Microsoft just changed the Windows keyboard for the first time in three decades
The New Year only just arrived, and we already have some bad news for you: Your Windows PC keyboard is now out of date. You …
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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Insider reveals what Apple has in store for the iPhone 17 selfie cam
The iPhone 16 will bring a few big camera updates, at least for the Pro models. That’s according to Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo. He detailed …
iPhone 16 Pro to get two big camera upgrades, Ming-Chi Kuo says
Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple insider who is almost always correct about unreleased Apple products, is back with a new prediction concerning the future of the …
We have mixed feelings about two massive Marvel villain shakeups
The new year started with unexpected rumors about the current Avengers lineup for the Avengers 5 and Secret Wars crossovers that will end the Multiverse …
My iPhone was stolen. Now what?
My iPhone is one of my most prized possessions. It’s not because of its price tag or because I am a smartphone addict — it’s …
iPhone 16 to offer ‘very little’ change compared to iPhone 15, and that’s exactly what I need
You’d better sit down for this: the iPhone 16 will deliver “very little” change compared to the iPhone 15. Shocking! That’s according to a new …
Apple Vision Pro release date is too good to be true in this sketchy leak
I’ve written extensively in the past few weeks about the Vision Pro’s purported release estimates, as they’ll impact my ability to purchase Apple’s spatial computer …
Galaxy S24 Unpacked event takes place on January 17: Here are all the details
Rumors claimed Samsung would unveil the Galaxy S24 on January 17th at a US-based press conference, and it looks like they were correct. Samsung isn’t …
Avengers 5 team might have leaked, and it’s full of surprises
It’s time to forget all about 2023’s mediocre MCU releases and look forward to what’s coming soon. On that note, Echo is about to premiere …
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 …
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 …
