Google is the top publisher on Apple’s iOS App Store (but not on Google Play)
Here’s a painfully ironic twist of fate if you happen to work for a particular Cupertino, California-based consumer tech giant: Google, maker of iOS’s top …
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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Download this app right now: Pocketbooth for iPhone is now free
Some time ago, when dinosaurs still roamed the Earth, there were no smartphones to help teens and tweens take selfies on the go. Instead, if …
You don’t have to wait until September to buy an iPhone 6 (mockup)
Apple’s next-generation iPhone 6 is widely expected to launch sometime in September this year, perhaps around the same time the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c …
Another big security flaw found in iOS 7.1
Providing users who aren’t overly concerned with privacy an option to forgo certain protections in favor of convenience is a good thing. Enabling those less …
Level 3 calls out Comcast, TWC and others for ‘deliberately harming’ their own broadband service
Level 3, a tier 1 Internet service provider based in Colorado, has called out Comcast, Charter, Time Warner Cable and other top U.S. ISPs for …
HTC forecasts Q2 profit as revenue seen doubling
HTC still hasn’t shared any firm numbers that might reveal how well its new flagship HTC One (M8) is faring against stiff competition from Samsung and Apple, …
Leak suggests Samsung’s next Galaxy Tabs will be two of the most impressive tablets ever
Samsung has released some pretty impressive Android tablets in the past, but a new rumor suggests that the company’s next flagship slates could be some of the …
Download this app right now: Vhoto adds an awesome feature to the iPhone’s camera for free
Installments in this series typically focus on paid iOS and Android apps that are available for free for a limited time, but sometimes a regularly …
These are the weirdest things people search for on Google
Google’s popular search engine has changed the world by putting a wealth of information at our fingertips. Knowledge is power and information has never been more …
Microsoft’s move to patch massive Windows XP flaw called ‘an act of utter stupidity’
A massive security vulnerability was recently discovered in Microsoft’s popular web browser, Internet Explorer, that could potentially “corrupt memory in a way that could allow …
How to stop your iPhone from tracking your every move
Every few months, iPhone users around the world begin to panic yet again as a new round of tech blog coverage reminds us that Apple’s …
The iPhone 6 leak we’ve been waiting for: Completely redesigned iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 5s
The floods of leaks leading up to Apple’s various product announcements are inevitable, but they always seem to take a slightly different shape. Last year, …
Google announces same-day delivery service in New York and Los Angeles
Google on Monday morning announced that it is expanding its same-day delivery service into Manhattan and West Los Angeles for participating retailers. Dubbed “Google Shopping …
Jury finds Samsung guilty of infringing some patents in Apple trial – awards paltry $120M
The implications in the weeks-long patent trial between Apple and Samsung couldn’t have been bigger — or more difficult for most consumers to care about. …
You can now turn any HTC One (M8) into the Harman Kardon edition
HTC’s new flagship HTC One (M8) is the best Android phone in the world for a number of reasons. The design is gorgeous, the build …
Windows XP’s long, drawn-out death is finally giving Microsoft what it wants
Like it or not, Windows XP is no longer a smart option for personal computing. Microsoft went against its word and issued one last security …
5 Android apps that will dramatically improve your phone’s battery life
Newer Android smartphones like Samsung’s Galaxy S5 and the HTC One (M8) ship with fantastic new software features designed to combat the biggest problem in …
The ultimate tool for comparing cell phones and service plans from every carrier
With all the fantastic smartphones that have launched in recent months, finding a great phone is becoming easier than ever. Finding the right wireless provider and …
7 tips to help you optimize and organize your Gmail
For many email users, Gmail seemed like a gift from the heavens when it first debuted in April 2004. Compared to other popular email services at …
These are the best new iPhone and iPad apps in the world
Here at BGR, we often try to help point out great iPhone, iPad and Android apps that are worth checking out. Sometimes we focus on …
iOS loses market share in April as Android – and BlackBerry! – gain
Apple might have kept iPhone sales surprisingly strong in the March quarter this year, but things might be starting to cool off now that it has been …
Passenger captures video as airplane’s engine bursts into flames
Air travel is stressful enough when everything goes according to plan — now imagine being on a plane and having one of the aircraft’s engines burst …
Download this app right now: Gorgeous calendar app Calendate for iPhone is now free
As much as people seem to dislike Apple’s redesigned calendar app in iOS 7, it’s really not that hard to find third-party alternatives that are …
Unmasked: The world’s first clear look at Amazon’s smartphone
Amazon is still more than a month away from unveiling its first own-brand smartphone, but there isn’t much mystery that remains. BGR gave the world its …
Some key iOS 8 features reportedly delayed and pushed back to iOS 8.1
Apple plans to unveil its next major iOS release during its upcoming WWDC conference in June, as it does each year. With the June 2nd …
AT&T eying DirecTV takeover in a move that could make it America’s top pay TV provider
With Comcast and Time Warner Cable fighting to merge, AT&T has no intentions of sitting idle. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday night reported that AT&T …
T-Mobile adds more customers in Q1 than all other carriers combined, but swings to loss
T-Mobile on Thursday morning reported its results for the first quarter of the year, marking the first time the scrappy carrier added more than 2 …
Spending all your money has never looked so good
Nothing has been made official at this point, but it’s pretty clear that Apple is working on a mobile payment product. Chief executive Tim Cook …
Deal alert: $299 gets you a contract-free Moto X with unlimited plans starting at $25
Android fans love the Moto X, Motorola’s customizable flagship phone that debuted last year. The phone offers decent specs and a nicely enhanced Android experience, …
How to download any YouTube video in seconds
YouTube changed the world, plain and simple. It made video an integral part of the Internet and it continues to give anyone and everyone a …
