First Galaxy S24 Ultra drop test cracks the brand-new Corning Gorilla Armor glass
I never expected the Galaxy S24 Ultra to deliver the upgrade I’m dying to see on smartphones, which is glass that doesn’t break when you …
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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I hope the iPhone 16 copies this innovative new OnePlus feature
There’s no question that the Galaxy S24 series and its Galaxy AI tricks are getting the most attention right now. But it’s not just Samsung …
Everyone says the iPhone 16 will get Apple’s own AI and smarter Siri – here’s why
The Pixel 8 and especially the Galaxy S24 opened the doors to “AI phones” with built-in AI features. These will become the new norm in …
Will the iOS 17.4 beta bring iPhone sideloading testing?
Apple rolled out its iOS 17.3 update for the iPhone lineup, which brings the security upgrade I’ve been waiting for: new features to protect the …
Netflix’s cheapest ad-free plan is going away for good, and there’s nothing you can do about it
Last July, we learned that Netflix planned to remove its cheapest ad-free plan to steer customers to either the more affordable ad-base Standard plans or …
Avengers 5 leak says Kang is still Marvel’s main villain
Marvel fired Jonathan Major the minute the guilty verdict came in, and it seemed like Kang’s future in the MCU would be far more short-lived …
Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold might finally launch this year
The Galaxy S24 might be the Android phone of the moment, with special emphasis on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but we can’t ignore what lies …
WhatsApp’s AirDrop feature might be its most exciting upgrade in years
AirDrop is one of the neat iPhone features that Android has had a tough time competing with. It’s also one of the features that users …
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max camera shootout ends with a tank blasting the loser
The Galaxy S24 event is behind us, and the three new Samsung handsets are available for preorder right now. On that note, you can score …
I installed iOS 17.3 on my iPhone, and this is the first thing I did
Apple released iOS 17.3 on Monday, which might seem like the regular .1 software release Apple prepares for the iPhone between the big upgrades. But …
Deadpool 3 set photo leak teases another bizarre Deadpool variant
The Deadpool 3 cast and crew restarted filming on the highly anticipated movie soon after the strikes ended. There’s serious pressure on Marvel to finish …
Galaxy S24 watermarks fake AI photos, but you can remove them so there’s no point
The Galaxy S24 is the latest phone series to bring advanced AI photo editing to the masses. It already happened with the Pixel 8 series …
12.9-inch iPad Air 6 design just leaked with no surprises at all
The Vision Pro is Apple’s hottest new device in years. It’s also the only new Apple product around right now. Those of you expecting new …
Vision Pro preorder details may hint at upcoming iPhone sideloading restrictions
We’re very close to a key development in iPhone history, the arrival of iPhone sideloading. It will happen on March 7th in the European Union …
Is Fortnite ever coming back to iPhone? It’s complicated
All the talk about Apple having to allow third-party payments on iPhone in the US and Epic’s annoyance with losing the Apple trial for good …
iPhone apps could get cheaper, but Apple is going to make it difficult
It’s official: Apple will support third-party payments for iPhone apps in the US. But it’s not as good as it sounds for developers or app …
Meen Jan, the open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs on your computer
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 earlier this week, its first flagship phone with built-in Galaxy AI. However, most of the AI features will require an …
Here’s another reason to buy a Rabbit r1: Perplexity Pro AI with GPT-4
There’s no question about it: the playful-looking Rabbit r1 device unveiled during CES 2024 is one of the most exciting gadgets that debuted at the …
Vision Pro is sold out for home delivery: Here’s when yours will arrive
Apple kicked off Vision Pro preorders on Friday, ahead of the spatial computer’s February 2nd release date. In theory, this gave you a two-week window …
Vision Pro specs, weight, and AppleCare Plus cost finally detailed by Apple
It finally happened: the Vision Pro is available for preorder, and the spatial computer is selling fast. That means Apple has finally published all the …
It sounds like the iPhone 16’s Capture button will change how I take photos
Apple has improved the abilities of the iPhone camera with each generation, but the photo-taking experience has remained largely unchanged. You go to the camera …
Samsung’s guaranteed 7 years of Android updates for the Galaxy S24, but it’s not as exciting as it sounds
I’m a longtime iPhone user who has been taking a great iPhone feature for granted for years. I get years and years of iOS updates …
Chrome Incognito still tracks you, which is a big reason I won’t use Google’s browser
Remember that $5 billion suit alleging that Google tracks Chrome users in Incognito mode? Well, Google decided to settle it recently, without disclosing the settlement …
Samsung might start charging for Galaxy AI after 2025
I wondered months ago whether the Galaxy S24’s built-in AI would be available for free or if the buyer would have to pay for it, …
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 ditch blood oxygen feature to escape ban
That was fast; the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 were banned again after a short reprieve. The US Court of Appeals …
I’d buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra solely for this one key hardware feature
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 series on Wednesday during a special Unpacked event hosted in San Jose. If you’ve followed all the rumors, Samsung’s announcements …
Circle to Search is the kind of brilliant AI feature I’ve been waiting for
Samsung’s big Galaxy S24 day is here, and it comes with a heavy focus on AI, just as we expected. After all, Samsung used every …
Galaxy AI: Here are all the best AI features on Samsung’s Galaxy S24
You’ve probably seen “Galaxy AI” in teaser clips and ads in the real world ahead of the Unpacked event that Samsung hosted on Wednesday. Those …
Galaxy S24 and Galaxy AI are great, but the flat-screen Ultra steals the show
The Galaxy S24 Unpacked launch event is finally here, with Samsung unveiling the three handsets you’ve been expecting. The Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 …
iPhone will support third-party payment systems in the US, but apps won’t get cheaper
Come early March, iPhone and iPad users in Europe will be able to sideload apps. Apple has to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act …
