Apple might be forced to allow iPhone sideloading in the US
I recently managed to anger both the iPhone users who are in favor of sideloading and the ones who aren’t. I explained several times that …
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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PSA: WhatsApp backups won’t be free anymore on Android
Most people are still recovering after their New Year’s celebrations, but there is one piece of tech news you shouldn’t ignore in early 2024. If …
Galaxy S24 preorder deals might have leaked, and I’d start planning if I were you
Even without the rumored generative AI features coming to the Galaxy S24 series, there’s no doubt that Samsung’s 2024 flagship will be one of the …
iPhone 16’s Capture button might be a bigger upgrade than USB-C and the Action button for me
It’s not that I didn’t know the iPhone’s Camera app is one of the apps I use most, but the holidays just made me realize …
Microsoft Copilot: The first four things you should do now that it’s available on iPhone
Unlike OpenAI, Microsoft released its newest generative AI app on Android before bringing it to the iPhone. That’s Microsoft Copilot, which landed on Android a …
Walmart leaked the Galaxy S24 Plus’s big AI features
There’s no better way to confirm that Samsung is getting ready to unveil the Galaxy S24 series than having a big retailer leak one of …
3 iPhone app management tips from an ex-Apple employee, including one I have to start using
Tyler Morgan is a rising TikTok star and a former Apple employee who shares interesting iPhone tips and tricks. Some of them are helpful for …
Apple should make iPhone sideloading available everywhere
I told you recently that I think Apple should make iMessage for Android a priority. It should release an app as similar as possible to …
My Apple Watch doesn’t know when I’m standing, and it’s driving me insane
I’m a longtime iPhone owner who also uses an Apple Watch. In fact, I stood in line and bought the first-gen wearable when it came …
MCU 2023 ranked: The best and worst Marvel movies and Disney+ shows of the year
It’s that time of the year when we have accomplished over the past 12 months and plan to do better in the 12 months ahead. …
iPhone alarm not going off in the morning? Here are 2 possible fixes
I don’t know about you, but I haven’t experienced any iPhone alarm issues recently. I wish I did some mornings, but my alarms always go …
Google apps are free, but I still found a way to steal them on my iPhone
No matter how much we search for free stuff, online or offline, there’s no such thing. Everything costs something. You pay for it with money …
Galaxy S24 might actually cost less than the S23, but maybe only in Europe
I bet some smartphone owners can’t wait for the year to be over with. The longtime Galaxy S owners out there due for an upgrade …
The MCU needs Kang, and he should be back in time for Avengers: Secret Wars
I’ll say this from the start so you don’t get the wrong idea. I think there’s no excuse in this universe, or any others if …
Most sophisticated iPhone attack ever used a hidden hardware feature to backdoor iOS
Apple users rarely see malware notifications like the ones that keep popping up on Android, including apps that Google has to ban. But just because …
Samsung’s new AI-powered fridge looks at your food to suggest recipes
When you say artificial intelligence (AI) these days, ChatGPT and similar products come to mind. The generative AI apps are available online on any platform, …
Spider-Man 4 might hit theaters between Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
There’s been a lot of talk about Spider-Man 4 lately, and even more rumors sprung up over Christmas. We still don’t have a release date …
2 of my biggest Vision Pro questions might have been answered
The Vision Pro might hit stores in February, at least in the US, where Apple will launch the spatial computer first. As an international buyer, …
Ex-Apple employee explains how to get rid of iPhone Calendar spam in viral TikTok
When you’re a longtime iPhone user like me and see an ex-Apple employee share iPhone tips and tricks in short TikTok clips, you pay attention. …
Jony Ive’s LoveFrom hires former top iPhone designer for ChatGPT hardware, and I’m excited
Before all the Sam Altman drama at OpenAI, we saw various reports claiming that the CEO was setting up plans to develop ChatGPT hardware. What …
iPhone sideloading might be available in Japan after the EU
Installing apps from any source, also known as sideloading, has been the dream of many iPhone users since Apple unveiled the App Store. However, Apple …
What If…? season 2 is the most fun the MCU has been all year
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Secret Invasion, Loki season 2, The Marvels, and What If…? season 2. That’s the …
Newest Apple Watch models are now banned in the US, as Biden fails to veto ITC ruling
Apple quietly confirmed a few days ago that it would stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the days …
5 iPhone keyboard tricks from an ex-Apple employee that everyone needs to know
A former Apple employee is going viral on TikTok where he posts what he knows best: Tricks and tricks about the iPhone. A few days …
iPhone 15 Pro Max melted a generic USB-C cable, and it should be a lesson for everyone
Before the EU forced Apple to replace its Lightning connector with USB-C, there was a lot of talk about why the iPhone did not get …
Chameleon malware blocks Android fingerprint authentication to steal your PIN
Android malware continues to evolve and gain scary new capabilities, like the Chameleon Banking Trojan that was first detected in early 2023. A new update …
Apple insider Kuo says Vision Pro shipments start in a matter of days
The Vision Pro is the most exciting Apple product of the year if you ask me. I can’t wait to get my hands on the …
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Plus commercial is all about battery life
Apple released a new iPhone ad on Christmas Eve that focuses on the iPhone 15 Plus’s long battery life. Tests after the iPhone 15 release …
You can finally delete and block group chats on iPhone – here’s how
Ever been trapped in a group chat on your iPhone? Maybe your friends used the conversation to organize an event years ago, and somehow that …
I hope Avengers 5 and 6 get delayed, but the MCU needs more crossovers
Marvel fired Jonathan Majors after the guilty verdict in his domestic abuse trial, to no one’s surprise. This prompted speculation that Kang might be gone …
