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5 Instant Messaging Apps Only Millennials Will Remember

staff@bgr.com (Nichols deCourville) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:47:00 +0000

While iMessage and Meta's apps dominate modern messaging, there have been many other instant messaging apps that were hugely popular in the past.

5 Things You Never Knew Google Photos Could Actually Do

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000

While Google Photos is known for organizing and storing photos in the cloud, it can do a lot more now. Here are some powerful yet unique features in the app.

What Those Black Dots Under Your MacBook's Apps Mean

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Those black dots under your Mac apps aren't just for show. Discover what they signal about system resources and how to hide them for a cleaner Dock.

5 Things You Didn't Know Your iPhone's Reminders App Could Do

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The seemingly basic Reminders app on the iPhone can do a lot more than just remind you of important tasks. Here are some great features in the app.

5 Apps You Should Have Downloaded On Your Xbox In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0000

While gaming remains the primary purpose of any console, the latest Xbox consoles can do a lot more thanks to the variety of apps available.

YouTube's TV App Is Getting A New Feature That Has Been On Mobile For Years

staff@bgr.com (Jonathan Sayers) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The YouTube app for smart TVs is finally getting a feature mobile users have had for years, closing one of the more obvious gaps on the platform.

Instagram Finally Found A Premium Feature You Might Want - And It's A Little Creepy

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Meta is testing an Instagram subscription with a premium feature that seems useful on paper, but might be a little creepy once you stop and think about it.

The White House Launched Its Own App With A Glaring Privacy Issue

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0000

A new White House app promises direct access to the administration, but its data collection and app behavior raise some serious privacy concerns.

Android Auto Finally Gets YouTube – Minus Its Most Important Feature

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:17:00 +0000

YouTube is finally coming to Android Auto, but the version rolling out now is missing something so central to the app that it's hard to overlook.

Google Is Finally Letting You Change Your Gmail Username - Here's How

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:30:06 +0000

Google is finally adding the long-awaited feature to change that Gmail username you've had since college, but there are a few caveats you should know about.

5 Essential Google TV Apps You Should Be Using In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Andrew Morrisey) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:47:00 +0000

Google TV offers far more than the convenient curation and organization of content - it also supports a broad ecosystem of third-party apps.

5 Hidden iPad Notes App Tricks You Should Stop Sleeping On

staff@bgr.com (Marinel Sigue) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:17:00 +0000

If you're a fan of Apple Notes and use it to organize your life, you won't want to miss out on these useful app features available on the iPad.

WhatsApp Is Officially Coming To Apple CarPlay Soon

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:43:51 +0000

WhatsApp is finally getting a long-awaited Apple CarPlay version. Here's everything you need to know about how it compares to the popular iPhone app.

12 Things You Never Knew Your Laptop's Function Keys Could Actually Do

staff@bgr.com (Ritwik Mitra) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000

Think you know your keyboard? Think again. Unlock the secret power of your function keys with these 12 clever laptop hacks and shortcuts.

Did The Codi Robot Survive After Shark Tank? Here's What Happened After Season 12

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:17:00 +0000

The Codi robot was pitched as a learning tool for children that could replace screens, so you'll be pretty shocked at how the Sharks reacted.

9 Things You Should Never Ask Your Google Home

staff@bgr.com (Branden Lizardi) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0000

There are certain things you shouldn't ask your Google Home, sometimes due to doubts over accuracy, or worries over the security and privacy of information.

Ditch Your Kindle Unlimited Subscription For These Cheaper Alternatives

staff@bgr.com (Eduardo Ariedo) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Kindle Unlimited may be a power-reader's dream, but if you want to shed expensive subscriptions or you don't read enough to justify it, there are alternatives.

Every Amazon Echo Speaker Compatible With Alexa+

staff@bgr.com (Briley Kenney) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:47:00 +0000

Alexa+ is promising a new level of capability for Amazon's virtual assistant, but not necessarily for every Echo device. Some older models might miss out.

12 Cool New Apps That Will Upgrade Your Mac Experience In 2026

staff@bgr.com (Khamosh Pathak) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:02:00 +0000

The Mac has a thriving developer community, with independents and large companies both introducing new and interesting apps for the platform in 2026.

Why There's Simply No Need For Microsoft Office Anymore

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Microsoft Office programs were ubiquitous with productivity and a variety of projects, but these days, cheaper cloud-based equivalents are much more common.