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 …
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.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
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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 …
How to watch Marvel’s Netflix shows in MCU timeline order
Marvel finally gave fans the MCU timeline change they wanted, settling the debate around its Netflix shows. All the Netflix shows are now part of …
Apple’s expensive new 2024 iPad Pro tablets might launch in April
There’s been a lot of talk about the 2024 iPad Pro refresh that Apple has been planning. If rumors are accurate, the tablets will be …
How to save an extra $50 on Galaxy S24 preorders
It’s Galaxy S24 week, with Samsung set to unveil its next flagship phone during Wednesday’s Unpacked press conference. As usual with these events, Samsung never …
iPhone sideloading is reportedly ready to go, with the big twist we expected
iPhone sideloading is finally happening after 17 years since the debut of the iPhone. Apple reportedly has an iOS 17 update ready to enable the …
Apple may avoid Apple Watch ban by ditching blood oxygen readings – here’s why I don’t care
Late last year, Apple announced it would stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the US as the International …
Kevin Hart’s Lift is so bad, it might make you want to cancel Netflix
I wish I had read the warnings about Lift before I watched Kevin Hart’s newest original Netflix movie. But even then, I think I would …
New Vision Pro leak pulls back the curtain on Apple’s launch plans
This is it, the week when Vision Pro preorders kick off ahead of the spatial computer’s February 2nd release. This will be a product like …
Leaked iPhone 16 Pro designs seemingly confirm Apple’s new Capture button
The iPhone 16 is some eight months away. But I already think we have a pretty good picture of what’s to come from Apple this …
Vision Pro appointments might not be mandatory, but Apple’s inviting you to try it anyway
Reports preceding Apple’s Vision Pro release date announcement said buyers would have to go to Apple retail stores to pick up the spatial computer, but …
Deadpool 3 trailer to debut during Super Bowl 58, insider claims
Deadpool 3 will be the first and only MCU movie of the year, and we’ll have to wait until late July to see it. Therefore, …
Beeper Mini is gone from the Google Play store, but it’s not about iMessage this time
The Beeper Mini iMessage saga seemed to have ended just before Christmas. Beeper offered the final iMessage workaround, which needed an iPhone or Mac in …
iPhone sideloading is coming in March, EU antitrust chief hints
We’ve been talking about iPhone sideloading for quite a while now. That’s because one large jurisdiction will force Apple to allow iPhone users to install …
You should order a Vision Pro next week, even if you’re not fully convinced
The Vision Pro will go on preorder in a week from now, two weeks ahead of the official February 2nd release date. If you’re considering …
Echo’s post-credits scene seems like a big spoiler for the MCU’s future
I’d have devoured Echo as soon as it dropped on Disney Plus in previous years, especially if Marvel had released the entire season at once. …
I wanted these AI smart binoculars designed by Marc Newson until I saw the insane price tag
I can’t say I’m a bird watcher. It’s quite the contrary, I don’t spend enough time in nature, though I want to fix that. I …
6 Vision Pro questions we can answer, and 5 big mysteries that remain
The Apple Vision Pro becomes available to preorder next week, with shipments set to start on February 2nd. That’s when you’ll have to head to …
Rabbit r1 AI gadget is now sold out, but you can still preorder one
AI startup Rabbit is one of the highlights of CES 2024 thanks to its r1 AI gadget that should be able to do something ChatGPT …
OpenAI’s GPT Store is now live, but you need to pay for ChatGPT first
OpenAI announced it’d let anyone create custom ChatGPT a couple of months ago, a feature no other generative AI software developers offer. These custom GPTs …
All the Apple devices you can buy instead of the $3,499 Vision Pro
It’s finally happening: The Vision Pro spatial computer is going on sale in early February in the US. I expect the Vision Pro to be …
