Jonathan S. Geller

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Jonathan Geller is the founder of Boy Genius Report, now known as BGR. What began as a column on popular gadget blog Engadget quickly grew into one of the site’s biggest draws, and Jonathan soon detached the wildly popular column to create what has since become the biggest mobile news destination in the world. BGR was acquired by leading digital media company PMC in April 2010 and Jonathan currently acts as President and General Manager of the newly formed BGR Media, Inc., and Editor-in-chief of the BGR website.

Wearables

March 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

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Huawei Watch Price Release Date Comparison

Huawei’s Watch is priced into the stratosphere, exclusive details here

By Jonathan S. Geller on March 4, 2015 at 4:08 PM.

Huawei’s Watch is priced into the stratosphere, exclusive details here

With Apple’s Watch pricing set to be announced at Monday’s upcoming Spring Forward event, one of our sources has informed us of another smartwatch’s price — that of the Huawei Watch. An Android Wear watch with gold and silver case, it certainly is one of the most premium and normal-looking smartwatches introduced on the Android side of things. However, the price is outrageous. We have heard that the Huawei Watch price is $1,000. Yes — one thousand dollars for an Android Wear device. All the credit to Huawei for thinking they could pull this off. They won’t be able to, but I’m pretty sure we won’t ever find out how many the company has sold anyway.

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Apps & Software

February 27, 2015 at 12:01 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

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iOS 8.2 release expected next week followed closely by iOS 8.3

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 27, 2015 at 12:01 PM.

iOS 8.2 release expected next week followed closely by iOS 8.3

Apple has been hard at work on multiple upcoming iOS versions simultaneously, and we’ve been told that iOS 8.2 is finally moving to the release stage. Barring any last minute problems, I would expect to see iOS 8.2 released this coming Monday, or the following week at the absolute latest. More →

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Podcasts

February 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

The Boy Genius Report Podcast: Episode 1

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 27, 2015 at 11:21 AM.

The Boy Genius Report Podcast: Episode 1

Yes, I’m actually doing this. There’s too much to say that can’t be written, and for the last couple years people have always emailed me to start this up again. This time around, I’m taking it seriously. I’m doing it every week, and I’m looking for great guests or even cohosts — let’s see where this goes together. More →

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Accessories

February 17, 2015 at 9:32 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

The most expensive Apple Watch is going to make Apple all the money

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 17, 2015 at 9:32 PM.

The most expensive Apple Watch is going to make Apple all the money

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple’s Watch production for the first quarter of this year is on track for 5 million units. Of that 5 million, half are expected to be the less expensive Apple Watch Sport which starts at $350, and one third are the stainless steel watch, which could sell for $500-$750, most likely. That leaves about 850,000 Apple Watch Edition pieces, the more expensive gold model. I believe the watch will sell for around $3,000 or less, though let’s assume it sells for $4,000 as The Wall Street Journal is hearing, for the purpose of this exercise. Let’s also assume a 35% margin on each Apple Watch model on average (conservative), and including extra bands, an average selling price of $400, $650, and $4200 for the Apple Watch Sport, stainless, and Edition models respectively, and also conservative. More →

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Mobile

February 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

I took the same photo with an iPhone 6 and a 6 Plus, the difference is incredible

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM.

I took the same photo with an iPhone 6 and a 6 Plus, the difference is incredible

Since I’m back on the iPhone 6 Plus train (for now), I have taken a couple of pictures with my iPhone 6 Plus and then captured the same picture with someone’s iPhone 6 to truly compare the cameras. While original reviews of the iPhone 6 Plus noted that the optical image stabilization in the Plus made its camera a better performer, most people seemed to think the difference wasn’t that big.

I believe these two pictures I took about a week or two ago in an incredibly dimly lit restaurant show just how wide the gap between the two devices’ cameras really is. More →

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Accessories

February 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

Video: I filmed my father using virtual reality and can’t stop laughing

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 5, 2015 at 10:45 AM.

Video: I filmed my father using virtual reality and can’t stop laughing

Have you ever just wanted to test a new gadget or phone on an unsuspecting member of your family? I was so impressed with Samsung’s new Gear VR virtual reality headset that I brought it over to my parents’ house for them to try. While both my mother and father were equally blown away, my mother acted like a normal person throughout the demo.

My father did not, and so I filmed it to share with the world. More →

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Apps & Software

February 3, 2015 at 12:00 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

Apple iOS 8.2 release expected around March

By Jonathan S. Geller on February 3, 2015 at 12:00 PM.

Apple iOS 8.2 release expected around March

We’ve been told by a trusted source that Apple isn’t planning to release iOS 8.2 until March, according to the most recent roadmap. While iOS 8.2 will bring some general improvements and fixes to the company’s mobile operating system, the big news is the support for Apple Watch. More →

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Science

January 26, 2015 at 11:05 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

You could be killing yourself by shoveling your own snow

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 26, 2015 at 11:05 AM.

You could be killing yourself by shoveling your own snow

It’s not a myth, it’s science. So much so that a cardiologist expert on snow removal (not making this up) advises anyone over 55 to not remove their own snow. More →

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Mobile

January 21, 2015 at 11:35 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

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This is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Unpacked

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 21, 2015 at 11:35 AM.

This is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Unpacked

Samsung’s Galaxy S5 was a monster flagship, except we’ve been able to put together everything you need to know about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S6, and it’s shaping up to be the most amazing phone we’ve ever heard of. More →

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Mobile

January 14, 2015 at 1:05 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

The struggle is real: I’m back to using an iPhone 6 Plus

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 14, 2015 at 1:05 PM.

The struggle is real: I’m back to using an iPhone 6 Plus

I almost don’t have the words. This time, however, I refuse to return the iPhone 6 Plus even if I want to switch back to my iPhone 6. Mainly because I can’t take the judgemental looks from my local Apple store, but also because I think I might just switch from one to the other on different days. More →

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Business

January 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

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Everything that’s wrong with Tesla, and why they aren’t the car savior

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 14, 2015 at 10:35 AM.

Everything that’s wrong with Tesla, and why they aren’t the car savior

Tesla is an amazing car company with an incredible CEO. I wouldn’t necessarily bet against them, but here is why I think we maybe should. Ever since Tesla loaned me a Model S almost two years ago, I have almost jumped in and bought one on three different occasions. In that time, Tesla’s supercharger network has rolled out across the world, with reasonable density in the United States. The company also introduced a new AWD dual-motor Model S with mind-blowing acceleration, and forward-looking autonomous features that can be activated and developed with software updates down the road. Beyond all that, the car is obviously all electric and quite incredible.

I still think it’s a failure — here’s why. More →

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Wearables

January 12, 2015 at 3:27 PM

by Jonathan S. Geller

Apple is going to charge more for the larger Apple Watch

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 12, 2015 at 3:27 PM.

Apple is going to charge more for the larger Apple Watch

Here’s an interesting question for you… is Apple going to charge more for the larger 42mm Apple Watch? In the world of traditional watches, different sizes absolutely cost different prices. This is what I think. More →

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Mobile

January 12, 2015 at 10:05 AM

by Jonathan S. Geller

I’m done buying iPhone 6 Pluses, but I don’t know about gray or silver

By Jonathan S. Geller on January 12, 2015 at 10:05 AM.

I’m done buying iPhone 6 Pluses, but I don’t know about gray or silver

There’s a good probability I have settled on the iPhone 6. Hopefully my journey of buying and returning iPhone 6 Pluses is over. For me, there are too many compromises with the iPhone 6 Plus. It’s thicker, heavier, and unusable with one hand. It’s not my only device, and if I’m home there’s an iPad and computer, and if I’m at the office there’s a computer. That’s it, done talking about it, and waiting for the second generation.

But now I can’t decide between the space gray iPhone 6 and the silver! More →

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