
iOS 18 might let you set Google Maps as the iPhone’s default navigation app, with a big EU twist
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
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.
I keep trying to use Apple Maps more on my iPhone. But I routinely find myself switching to Google Maps and staying with it. Google …
Anyone using WhatsApp should know that their chats and calls are end-to-end encrypted, just like on iMessage and Signal. It’s a security feature WhatsApp had …
The iPhone’s A-series chip has traditionally been the fastest in the industry, often setting records in benchmark tests, at least for single-core measurements. In real-life …
Apple launched its new M3 MacBook Air models last week, and the refreshed 13-inch and 15-inch laptops are now available to purchase. In addition to …
Samsung on Monday unveiled the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, just as expected. The two new mid-rangers are virtually identical, though the A55 variant has …
Looking at rumors about Apple’s upcoming AirPods models, I told you a few months ago that I’m most interested in health features rather than even …
The Galaxy S24 is turning heads and selling quite well, but it probably won’t be the Samsung phone you see out in the wild most …
I’m a longtime Apple Watch user who is starting to see the appeal of smart rings after ignoring them for years. It’s not because Samsung’s …
Chatting with ChatGPT is part of my daily life these days. I talk to ChatGPT for research, I do it when I have to “google” …
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation is in effect in Europe, which means iPhone sideloading is technically a thing. In practice, third-party app marketplaces aren’t …
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be the most important thing happening in tech, including smartphones. There’s increased talk about on-device AI capabilities for mobile devices, …
Marvel’s acquisition of Fox several years ago meant that all of the rights for Marvel characters that Fox retained would come home. Or, put differently, …
This might be the week you buy a new MacBook Air, as Apple just unveiled 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models with M3 chips. It …
It’s March 7th, the big deadline day for the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The law came into effect on Thursday, so all the big tech …
I didn’t expect an Apple vs. Epic Games rematch so soon, especially around the March 7th deadline for the Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance. But …
Reports over the weekend claimed that Apple would soon unveil new products via press releases rather than holding a special media event. One of them …
We’ve been talking about Apple’s foldable devices for at least as long as Samsung has been actually selling foldable phones. But not all rumors agree …
March 7th is nearly here, and it’s going to be a big day in Europe. All of the companies that have been designated as gatekeepers …
The first new mid-range Android phone of the year that should be on your radar has arrived. The Nothing Phone 2a sells for just $349, …
I used to worry about the arrival of iPhone sideloading in Europe before I knew what Apple’s implementation would be like. Malware remains a threat …
iOS 17.4 is out for the iPhone in time for the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline. Come March 7th, Apple and other gatekeepers …
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the best Android smartphones you can buy right now. Samsung is sparing no expense to promote the Galaxy …
One of the great features of Proton Pass is the ability to create email aliases on the spot for any new login you want to …
I’ve been dreaming for years about a new kind of MacBook. It’s a 2-in-1 device similar to Microsoft’s Surface Pro, with a key difference. When …
Tell me if this has ever happened to you: Google Maps gets you to your destination, but the entrance is not where Google Maps navigation …
Back in September, OpenAI launched support for voice and picture ChatGPT prompts on iPhone and Android. The feature became available for ChatGPT users on the …
We’ve been talking about Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) for years — specifically about his return to the MCU despite dying in Avengers: Endgame. Marvel …
A report over the weekend said Apple’s spring 2024 product updates aren’t going to warrant a March event. The OLED iPad Pro and M3 MacBook …
It’s a big week for the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation. The companies deemed to be tech gatekeepers in the EU, and those …
Netflix proved that cracking down on password sharing can be quite lucrative. Despite the online protests from people threatening to cancel their subscriptions after the …