Resident Evil 4 proves how serious Apple is about iPhone gaming
I talked a lot about the surprising A17 Pro chip that Apple unveiled during the iPhone 15 launch event last week. The chip is exclusive …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Latest Articles by Chris Smith
Jony Ive may be working on an AI hardware device powered by ChatGPT
Jony Ive is the man responsible for most of Apple’s design language. The iPhone might be the most iconic product designed by his design team. …
Deadpool 3: Release date, cast, trailers, & everything we know
When Disney announced the massive purchase of Fox, MCU fans realized that all the Marvel properties Fox held would return home. The X-Men, Deadpool (Ryan …
I hope the iPhone 16 won’t have the same overheating problem as the iPhone 15 Pro
It’s unclear how widespread it is, but the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are overheating in real-life use. We’ve heard of two separate …
Did the LG Gram Fold fix the foldable screen creasing problem?
LG got out of the mobile business the same year it should have launched a phone with a rollable display as an alternative to handsets …
Marvel insider teases the plot of Deadpool 3 with two words
The writers inked a new deal with the producers, and now Hollywood can finally get back to work. That is, as long as the actors …
Did the iPhone 15 force Google to offer these amazing Pixel 8 preorder deals?
For the second year in a row, iPhone rumors claimed Apple would raise the iPhone Pro prices. And Apple surprised buyers by keeping the same …
Tubi Rabbit AI uses ChatGPT GPT-4 to find what you want to watch
Regardless of the streaming platform, we spend way too much time choosing what to watch next when we don’t have anything particular in mind. We …
Some iPhone 15 owners are complaining that it overheats while charging
After an A17 Pro review indicated the iPhone 15 Pro models can overheat while gaming, some buyers have identified another instance where the new iPhones …
What is the iPhone 16’s mysterious Capture button?
Most iPhone 15 buyers are still getting used to the new handsets, but we already have the first iPhone 16 rumors out. One of the …
Your titanium iPhone 15 Pro might need a protective case after all
I did not upgrade to the iPhone 15 this year. My iPhone 14 Pro is nearly identical to the base iPhone 15, anyway. But the …
ChatGPT will support voice and picture prompts for free
I thought Google delivered a huge blow to ChatGPT last week when incorporating Bard in various apps. Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Flights are just …
The Office reboot from Greg Daniels is reportedly in development
It’s finally happening: the writers (WGA) and the producers (AMPTP) are tentatively in agreement about ending the months-long strike. All that’s needed is a vote …
Battery life test crowns iPhone 15 Plus as the new king, not the iPhone 15 Pro Max
You’d think the iPhone 15 Pro Max would be the best choice for consumers looking for stellar battery life above all else. After all, the …
3 iPhone 15 Pro features that turn it into a great PS5 rival – and 1 caveat
The contraption in the image above isn’t ChatGPT responding to a prompt asking it to imagine a portable PS5. It’s the $199 PlayStation Portal that …
Here’s how Apple would add RCS support to iMessage if Google won
Google has once again advertised the weakness of Android by begging Apple to enable RCS support in iMessage, a key feature of the iPhone. But …
iOS 17’s Messages app has a brilliant gesture you need to learn
The public iOS 17 release has been out for a few days. I’m still getting used to some of the new features that Apple added …
iOS 17 brings 2 big Safari improvements to iPhone and iPad
I might not be a big fan of Safari on Mac, but Safari is the browser I use on my iPhone 14 Pro. That’s because …
iPhone 15 box has a hidden security feature Apple should add to all iPhones and AirPods
It’s iPhone 15 day, with millions of iPhone buyers set to receive one of the four new models today. As was the case in previous …
Amazon Prime Video is getting ads unless you pay an extra $3 per month
As someone who has defended Netflix’s price hikes over the years, I can’t say I’m surprised to hear that Amazon will raise the price of …
First iPhone 15 Pro teardown shows how easy it is to repair
The iPhone 15 series is shipping to buyers who preordered the handset on Friday. Millions of people will get to experience the iPhone 15/Plus or …
Every iPhone and Android should share battery cycle information
The iPhone 15 models come with two exclusive battery health features that Apple decided not to bring to older iPhones. One lets you prevent charging …
Deadpool 3 director accidentally confirmed some big spoilers
Deadpool 3 production is still halted because actors and writers are on strike. Word on the street is that the writers might ink a new …
iOS 17’s new haptic touch feature actually makes your iPhone feel faster
As soon as Apple rolled out the iOS 17 update earlier this week, I upgraded my iPhone 14 Pro. I then tweaked my new iOS …
iPhone 15 Pro test shows A17 Pro chip throttling and overheating
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have Apple’s A17 Pro, the company’s newest System-on-Chip (SoC). This is the only 3nm chip in the …
3 exclusive iPhone 15 features that should be available on the iPhone 14 Pro
Come Friday, millions of buyers will get their hands on the iPhone 15 Pro handsets and experience all the new features inside the 2023 iPhones, …
6 iOS 17 settings I changed after I updated my iPhone
iOS 17 marks the first update where I skipped the beta. Instead, I waited patiently for the public iOS 17 release to arrive. I updated …
What iPhone ban? The iPhone 15 is already a hit in China
In the week preceding the iPhone 15 launch, reports from China detailed the government’s purported iPhone ban in the country. At the same time, there …
Official WhatsApp app for iPad is finally in development
The smartphone has always been the natural home for Meta’s popular instant messaging app, WhatsApp. That’s because WhatsApp accounts need phone numbers to work. But …
iPhone 15 has a new battery health feature the iPhone 14 Pro needs right away
A few days ago, a discovery in iOS 17 code indicated that Apple has built a new battery health feature into the iPhone 15 version …
