Leak: This is Flow, Microsoft’s unreleased ’email killer’ for the iPhone
If ever there was something in desperate need of a good “killing,” email is it. We have seen countless “email killers” introduced over the years and …
Zach Epstein has been the Executive Editor at BGR for more than 15 years. He manages BGR’s editorial team and ensures that best practices are adhered to. He also oversees the Ecommerce team and directs the daily flow of all content. Zach first joined BGR in 2007 as a Staff Writer covering business, technology, and entertainment.
His work has been quoted by countless top news organizations, and he was recently named one of the world's top 10 “power mobile influencers” by Forbes. Prior to BGR, Zach worked as an executive in marketing and business development with two private telcos.
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Deal alert: Get an iPhone 6 for $450, or 10% off anything else at Gazelle
Earlier this week we told you about two great deals for smartphone shoppers who were more interested in saving money than having the latest and …
Apple fans on a forum wonder if Apple Watch will help them pick up girls
The Apple Watch really is an impressive device that hits so many notes earlier smartwatch offerings were unable to manage. The design is sleek, the build …
New free service automatically gets you money back when items you’ve already bought go on sale
How annoying is it when you buy something online or in a store only to find out that it went on sale a few days later? …
Former Android diehard ‘never looking back’ after switch to iPhone 6 – find out why
Earlier this week, we told you about an Android fan who went running back to Google after spending just two weeks with an iPhone. Both …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
It’s been quite a week for paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and yesterday’s list was our biggest one yet. There were 10 apps in total …
This $11 quick charger from Amazon will charge your phone 75% faster (deal is back!)
Last week, we told you about a great deal happening on Amazon. For just $11, users were able to purchase a special charger that uses …
Here’s the complete set of 38 new emoji coming to your phone next year
Where would the world be without emoji? Sure, people would be able to communicate a bit less awkwardly in person. And yes, perhaps at least one person …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: Transformers ruin your favorite movies
Michael Bay is the butt of plenty of jokes these days thanks to his excessive use of special effects and explosions. In fact, in many …
There’s a new BBM for iOS feature that will actually make iMessage users jealous
True story: a little over a year ago, a friend of mine asked me to help him pick out an Android phone because he was tired …
10 awesome paid iPhone apps that are on sale for free today
Yesterday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free was a great one, and there are still a few limited-time freebies if you hurry back to that …
2 great Android phones you can buy right now for shockingly low prices
Here at BGR, most of our smartphone coverage focuses on brand new smartphones that are cutting-edge and high-end. After all, a huge portion of our …
Outage alert: 11 Apple services are having serious problems this morning
Bad news, Apple fans: you may wake up on Thursday to find that a whole host of Apple’s cloud-based services are completely down or at …
Internet Health Test aims to tell you if your ISP is violating net neutrality
The Federal Communications Commission surprised us all earlier this year when it put forth new net neutrality guidelines that were hugely pro-consumer. Yes, there may be …
10 photos of the stunning $300M Silicon Valley HQ Samsung is set to open this year
Back in 2013, we told you about an incredible new facility Samsung planned to build in Silicon Valley. Just a stone’s throw from Apple’s current …
One simple trick could free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone
Apple’s 2015 iPhone lineup has more available storage space than ever before, but many budget-conscious Apple fans still opt for 16GB when buying their iPhone 6 …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free downloads for a limited time
We saw plenty of great feedback following yesterday’s list of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free, and there are even still a few sales in …
Potentially big Apple Watch vulnerability could let thieves use Apple Pay on stolen watches
A potential security vulnerability recently detailed by a blogger may have uncovered a serious flaw in the Apple Watch’s design that could lead to some big headaches …
Netflix is testing a redesign that users are going to love – see it first right here
Netflix is nothing short of a game-changer when it comes to home entertainment. It certainly wasn’t the first service to begin streaming movies and TV …
Adblock Plus just released an ad-blocking Android browser – here’s how to get it
Adblock Plus is the most popular desktop ad-blocking software on the planet, and the team behind the popular browser extension is now taking its talents to …
New site streams unlimited free Pandora-style radio with no ads using Soundcloud
Pandora is a great option for people looking to stream endless custom radio stations based on a song or artist of their choice. Of course, not …
These are some of the most hilariously awkward wrong number texts you’ll ever see
In the age of smartphones, it seems odd that text messages would be sent to wrong numbers as often as they are. There are some …
7 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free today
There’s no question that we had some great paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free in Monday’s list. In fact, if you hurry back to that …
Android is about to get a new Google Maps update – download it here before it’s released
If a survey asked smartphone users to identify the mobile apps they cannot live without, we have no doubt that Google Maps would find itself very …
With iOS 9 looming, Samsung’s copy of Apple’s best iOS 8 feature has just been released
The timing couldn’t have been better. In the morning, Samsung managed to get its $930 penalty for copying the iPhone reduced by a substantial amount. Then, …
Nothing is more annoying than home internet outages, and now there’s a study that proves it
You toss a packet of popcorn into your microwave and drop a bag of chamomile slowly into a mug of hot water. The couch is calling …
It took about 5 seconds for this free Android app to become one of my favorite news readers
There is no question that news readers make up a category of apps that is completely flooded. On one hand, this is great because it …
Confessions of a watch collector who fell in love with the Apple Watch
By now you’ve read and listened to plenty of commentary covering the Apple Watch from watch lovers young and old. There’s no question that Apple’s first wearable device …
$10 gadget that looks like a harmless phone charger lets you spy on your coworkers
The number of tools that nefarious hackers have at their disposal these days is positively frightening. Attacks seem to be growing more complex and more dangerous …
8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time
It’s time to start off another week on the right foot with a great list of paid iPhone and iPad apps that are on sale for free. We showed …
