iOS 7: The perfect mobile platform for murderers
Ok, so iOS 7 isn’t the most beloved software Apple has ever released. User experience experts don’t like it, design experts don’t like it 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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Nexus 5 gets torn apart in high-quality photo gallery ahead of launch
Google hasn’t even launched its new Nexus 5 yet but the highly-anticipated handset has already been torn apart. Smartphone parts leaker Fanatic Fone awoke from …
Apple retail partner says Retina iPad mini will launch on November 21
For the second time this year, Apple unveiled a product without sharing a release date. The Mac Pro was the first and it still doesn’t …
Sony posts $196 million Q2 loss despite strong smartphone sales
Sony said shipments of its Xperia smartphones were strong in the September quarter, but weak camera and PC sales coupled with the flop of its …
If the Retina iPad mini is impossible to find this holiday season, blame Sharp
Apple’s second-generation iPad mini is also the second hardware product the company has announced this year without providing a firm launch date, and CEO Tim …
Does anyone really want smartwatches?
We have covered smartwatches with increasing frequency over the past year here at BGR, and almost every time we do, we can’t help but wonder …
BlackBerry market share falls to just 1.5%
While BlackBerry continues to enjoy stunning adoption rates for its new cross-platform BBM messaging apps, its smartphone business is in free fall. Industry watchers issued …
Here’s how to disable Twitter’s annoying new timeline photos
As most active Twitter users undoubtedly noticed, Twitter on Tuesday added a new feature to its website and mobile apps that is definitely making waves. …
Galaxy Note 3 shipments rocket to 5 million in first month
Big is bigger than ever before in the global smartphone market. Samsung recently debuted its new Galaxy Note 3 phablet and the handset had some …
Google redesigns Glass, makes it look even more geeky than before
Google on Monday evening unveiled a slightly redesigned new version of its Google Glass Explorer Edition connected eyewear… and it doesn’t help. In fact, if anything, …
How far can fanboys carry Apple?
Apple reported its results for the fiscal fourth quarter on Monday and it has been on something of a roller coaster ride since then. Shares …
Is your iPhone 5s battery life awful? Apple might replace it for free
If you upgraded to a new flagship iPhone 5s recently and you’re now finding that your battery drains particularly quickly, it might be Apple’s fault. …
Sprint operating loss widens in Q3 as subscribers continue to head elsewhere
Sprint on Wednesday morning reported results for the third quarter, marking the first time the company posted earnings results since being acquired by Japanese carrier …
BlackBerry says it will bring ads to BBM for Android, iPhone soon
We have good news and bad news, BBM fans. The good news is that BlackBerry has confirmed its plans to bring new features to its …
Smartphone shipments surge in Q3 as Apple falls further behind
Smartphone shipments surged to a record high in the third quarter, but Apple continued to lose ground as lower-cost devices proliferate in emerging markets. Research …
iPhone 6 with 5-inch 1080p HD display reportedly launching next year
Apple’s new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c aren’t even two months old and we have already seen a half-dozen iPhone 6 rumors pop up since …
Leaked specs again show what a beast Google’s Nexus 5 will be
If you didn’t believe the previous 512 leaks, hopefully the 513th will convince you: Google’s upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone is going to be a snarling …
Apple’s Q4 in charts
Apple posted its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Monday and Wall Street was not impressed. Apple’s results were strong indeed, however growth is slowing significantly, margins …
WSJ: Google’s smartwatch will launch in the next few months
Following Samsung’s critically panned Galaxy Gear, Google is next in line with an answer to Apple’s nonexistent “iWatch.” According to a report on Tuesday from …
Still kicking: Nokia has yet another Lumia phone in the works
Nokia has announced six new devices since it jointly announced a deal to sell its handset and services divisions to Microsoft, and now a leaked …
Apple posts huge Q4 earnings: Record $7.5B profit on $37.5B in sales
Apple’s earnings are always the most highly anticipated results of the season among technology companies, and this year’s September quarter is no different. The tail …
Video: Microsoft shows off key Xbox One features in gameplay tour
We hope you like the new look of Windows 8, gamers, because that’s what you’re in store for if you opt for Microsoft’s upcoming new Xbox One video …
App developer: iOS 7 commits an ‘unjustifiable’ crime against good design
When it comes to Apple’s huge redesign in iOS 7, feelings have certainly been mixed. iOS 7 is a huge renovation of Apple’s popular mobile …
Samsung’s new 64-bit processor reportedly ready for Galaxy S5
Samsung is reportedly in the late stages of developing a 64-bit mobile processor similar to the one it fabricates for Apple’s latest mobile devices — purely …
How pay TV plans to kill Aereo
If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em… and if your cohorts can’t crush ’em in court, crush ’em in the market. Aereo is a streaming …
Google’s Nexus 5 may finally launch on Friday
We really, really hope the latest report on the Nexus 5’s release date is accurate for two reasons. First, we’re tired of Nexus 5 release …
Here’s why Apple didn’t launch gold iPads
We knew just about everything there was to know about Apple’s new iPads heading into last week’s unveiling, but Apple did have a few surprises …
LG slams Samsung as it debuts G Flex curved smartphone
Because holding a phablet to your face while making phone calls isn’t awkward enough, LG has introduced a phablet shaped like a banana. In a …
Google’s Android 4.4 KitKat OS is reportedly a huge TV play
Google’s fresh new Android 4.4. KitKat update is set to be released later this month and when it finally does begin rolling out, it will …
Why are Vine videos 6 seconds long?
Instagram tried to crush Vine when it added video-sharing to its popular mobile service, and initially it looked like the company might succeed. Vine is …
