EU ruling says Apple doesn’t need to add RCS support to iMessage – for now
If you were anxiously waiting for the European Union (EU) to force Apple to support RCS messaging in iMessage, it looks like that’s not going …
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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iPhone 15 camera specs leaked, and the cheapest model might surprise you
We’re just a few days away from the iPhone 15 launch event, when millions of iPhone users due for an upgrade are already considering what …
Oppo beat Apple Watch to real-time blood sugar monitoring, but with a big catch
Chinese smartphone maker Oppo recently announced two new devices: The new Find N3 Flip foldable phone and the Watch 4 Pro. The latter is Oppo’s …
Do we even need a 4TB iPad Pro?
According to rumors, Apple will not release a 2023 version of its iPad Pro flagship tablet. Instead, Apple is preparing a major update for next …
Will Apple finally add RCS messaging to iPhones? We’ll find out this week
No matter what Google says, there’s no meaningful blue vs. green bubble problem impacting cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android. Smartphone users learned long ago …
iPhone 15 Pro case leak shows the Action button that replaces the mute switch
Despite its usefulness, the iPhone’s mute switch has been an iconic design feature that Android vendors never attempted to copy and implement. With a simple …
3 exclusive iPhone 15 Pro features might be responsible for a big price hike
The iPhone 15 series will come with higher price tags, at least for the Pro models. We’ve been discussing it for months, as various reports …
Ryan Reynolds might have confirmed an exciting Deadpool 3 cameo
With most of Hollywood still on strike, there’s virtually no way that Deadpool 3 can make its May 3rd, 2024, release date. There’s nothing official …
Pixel 8 price might go up this year, but this leak seems shady
Like Apple’s iPhone, Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro might get price hikes this year. Google might even use Apple’s rumored iPhone 15 price …
A 14-inch iPad Pro seems way too big, but I’m here for it
The iPhone 15 is the most talked-about product set to debut this month, as Apple is about to unveil the next-gen smartphone series next week. …
The 2024 iPad Pro might look like the MacBook of my dreams thanks to a brand-new keyboard dock
I’m a longtime MacBook user who has been looking forward to Apple adopting a design that’s been available for years from Windows PC makers: the …
How to translate any language on your iPhone, including spoken and written text
Summer is almost over, but you might still have trips planned for this year. If anything, now might be the best time to travel to …
Marvel’s Doctor Doom actor for the Fantastic Four reboot might have leaked
It seems unlikely Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot will make its May 2, 2025, release date. Sure, there’s plenty of time to shoot the movie and …
Will Google Maps copy the Apple Maps color palette?
I’m a longtime iPhone user, but I still have Google Maps installed on my phone. Apple Maps has come a long way since it launched …
Pixel 8 Night Sight for video might be Google’s killer feature
The iPhone 14 was the first iPhone in the world to ship without a SIM slot. But Apple restricted the design change to the US …
How to use Google Chrome’s brilliant new frame-grab feature for videos
Grabbing frames from videos is part of our usual routine when covering new movies like Barbie or the hottest TV shows of the week. Whether …
Rumored iPhone 16 micro-lens OLED tech is more exciting for battery life than brightness
With every new iPhone and Galaxy S generation, we get better OLED screens. That means better color performance and brightness — and increased energy efficiency. …
I think I actually want a Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming console
I’m not a gamer by any measure. I don’t own consoles other than the Steam Deck, which has been sitting in a drawer for over …
I’m immune to the iPhone 15’s ugly colors
The iPhone 15 launch event is less than two weeks away, but we already know just about everything there is to know about Apple’s new …
I’d love ChatGPT to steal this Google Search SGE feature
Google’s ChatGPT-fueled generative AI panic produced several products that are already out. Google Bard is the company’s alternative to OpenAI’s breakthrough product, but Google also …
Samsung’s cheaper Galaxy S24 models might have a big problem
The iPhone 15 is about to be released, so don’t be surprised to see rumors about competing devices intensify. The Pixel 8 Pro just leaked …
Barbie digital release may be delayed, so don’t expect it to stream on Max anytime soon
Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is a massive hit, with a current take of over $1.34 billion at the global box office. Its theatrical run is hardly …
Apple Watch Series 9 might feature 3D-printed stainless steel, and that’s a big deal
Reports said about a month ago that Apple has been toying with the idea of 3D printing Apple Watch components. I explained at the time …
Google ruined the Pixel 8 Pro upgrade pass you wanted
Almost two years ago, Google launched the Pixel Pass phone subscription service in time for the Pixel 6 launch. Pass seemed like a no-brainer service …
I hope Apple TV+ streams Ridley Scott’s insane 4.5-hour director’s cut of Napolean
When Ridley Scott’s new movie Napoleon hits theaters in mid-November, be prepared for 158 minutes of historical drama. That’s 2 hours and 38 minutes of …
Google leaked the Pixel 8 Pro just before Apple’s big iPhone 15 event
Apple announced the iPhone 15 event on Tuesday, confirming reports that the next iPhone keynote will happen on September 12th. For some reason, Google leaked …
iPhone 15 Pro wallpapers might have leaked – here’s what they look like
The iPhone 15 is all the tech world will be buzzing about in the next few weeks as Apple is about to launch its next-gen …
You’re buying the iPhone 15, but don’t throw away your old Lightning cables
The iPhone 15 will be unveiled on September 12th, and that’s when Apple will finally explain its decision to bring USB-C connectivity to the iPhone. …
Will Live Activities for Google Maps be ready in time for the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 14 Pro featured a new notch design that Apple calls the Dynamic Island. Apple “weaponized” the new design with software, turning the Dynamic …
We need to talk about the iPhone 15’s switch to USB-C
The iPhone 15 will bring USB-C to the iPhone for the first time, and we don’t need leaks to confirm the switch from Lightning. We …
