iPhone 15 box has a hidden security feature Apple should add to all iPhones and AirPods
It’s iPhone 15 day, with millions of iPhone buyers set to receive one of the four new models today. As was the case in previous …
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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Amazon Prime Video is getting ads unless you pay an extra $3 per month
As someone who has defended Netflix’s price hikes over the years, I can’t say I’m surprised to hear that Amazon will raise the price of …
First iPhone 15 Pro teardown shows how easy it is to repair
The iPhone 15 series is shipping to buyers who preordered the handset on Friday. Millions of people will get to experience the iPhone 15/Plus or …
Every iPhone and Android should share battery cycle information
The iPhone 15 models come with two exclusive battery health features that Apple decided not to bring to older iPhones. One lets you prevent charging …
Deadpool 3 director accidentally confirmed some big spoilers
Deadpool 3 production is still halted because actors and writers are on strike. Word on the street is that the writers might ink a new …
iOS 17’s new haptic touch feature actually makes your iPhone feel faster
As soon as Apple rolled out the iOS 17 update earlier this week, I upgraded my iPhone 14 Pro. I then tweaked my new iOS …
iPhone 15 Pro test shows A17 Pro chip throttling and overheating
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have Apple’s A17 Pro, the company’s newest System-on-Chip (SoC). This is the only 3nm chip in the …
3 exclusive iPhone 15 features that should be available on the iPhone 14 Pro
Come Friday, millions of buyers will get their hands on the iPhone 15 Pro handsets and experience all the new features inside the 2023 iPhones, …
6 iOS 17 settings I changed after I updated my iPhone
iOS 17 marks the first update where I skipped the beta. Instead, I waited patiently for the public iOS 17 release to arrive. I updated …
What iPhone ban? The iPhone 15 is already a hit in China
In the week preceding the iPhone 15 launch, reports from China detailed the government’s purported iPhone ban in the country. At the same time, there …
Official WhatsApp app for iPad is finally in development
The smartphone has always been the natural home for Meta’s popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp. That’s because WhatsApp accounts need phone numbers to work. But …
iPhone 15 has a new battery health feature the iPhone 14 Pro needs right away
A few days ago, a discovery in iOS 17 code indicated that Apple has built a new battery health feature into the iPhone 15 version …
iPhone 15 can charge Android phones and iPads, but there’s a big problem with it
Apple finally switched to USB-C from Lightning, and the new port will give iPhone 15 models various new exciting powers. Like 10 Gbps transfers on …
iPhone 15 photos default to 24MP, but what about the iPhone 14 Pro?
Every iPhone 15 model features a 48-megapixel camera — even the cheapest $799 model. That’s a big change compared to last year’s iPhone lineup, as …
Will the iPhone 15 Pro’s A17 Pro chip power the cheaper iPhone 16 next year?
The iPhone 15 series is official, and the first iPhone 15 and 15 Pro reviews are out. Millions of buyers will get their iPhone 15 …
Google Bard’s Gmail, Maps, Flights, and YouTube integrations will be tough for ChatGPT to match
ChatGPT was the first generative AI chatbot to go mainstream, and it’s still widely regarded as the best chatbot available. But you shouldn’t put all …
iPhone 15 Pro Max is sold out, but Apple might have fixed its supply problem
The iPhone 15 Pro Max sold out in less than an hour on Friday, proving that the speculations ahead of Apple big iPhone 15 event …
New Xbox Series X design refresh leaks about a year before launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in the second half of 2024, rumors say. It’s currently the most hotly anticipated console out there. But courtesy …
iPhone 15 Pro might give me the courage to ditch iPhone cases for good
I’ve been using iPhone cases for years to protect my phone. I’ve also been advising everyone to use screen protectors and cases since the launch …
iPhone 15 USB-C port is finally official – here’s what it can do
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 last week, and the new models are now available to preorder ahead of their September 22nd release. As rumored, all …
Forget the iPhone 15 Pro – the M3 MacBook Air is Apple’s real gaming machine
The iPhone 15 is here, and it brings with it all the specs and features we expected from the 2023 iPhones. But Apple did sneak …
Hands-on iPhone 15 Pros experiences say they feel lighter than they are – here’s why
Before the iPhone 15 series came out, I said I’d pay extra for the iPhone 15 Pro just so I could get that titanium frame. …
Strong iPhone 15 Pro Max demand only partially explains sold-out status
The iPhone 15 series is out, and it’s already a success. Apple sold out the iPhone 15 Pro Max within an hour from the start …
Titanium 3D printing video might be a peek behind the iPhone 16 curtain
Apple is experimenting with manufacturing devices with the help of advanced 3D printing technology that might help reduce costs. Apple will start with an Apple …
Seemingly boring Apple Watch glucose development is actually very exciting
Apple introduced new Apple Watch models last week that feature a faster chip which improves Siri functionality and introduces a new double tap gesture. But …
Where was Mother Nature when Apple made the AirPods?
Apple’s Wonderlust iPhone 15 event started with a truly inspiring video focusing on a surprising feature Apple products offer: They save lives. The Apple Watch …
iPhone 15 Pro is a powerful gaming phone, but it might have a problem of Apple’s own making
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are available for preorder right alongside the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. But the Pros pack a …
iPhone 15 might let you limit maximum battery charge, and I want it on my iPhone 14 Pro
Apple’s Wonderlust event is behind us, but we’re still learning details about the new iPhone 15 models the company didn’t have time to detail on …
I hope this Deadpool 3 rumor about Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is true
We still don’t have any updates on whether Deadpool 3 will make its May 2024 release date, but with the strike’s end nowhere in sight, …
New double tap gesture is much bigger than the Apple Watch
The Apple Watch experience got a huge upgrade this year thanks to the watchOS 10 update that’s rolling out on Monday. Moreover, the Apple Watch …
