This is what life is like for an iPhone loyalist who switches to Android
The “iPhone vs. Android” debate is an odd one but it’s also quite prevalent among technology enthusiasts, so we cover it often here on BGR. …
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The post-PC era takes shape: Apple devices outsold Windows in Q4
Recent research from analyst Benedict Evans reveals that in the fourth quarter last year, Apple shipped more “computers” than all of Microsoft’s Windows partners combined. Evans counted …
$13 billion worth of old iPhones are sitting in our closets and drawers
When you upgraded to your most recent phone, what did you do with the old one? Based on market research group OnePoll’s latest “Mobile Mountain …
This iOS app promises to keep the naked Valentine’s Day videos you send from being shared
As Snapchat has grown more and more popular, it has increasingly become a target for hackers and developers looking to help users save messages that …
Here’s how to make calls on your iPhone sound 100 times better for free
In iOS 7, Apple introduced a feature called FaceTime audio that offers sound quality that is far better than anything we had ever experienced before …
Flappy Bird creator reveals why he made the game so infuriatingly difficult
When Nguyen Ha Dong released Flappy Bird on iOS and Android, he had no idea how different his life would become. The frustrating mobile game …
This tiny smartphone charger might be exactly what we’ve been waiting for
With less than tree days to go, Native Union’s Jump Kickstarter project is approaching $300,000 in pledges, well over its initial $40,000 funding goal. “The …
Flappy Bird devices selling for thousands of dollars on eBay
Flappy Bird developer Nguyen Ha Dong on Saturday surprisingly announced via Twitter that he will remove the popular game from app stores in following hours, …
How to make a killing as an international iPhone dealer
The next time you travel overseas, you might want to bring a hefty stock of unlocked iPhones with you — they might just make you …
Viral hit ‘Secret’ is the stupidest app I have ever seen… and I can’t stop using it
I cannot tell you how much I dislike Secret, the latest social iPhone app to “go viral” and spread through the handsets of early adopters …
5 great Android apps that do amazing things the iPhone can’t
Apple’s mobile platform is quite capable, especially with the additions Apple has made recently in iOS 6 and iOS 7. Developers now have more access …
Apple might have finally found a way to fix its awful autocorrect tech
Apple’s first iPhone was unveiled seven years ago and plenty has changed since the original model debuted. One thing that hasn’t really changed, however, is …
Apple’s wireless charging tech for the iPhone could be revolutionary
A new patent awarded to Apple reveals the company is interested in producing its own wireless charging docks for mobile devices, AppleInsider reveals. However, these …
Apple’s unaired Super Bowl ad for Mac was shot entirely on iPhone
Instead of competing with the usual rivals in the tech business for the consumer’s attention during this year’s Super Bowl edition, Apple decided not to …
Student forced to ‘stop, drop and roll’ when her iPhone caught fire in her pocket
Walking and texting might not be the only risk associated with smartphone ownership. According to the Portland Press Herald, a middle school student in Kennebunk, …
How to make a million stunning iOS 7 wallpapers yourself
I get a tremendous number of messages from BGR readers. So many, in fact, that I recently had to destroy email. Some are looking to …
‘Paper’ iPhone app stuffs Facebook into Flipboard
Facebook on Thursday unveiled Paper, its own Flipboard-like news-and-social application that will launch on iPhone on February 3rd – an iPad-optimized version of the app …
Apple pushes out iOS 7.0.5 update for iPhone
Apple released the iOS 7.0.5 update on Wednesday, a very minor update for iOS 7 that should fix network issues for the iPhone 5s and …
Apple faces fines for blocking LTE on the iPhone
Even though newer iPhone models have support for multiple 4G LTE bands, which would allow them to connect to various networks around the world, buyers may …
British spies can remotely ‘Smurf’ your iPhone and Android phone
Unsurprisingly, it’s not just the NSA that can hack iPhones and other mobile devices in order to retrieve data that may be relevant to an …
Terrifying new smartphone malware tracks your swipes to steal your PIN
Smartphone malware is on the rise and with 99% of known malware targeting Google’s Android platform — which is also the most popular mobile platform …
NFC comes to the iPhone with brand new line of cases
DeviceFidelity on Monday announced that even more special iPhone cases containing its near field communication (NFC) technology for Isis payments will be available in AT&T …
Video: Tim Cook discusses Apple’s new device, larger iPhone in sit down with ABC
While celebrating the Mac’s 30th birthday, Apple execs have talked to the press this week in interviews with Macworld, and ABC News. The former has already …
Apple fan explains what it’s like to use Android for six months
We see plenty of iPhone users switch to Android for a period of time and then write about their experiences. For example, we recently read …
Why you should always back up your smartphone before telling off your boss
An unexpected side effect of the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy many companies are adopting is that smart device owners who either quit their jobs or are …
Optrix PhotoX waterproof case review: It’s light, it’s tough, and it works
Last summer, I wrapped my iPhone 5 in a waterproof case built by Optrix. This past week, I did the same for an iPhone 5s, …
AT&T brings NFC and mobile payments to the iPhone
AT&T is apparently getting ready to launch an iPhone accessory that will turn the smartphone into an Isis-ready, NFC-enabled device. Even though the iPhone doesn’t …
Video: How to use a PlayStation 3 controller with an iPhone or iPad
Various game controllers have been specifically created for use with iOS devices in games that support MFi (Made for iPhone) controllers, but Sony’s PS3 DualShock …
This awesome iOS 7 tweak finally lets iPhone fans drink the Kool-Aid
Smartphone enthusiasts who don’t use Apple products and make it their business to chastise iPhone users online at every opportunity often tell Apple fans that …
Beats Music streaming service launches in the U.S.
Beats Music on Tuesday launched its streaming service in the U.S., with iPhone users being the first to get access to a mobile application – …
