Is America getting over its smartphone subsidy addiction?
You’ve seen the advertisements, and you’ve seen them for years. New smartphones for nothing beyond a signature, with the latest and greatest running just $199. …
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6 awesome paid iPhone apps that are now free for a limited time
Here at BGR, we often tell readers when a nifty paid app is available for free for a limited time. Paying for apps is of …
Download this app immediately: Convertizo 2 for iPhone is now free
Unit converting apps are an interesting breed in the iOS App Store. While most app categories contain a few real gems buried beneath a mountain …
This is the one USB stick every iPhone fan will want to own
Do you want a quick way to zip files from your iPhone or iPad to your PC that doesn’t involve carrying a Lightning cable around …
Awesome new app displays iPhone notifications on your Mac
Wouldn’t it be great if the notifications on your iPhone also popped up on your Mac while you were working or doing anything else on …
Download this app right now: Incredible iPhone translator Speak & Translate is now free
2014 might be a relatively boring year for smartphone fans, but every once in a while you come across an app that makes you appreciate how …
Warning: Don’t waste your money on knockoff iPhone Lightning cables
When Apple ushered in the Lightning cable with the iPhone 5, millions of folks groaned collectively. A new connector means new accessories and outdated doodads, …
How to avoid the annoying SMS bug plaguing people who switch from iPhone to Android
Thanks to an ongoing issue with the way Apple built its iMessage platform, users who switch away from an iPhone to an Android phone or …
In a rush? Here’s how to charge your iPhone or Android battery as quickly as possible
There’s a reason that battery life has become the biggest determining factor for consumers looking to purchase a new smartphone: battery technology continues to progress …
More than 30 great tips and tricks every iOS 7 user should know
Apple’s iOS mobile platform is easily among the most user-friendly operating systems we have ever seen. But even still, there are so many features and …
Download this app right now: Calendars 5, one of our favorite iPhone calendar apps, is now free
In a recent feature covering 5 gorgeous free iPhone apps, we discussed a fantastic new calendar app called Magneto that looks to put a new spin …
Check out this slick iPhone case that doubles as a secondary battery
Augment is the name of a new case and charger combo for the iPhone that is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Unlike existing case solutions that help users prolong the …
Download this app right now: Stunning photo editor AFilter for iPhone is now free
There are thousands of paid photo editing apps in the iOS App Store and to be frank, most of them would probably be overpriced even if …
Does Android crush iOS when it comes to usability? The answer may lie in a single screenshot
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs famously vowed to destroy Android because it is a stolen product. “I don’t want your money,” Jobs is said to have told Google’s …
Switching from the iPhone to Android is now more annoying than ever
Stories from iPhone deserters typically fall into one of two categories: either they love their new Android phones or they can’t wait to get back …
5 gorgeous free iPhone apps you need to check out right now (May 2014)
BGR’s recurring series on gorgeous iPhone apps has been a big hit so far. Why? Because digging through the hundreds of thousands of apps in …
Download this app right now: ProCam 2 for iPhone is now free
When it comes to the cameras on Apple’s various iPhone models, two things are consistently true. First, the camera quality is better than just about …
Here’s why Apple needs the iPhone 6 to be more curved than square
While iPhone fans trying to guess what Apple is working on for the next iPhone have posted many wild concepts online showing iPhone 6 designs …
Download this app right now: Logacal, a smarter iPhone calendar app, is now free
Logacal is a brilliant calendar app for people who need to get things done, plain and simple. Traditional calendars present schedules in a monthly view, …
5 reasons iPhone and Android users should consider dumping their messaging apps for BBM
Just as BlackBerry appeared doomed to fade into irrelevancy, the company’s popular chat application BlackBerry Messenger stormed back on to the scene, making its way …
Apple will now refund your money twice as fast
Users who aren’t happy with something they purchased from Apple’s online store should be pleased to hear that Apple has significantly improved refund times in the …
Download this app right now: Gorgeous Weather Glance for iPhone and iPad is now free
What’s the only thing better than a great weather app with a gorgeous design and great features? That’s right — a great weather app with a …
Study: iPhone owners fly more, Android fans ride the bus
A new study looking at iPhone and Android users reveals that iOS device owners are likely to have flown at least once in the past …
Apple knows how to make the iPhone’s camera better without adding a single megapixel
Apple has not entered the megapixel camera war that other smartphone makers are engaged in and has instead preferred to improve picture quality in its …
Download this app right now: OneKey Pro for iPhone will protect you from hackers for free
It’s time to be blunt: If you’re not using a password manager to help ensure that your online passwords are as secure as possible, you’re …
Download this app right now: Notability for iPhone and iPad is now free
Note-taking apps for Apple’s iPhone and iPad are a dime a dozen but every once in a while, a truly noteworthy notes app emerges. Evernote …
Here’s what happens when a longtime iPhone user switches to Android
For Apple loyalists, the mere thought of dumping the iPhone and switching to Android is enough to send shivers down your spine. For Android fans, …
‘Moves’ iPhone app changes privacy policy after being acquired by Facebook
We have covered Moves a few times here on BGR. The sleek and smart iPhone app counts your steps each day using the iPhone 5s’s …
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 …
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 …
