iPhone 16 owners in the EU will have to wait for Apple Intelligence
I couldn’t wait for the Apple Intelligence segment during last week’s iPhone 16 launch event, hoping that Apple would finally announce rollout plans for Europe. …
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.
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iPhone 16 battery uses electric glue that will make it easier to repair
A few days ago, we learned that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max batteries would be more expensive to replace than other models. I speculated …
There’s an easy way to make your iPhone 16 Pro battery life so much better
The iPhone 16 series features a big battery boost over last year’s models. At least, that’s what Apple said during the launch event last week. …
ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users next Tuesday
OpenAI scheduled a surprise media event in May, right before Google’s I/O 2024 keynote, where Google focused on new Gemini AI capabilities across its product …
iPhone 16 has a cool new software recovery feature you’ll hopefully never have to use
The iPhone 16 isn’t even out in stores, and it might seem too early to talk about issues that might brick one of the four …
Wait, so ChatGPT can initiate conversations now?
I’ve been using ChatGPT for quite some time now, and all our conversations have one thing in common. I, the human in the chat, initiate …
Android phone makers are itching to copy iPhone 16’s Camera Control button
Before last week’s iPhone 16 event, several reports detailed a brand-new button for the 2024 iPhones. The so-called Capture button became official last week when …
iOS 18: How to check if your carrier supports RCS on iPhone
The iOS 18 update is now available to hundreds of millions of iPhones around the world. One of the new features that iOS 18 enables …
Setapp Mobile debuts as a major iPhone App Store alternative in Europe
MacPaw on Tuesday announced that the Setapp Mobile app marketplace is available on iPhone in Europe in an open beta version. The release follows a …
Apple confirms every iPhone 16 has 8GB of RAM – was that so hard?
The iPhone 16 will hit stores on Friday, just as preorders ship to buyers who were early enough to purchase their desired models online. The …
iPhone 16 Pro battery replacement will cost $20 more – here’s why that’s not bad news
The iPhone 16 phones will start being delivered to buyers on Friday, at which point we’ll finally be able to put Apple’s claims about the …
The people who ruined the iPhone in Europe will no longer be in office
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup went up for preorder this past weekend, and several models were sold out within the first few hours. I haven’t ordered …
Insider estimates 37M iPhone 16 preorders, but that’s not enough to match iPhone 15 demand
It took Apple fewer than 35 minutes on Friday to sell out the iPhone 16 Pro Max stock it had available for online sales. Within …
Here’s what Apple plans to launch at its big October event
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and Apple Watch Series 10 a week ago. All these devices are available for preorder and will ship …
Spider-Man 4 plot and villain might have a direct connection to Venom 3
We’re soon going to learn the official plans for Spider-Man 4 now that Sony and Marvel seem to be moving forward. If Destin Daniel Cretton …
New iOS 18 security feature will make thieves regret stealing your iPhone
My iPhone is so full of important photos, documents, and private information that I can’t imagine having it stolen. Nevertheless, I’ve backed up and locked …
iPhone 16 Pro Max and Pro preorder ship dates slip to October – are you too late?
Apple’s iPhone 16 preorders started early on Friday around the world. Like in previous years, your best bet for scoring an iPhone 16 Pro or …
First A18 Pro benchmarks smoke the Pixel 9, Galaxy S24, and even MacBooks
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 earlier this week, confirming most of the rumors that preceded the announcement. The star of the show in the iPhone …
iPhone 16 sparks more trade-ins ahead of preorders than iPhone 15, with a surprise twist
The iPhone 16 will go on preorder on Friday in dozens of markets around the world, and it’ll be interesting to see how well the …
Hugh Jackman might be the MCU’s main Wolverine going forward
Before Deadpool & Wolverine premiered, and we got to see the story that Ryan Reynolds & Co. developed, I thought we’d see Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) …
An iPhone as thin as a credit card? This battery tech breakthrough could make it a reality
I marveled earlier this week at the incredible thinness of the Huawei Mate XT batteries. That’s the world’s first commercially available tri-fold foldable phone. Starting …
AirPods 4 have a hidden button: Here’s what it does
Open the AirPods case near an Apple device like an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and the two devices will pair via Bluetooth. It’s supposed to …
iPhone 16 got a big privacy upgrade that no one was expecting
Apple talked about the main specs and features of the iPhone 16 series during Monday’s big event, but it didn’t have time to go over …
iPhone 16 supports fast 45W USB-C charging, but Apple kept it a secret
I told you earlier this week that the iPhone 16 has faster wireless charging speeds than wired, but I was wrong. It turns out that …
Spider-Man 4 might have already solved its multiverse problem
The Spider-Man 4 rumors are picking up steam again, with a recent development suggesting Sony and Marvel might soon announce the sequel’s release date. Destin …
AirPods Pro’s health innovations are more exciting than the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 series was obviously the star of Apple’s “Glowtime” press event, but I’m more excited about two health-related features the company revealed. I’ve …
iPhone 17 Air might use this new tech from Huawei’s tri-fold phone
The iPhone 16 will be available for preorder later this week. While I’ll get the Plus version instead of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, there’s …
iPhone 16 got a big battery boost… but Apple won’t say how big
In a world where every other smartphone vendor mentions the full set of specs for new devices, Apple is still afraid to discuss RAM and …
iPhone 16 has faster wireless charging speeds than wired
Apple upgraded the Apple Watch Series 10 charging speed this year, allowing users to reach 80% capacity in just 30 minutes. I thought that was …
The world’s first tri-fold phone costs more than three iPhone 16s
A few days before the big iPhone 16 event, Huawei announced a press event for the same day as Apple. Huawei teased a mysterious device …
