This is the reason I rarely open Apple’s Messages app anymore
The SMS messages come with increasing regularity, almost daily now. The Apple Messages app on my iPhone stays loaded up with text messages from Amazon, …
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Samsung to launch a double-folding phone later this year
A few days ago, Samsung warned investors and fans that the current chip shortage might prevent it from launching a new Galaxy Note smartphone this …
OLED Nintendo Switch will give graphics performance a huge boost
Nintendo is about as secretive as Apple when it comes to hardware, but in recent weeks, reports about an upgraded Switch model have begun to …
iOS 14.5 beta 5 and iPadOS 14.5 beta 5 rolling out on iPhone and iPad
Apple seeded the latest beta releases of iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 on Tuesday, bringing iPhone and iPad users one step closer to the public …
Every Apple fan should know these battery-saving iPhone tricks
Battery life on the iPhone over the past few years has managed to remain somewhat consistent, even as Apple has steadily introduced more powerful processors …
OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 9 review: Comparing 2021’s most impressive Androids
It goes without saying that 2020 was a bizarre year for everyone reading this right now. Because of the pandemic, our lives were changed in …
OnePlus 9 live stream: Watch the launch event live right here
It has been over two months since Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S21 series, but another major player on the Android scene is finally ready to …
Review: After 2 weeks, I still can’t believe how good Master & Dynamic’s new MW08 earphones are
Longtime BGR readers will know that I fancy myself something of an audiophile. I am absolutely not a sound snob who scoffs at affordable personal …
Top insider leaks more details about Apple’s mixed reality glasses
A series of reports from separate sources claimed in the past few months that Apple is working on at least two individual smart glasses that …
There’s an easy fix for the Android apps that keep crashing on your phone
If you’ve found yourself unable to use some of the apps that you frequently open on your Android phone because they kept crashing, you are …
Google’s latest announcement could be huge news for the Pixel
About a year ago, there were already plenty of Pixel 5 rumors floating around. We had heard that the phone would feature a mid-range processor …
HomePod mini has a secret feature Apple hasn’t activated yet
Launched last year, the $99 HomePod mini turned out to be a much bigger success for Apple than the larger and more expensive HomePod. Apple …
Google might soon release the first beta of its mysterious OS that may replace Android
Google has been working on a mysterious new operating system called Fuchsia for the past few years. Fuchsia has appeared in various leaks during that …
Incredible new fabric tech can transform your clothing into a smart display
In a world filled with smart cars, smartwatches, and even smart appliances like refrigerators and lamps, is it possible that smart clothing is the next …
Here’s when one insider says Apple’s iPhone 13 will be released in 2021
The novel coronavirus pandemic impacted every industry on the planet, and even with all of its resources, Apple had to adjust its launch plans for …
Google just released an exciting new app with wireless tech that’s better than Bluetooth
Google just released an exciting Wi-Fi application that will not really provide any useful features for the time being. However, the move is part of …
T-Mobile just leaked new OnePlus 9 details
OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 9 series on Tuesday, but the Chinese smartphone maker isn’t likely to make any shocking revelations during the show. It’s …
Intel tried to dunk on Mac, but ended up accidentally mocking a PC
Intel made waves (small waves, but waves nonetheless) this week when it launched an ad campaign featuring none other than the “I’m a Mac” guy …
Google Maps just got a great new location sharing feature, but it already needs fixing
Aside from helping you navigate, Google Maps has another useful location-related feature. You can use the app to share your location with other people. That’s …
Here’s more evidence that the iPhone could get Touch ID back
Apple replaced the Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the iPhone and iPad Pro with something much more secure. Face ID was the first 3D facial …
Hackers used multiple zero-day exploits to target iPhone, Android, and Windows users
Even though the security mechanisms implemented by Apple to protect iOS and keep hundreds of millions of devices secure have improved by leaps and bounds, …
Apple just patented this new tech for its most ambitious product ever
Apple this month was granted a patent for an intelligent interior lighting system that can adjust to the environment around it and various use-case scenarios. …
Apple gave iPhone developers a stark warning about trying to secretly track users
Last year, Apple announced new privacy features that would eventually roll out in iOS 14. One of them arrived in late 2020, the app privacy …
Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger are down around the world
Instagram and WhatsApp suddenly went down on Friday at around 1:30 p.m. ET. It is unclear what exactly is causing the problem, but the outage …
5 awesome things didn’t know you could do with Google Chrome
The first incarnation of Google Chrome was released in 2008, making it something of a late-come to the web browser market. Still, Chrome quickly managed …
This viral TikTok hack for organizing your desktop is blowing people’s minds
Before I organized my desktop a few days ago, I embarrassingly had well over 100 files littering my screen. From screenshots and videos to an …
Apple mixed reality glasses might feature eye tracking and iris recognition tech
Apple is widely rumored to be working on several types of smart glasses that will be launched in the coming years. The mixed reality (MR) …
Intel’s desperate attack on MacBooks is already backfiring
Intel mounted a massive ad campaign against the M1 MacBooks a few weeks ago, starting with a round of ads that highlighted all the ways …
Facebook wants to read your mind, but it’s not as terrifying as it sounds
You might say that Facebook is already reading your mind, given the amount of data it’s collecting about your browsing habits and app usage. Facebook’s …
Think 2FA SMS texts make your logins safe? Look how easy they are to hack
Two-factor authentication was back in the news on Thursday, with Facebook announcing its support of physical security keys for 2FA on mobile devices via a …
