This is what it’s like for an Android fanboy to switch to an iPhone 5s
The Android vs. iOS debate will rage on until one or both of these mobile platforms are no longer market leaders. In the meantime, each …
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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Apple and Samsung: Doomed to be frenemies forever?
Apple and Samsung have been at each other’s throats for years now, bickering over mobile patents and handset design elements in courtrooms around the world. …
NSA chief says terrorists are changing their behavior thanks to Snowden leaks
More than a year ago, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden began leaking thousands of confidential documents that he stole while working for the National Security Agency. The …
Samsung unveils the Galaxy S5 mini
Samsung on Tuesday unveiled a new smartphone that doesn’t exactly come as a surprise, but it does fill a gap in the company’s 2014 smartphone …
Apple is now releasing improvements for its iOS Maps app every single day
When Apple first ousted Google Maps from its mobile devices and released its own mapping solution for iOS, it was something of a disaster. A …
New app shows us how incredible Google’s ‘Project Tango’ devices will be
Google recently showed off new prototype tablet and smartphone hardware that was part of an intriguing endeavor dubbed “Project Tango.” Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects team has …
Apple releases iOS 7.1.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Apple on Monday released a new update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. iOS 7.1.2 is available for download immediately and it brings …
Awesome new tech in the iPhone 6 could be causing problems for Apple
This morning we got some good news when we learned that the actual iPhone 6 models Apple plans to launch this fall will likely have a crucial difference …
Wireless lobbyists are fighting to ensure net neutrality never applies to mobile networks
Though it has been diluted by the Federal Communications Commission in its current form, the idea of “net neutrality” was initially put in place in …
3 awesome paid iPhone apps that are free right now for a limited time
June is almost over but there are still some awesome deals on great iPhone and iPad apps that can be enjoyed before the second half …
This might be the most important iPhone 6 leak yet
Without question, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6 launches are the most hotly anticipated smartphone launches of the year. According to reports from numerous solid sources, Apple plans …
Apple’s latest iPhone 5s ad is all about power, but not the kind you think
Apple’s advertising agencies have always been great at finding ways to show off a device’s key features while still managing to tell an important and entertaining …
New report explains why Microsoft ditched plans to launch the Surface Mini
Microsoft’s line of Surface brand tablets have easily been among the most sleek and well-made Windows devices the world has ever seen. What they haven’t been, however, …
New app lets you mirror your iPhone or iPad’s display on any computer
IPhone and iPad users looking for a simple solution that will allow them to mirror their iOS device’s displays on any Windows or Mac computer …
Paid apps gone free: Stackables will push your iPhone photo editing to the next level
Photo editors are a dime a dozen in Apple’s App Store, but the best of the bunch always seem to catch our attention. Among them …
5 great free Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t (June 2014)
Android fans, it’s time for another installment in BGR’s popular series on great Android apps. But these aren’t just any Android apps, of course. These are …
How to install Google’s awesome Android L update right now
Google’s I/O 2014 keynote certainly had its ups and downs earlier this week, but the clear highlight as far as we were concerned was Android …
Get $100+ worth of paid Android apps right now for free
We try to tell you as often as possible when good paid apps are made available for free, and today we’ve hit the mother lode. …
How to find out if your phone is compatible with Android Wear
Android Wear was one of several highlights from Google’s I/O 2014 keynote earlier this week, as the company showed us that it wants to be …
How to stream the huge USA vs. Germany World Cup match on a computer or phone
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you are well aware of Thursday’s huge World Cup match between USA and …
One of the Galaxy Note 4’s most important features may have just been confirmed
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 4 is still several months away from launching, but it’s already easily one of the most hotly anticipated launches of the …
How to give your phone the huge performance boost coming to Android L
Google’s huge developer event kicked off on Wednesday with a painfully long keynote presentation that was decidedly lackluster. Among the highlights, however, was “Android L.” …
Actual iPhone 6 housing revealed on video for the first time
With Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 handsets reportedly almost ready to enter mass production, we can expect leaks to kick into high gear. After all, with …
Apple will breathe new life into the iPod touch [updated]
We’re now just about halfway through 2014 and Apple has yet to launch any new products. The company has refreshed or even relaunched several existing devices such …
Thinner next-gen iPad Air model with Touch ID compared to current version in new video
Late summer and early fall this year are going to be huge for Apple. After months without any new products, the company is expected to …
Paid apps gone free: CalCube for iPhone is one of the coolest calendar apps we’ve ever seen
The calendar app is one of the most important apps on any smartphone and since iOS 7 first launched, Apple’s iOS calendar has left much to …
Google reveals plans to bring Android to your car with Android Auto
Google’s 2014 I/O keynote has been packed full of action so far, and the fun continued as Google revealed plans to bring Android software and …
Google unveils Android L
Google’s biggest event of the year is now officially underway. Google brings thousands of developers together each year for its annual I/O conference and thankfully, …
Google’s I/O 2014 keynote is about to start – watch live streaming video right here
Google fans, the wait is finally over — Google’s biggest event of the year is about to begin. Like Apple’s WWDC conference, Google I/O is a massive …
5.5-inch iPhone 6 model compared to iPhone 5s and Android phablets in new HD video
We have seen several videos of mockups said to accurately represent Apple’s 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model, but we’ve never seen one quite like this. A …
