Expertise
Apple, Marvel, ChatGPT
- Chris has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2007.
- When he's not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he closely follows the events in Marvel's Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
- Outside of work, you'll catch him streaming new movies and TV shows, or training to run (and blog about) his next marathon.
Experience
Chris started blogging about tech by accident when he figured out his passion for consumer electronics, especially mobile devices, and telling stories could be intertwined. Since the first iPhone arrived, he has been closely following the mobile industry and its impact on an increasing number of fields, whether it was the nascent streaming business, the superhero flicks that quickly became fan-favorites, or the dawn of AI. He's been with BGR since 2013 after stints at Android Authority, AppleInsider, and blogs that no longer exist. He also covered Mobile World Congress on location for multiple years, and virtually attended nearly every major tech event during that time.
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Have you noticed that your iPhone's brightness sometimes suddenly drops on its own and wondered why? Here's what you need to know about how to fix this problem.
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Technology
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Uber's most recent report about the tech its riders leave behind contains some pretty surprising items.
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Galaxy phones last. iPhones last. Whether one consistently outlasts the other is a question worth digging into, and the answer is genuinely complicated.
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Apps & Software
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Waze is rolling out a navigation feature that Google Maps has had since 2022. Not everyone has it yet, but it's making its way through the app.
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Apps & Software
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The three blinking dots in iMessage don't always mean what you think they do. There's a simple explanation for why they show up when it seems no one is typing.
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Old iPods are popular again, but their storage situation shows just how much portable tech has changed. This iPhone 17 comparison makes it abundantly clear.
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That "5G UC" label in your status bar isn't just a standard 5G indicator. It's a specific network designation from T-Mobile, and what it means is worth knowing.
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Technology
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First, it was DJI, now this affordable brand is caught in the crosshairs. See which 4K quadcopter is now on the no-fly list for recreational enthusiasts.
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If you read on a Kindle made before 2012, you've probably noticed significant changes. Find out which functions are no longer supported.
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Apps & Software
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Google Search still dominates, but something shifted after I/O 2026. Alternatives like DuckDuckGo are seeing traffic spikes, and the timing is telling.
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Technology
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Amazon rolled out a new Kindle feature that's useful if you read multiple books at once or tend to take long breaks between sessions. Here's what it does.
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Apps & Software
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To keep kids safer, Apple's latest software adds robust new features that give parents total control over what minors are able to see on their iPhones.
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Pairing an Apple Watch with an Android phone is technically possible. Whether it's worth doing is a different question, and the answer has a lot of caveats.
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Ever noticed the half- or crescent-moon icon at the top of your iPhone and wondered what it's all about? Here's what that symbol means and how it can help you.
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The upcoming iOS 27 finally brings the Liquid Glass fix iOS 26 needed from the start, a setting that users can adjust to their own preferred level.
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Technology
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While most iPad models people are likely to still be regularly using will be updated to Apple's iPadOS 27, these five models won't, for various reasons.
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iOS 27 supports more iPhones than any previous release, but only three models qualify for every feature. It all comes down to a spec Apple rarely discusses.
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Seeing "TFW" in your iPhone's status bar and not sure what it means? It's not a bug, and it won't affect your service. Here's what's actually going on.
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Good news! iOS 27 will support all of the same iPhone models as iOS 26, so you won't have to buy a new phone to download Apple's latest mobile update.
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Accessories
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Wondering why your music sounds muffled? Before you buy new headphones, discover the gross, hidden culprits killing your volume — and how to fix them.
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With iOS 27 right around the corner, here are some of the best Android 17 features that we hope Apple takes inspiration from and adds to the iPhone.
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If you've noticed a small blinking dot on your Samsung phone's display, it's not something to worry about. Here's what it does and why you're seeing it.
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Apple made a big deal out of titanium when it debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro. Two years later, the Pro models quietly switched to something else entirely.
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While there's no dearth of Android smartwatches from renowned brands, there are multiple reasons why I chose the Apple Watch over the competition.
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Are you overestimating your daily burn? Learn the crucial difference between these two metrics so you can track your progress with better accuracy.
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Take a Message, the AI voicemail tool Google built for Pixel phones, just got an update that brings it closer to how a traditional answering machine works.
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Foldable phones have come a long way, but ask longtime owners how they've held up and you'll get a much more complicated answer than the marketing suggests.
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