google’s new features for the next-gen OS release. Or …
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.
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Samsung might finally be ready to release cheaper foldable Galaxy phones
Now that the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy A55 phones are out, foldables are Samsung’s next big focus. The Korean tech company is expected to unveil …
I hate that people are obsessed with this one iPhone 16 feature
Imagine this nightmare scenario: It’s mid-September, and the iPhone 16 series just launched, but it’s sold out because Apple couldn’t secure enough OLED panels. Display …
Dune: Part Three is confirmed, but a Nuclear War might come first
I’ve now watched Dune: Part Two twice after my first rather painful 4DX experience. What I’ve come to appreciate about both movies so far is …
Google’s Find My Device network is finally working for some people
When Apple launched the AirTag several years ago, it turned its massive network of iPhones, iPads, and other connected devices into an enormous network that …
Microsoft Edge’s new RAM slider looks brilliant, and I need it on my Mac right now
I might be a longtime iPhone and Mac user, but my browser of choice on macOS is Microsoft’s Edge. It’s been my go-to browser for …
How to use ChatGPT to edit Dall-E AI images
The road to GPT-5 will be paved with other AI announcements, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said recently. Indeed, OpenAI a few days ago announced …
Dummy model leak shows off Apple’s new iPhone 16 designs
iPhone 16 design details have been leaking left and right for months to the point where I think I know what to expect from this …
A new leak has me excited about the Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung might be patting itself on the back for being the inventor of foldable phones every chance it gets, but I’ve often criticized the Z …
Sam Raimi wants to direct Avengers: Secret Wars and Marvel should want that too
I told you earlier this week that we don’t need two Spider-Man 4 movies coming out roughly the same time, not even if Sam Raimi …
Forcing Apple to make the iPhone Photos app uninstallable is so stupid
The European Commission (EC) is currently investigating several big tech companies for how they comply with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation. Unsurprisingly, …
This shocking Civil War teaser has me dying to see Alex Garland’s movie
What would happen if modern-day America descended into a civil war? That’s the premise of Alex Garland’s Civil War, which opens on April 12th. I’ve …
iOS 17.5 enables iPhone app downloads from outside the App Store – but don’t get too excited yet
When Apple announced plans to comply with the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation in Europe, we discovered that iPhone sideloading would not be what …
WhatsApp Chat Lock will get the security feature you’ve been asking for
WhatsApp is an end-to-end encrypted chat app, but those conversations can’t be protected if someone gains access to your phone or if you don’t lock …
We don’t need two Spider-Man 4s right now, even if Sam Raimi returns
It’s been 17 years since we last saw a Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man movie. At the time, Spider-Man 4 made sense, though Sony ended up abandoning …
One of the best Android phones of 2024 just launched, but you’ll never see one in person
The Camon 30 Premier 5G was one of the unexpected highlights of MWC 2024, a flagship smartphone from Chinese vendor Tecno. The company unveiled the …
6 reasons ChatGPT is way better with an account
OpenAI announced this week that you can use ChatGPT without registering an account. Normally, I’d applaud functionality that promotes user privacy. The ability to use …
Cheaper AirPods 4 should launch this year, and there’s one reason I might get them
Another new report claims that Apple will launch at least one version of the AirPods 4 this year, with an update to the AirPods Max …
I miss 3 Body Problem more than I thought I would, so I won’t wait for season 2
Netflix’s 3 Body Problem was a pleasant surprise for me. I’m in the camp of viewers who loved season one and couldn’t get enough of …
Don’t buy an Android phone before the Nothing Phone 3 comes out
This has already been a great year for mid-range Android phones, and it’s only been three months. The Nothing Phone 2a is an incredible choice …
This hidden iMessage emoji trick blew my mind
When it comes to texting, there are probably two types of messages one can receive: messages you’ll struggle to find the right emoji for, or …
OpenAI’s latest announcement is its most dangerous AI innovation yet
When Sam Altman was asked about the GPT-5 upgrade for ChatGPT, the CEO said OpenAI had other products to release before then. The text-to-video Sora …
73 million AT&T accounts were hacked – here’s what you should do about it
The Easter weekend brought some bad news for 73 million current and former AT&T customers. The carrier confirmed a massive data breach impacting “7.6 million …
How to make ChatGPT spoken text sound shockingly realistic
One of the great things about ChatGPT is that it supports voice commands. You can dictate your prompts to the chatbot out loud. The feature …
How I use an Arlo camera to secure my hotel stays
I want to feel just as secure when I travel as I do at home. Choosing the right hotel or Airbnb is only half the …
WhatsApp for Android suddenly looks more like the iPhone app
We first learned about WhatsApp’s big redesign plans for the Android app about a year ago. The new user interface appeared in beta versions of …
Why I think Apple’s iPhone will finally support RCS this fall
Apple shocked the world late last year, announcing out of the blue (pun intended) that it’ll bring RCS support to the iPhone. Finally, finally, granting …
Gemini has a slick Google Maps integration that I want immediately on my iPhone
The Rabbit r1 is a mobile gadget that can perform in-app actions for you. No other AI product can do that, at least for now. …
We may finally know why Apple’s new OLED iPad Pro is delayed
The month started with big expectations regarding Apple’s early 2024 iPad and Mac announcements. Rumors said Apple would unveil the first-ever iPad Pro OLED, the …
3 Body Problem has a big plot hole nobody is talking about
I started watching 3 Body Problem on Netflix a few days ago with tempered excitement, considering the show comes from the destroyers of Game of …
