EU accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior in Spotify antitrust case
A report said a few days ago that the European Commission would issue antitrust charges against Apple in a Spotify case. The music streaming service …
Chris Smith 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 his next marathon.
Articles by Chris Smith
Coinbase lets you pay for bitcoin and other cryptos with PayPal
Bitcoin and the entire crypto space have had a spectacular year so far, and the 2021 bull run continues. Bitcoin, ethereum, and even meme coins …
Samsung might be working on an exciting new kind of foldable phone
Samsung is the undisputed leader in the foldable smartphone business, in part because the Korean giant was the first to manufacture phones with foldable screens. …
This $30 a month browser wants to fix the worst thing about Chrome
Chrome is the world’s most popular browser because it’s made by one of the biggest software developers in the world: Google. That’s also the reason …
Android has a unique life-saving feature that you won’t find on any iPhone
The increasing number of iPhones and other Apple devices in use allowed Apple to create a unique device tracking service. It can help users find …
3 things you haven’t tried to fix Apple’s new anti-tracking feature on your iPhone
Apple’s new App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature that rolled out with iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 earlier this week is one of the most talked-about …
Huge leak may reveal Marvel’s next big villain to battle the Avengers
The fourth phase of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe has just started with two very different TV shows that finished their runs on Disney+. But WandaVision and …
Google Maps will make it easier to plan your summer vacation
The summer is approaching fast, and many people are already making travel plans according to what’s currently possible when it comes to pandemic regulations. Safety …
Facebook just confirmed how badly its iPhone privacy nightmare will hurt
Facebook has been attacking Apple’s new privacy protections developed for iOS 14 since late last year. Once Apple started rolling out the app privacy labels …
Spain just became the best place to buy an iPhone
Spain just passed a law that makes it mandatory for manufacturers selling their products in the country to offer three years of warranty for all …
Signal’s epic hack of Cellebrite already already has major consequences
Encrypted instant messaging app Signal hacked security company Cellebrite a few days ago. The Signal developers showed that the app law enforcement agencies use around …
Samsung’s new laptops have one feature that’ll make MacBook users jealous
Samsung on Wednesday announced the four new laptops that we’ve been expecting from the company. They’re all lightweight machines that offer similar specs including 11th-gen …
Leak reveals a new Galaxy Z Fold 3 feature Samsung fans will love
Samsung is widely expected to release two foldable phones in the second half of the year instead of the traditional new Galaxy Note flagship that …
Marvel just explained the biggest controversy from ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’
Marvel’s second Disney+ series concluded last Friday, and things unfolded just as we expected. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier delivered the new Captain America, …
Internal emails reveal the exact reason Apple won’t bring iMessage to Android
When Apple launched iMessage on iPhone a few years ago, it set a new standard for instant messaging experiences on smartphones, effectively killing SMS texting …
This leak might be our first look at a real iPhone 13
We witnessed a barrage of iPhone 13 leaks in the past few days, including detailed schematics for all four iPhone 13 versions, 3D renders, and …
Watch Craig Federighi dodge questions about Apple’s mixed reality glasses
Apple just released a brand new product, AirTag, which first began to appear in rumors more than a year ago. Of course, that’s just one …
Apple’s new macOS update improves iOS app controls – here’s how it works
Macs running on Apple’s M1 system-on-chip (SoC) have been widely praised in reviews. They’re fast and energy-efficient, which are great features for laptops and an …
‘Netflix for Pirates’ is coming back after being forced offline
Popcorn Time is a streaming service that was often referred to as the “Netflix for Pirates” when it first emerged. The app launched more than …
This is the most exciting Marvel movie leak we’ve seen in a long time
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier just wrapped up, delivering the ending that we all expected. Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is the new Captain America, …
EU likely to charge Apple in Spotify antitrust case
Apple’s antitrust case in the European Union (EU) centered around Spotify’s complaints from a couple of years ago will reach an end soon, with the …
How to use the new iPhone feature that Facebook is terrified of
iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 are available for download on iPhone and iPad, bringing several new features that are quite useful. You can unlock the …
Grandson wins the internet by building his grandma a Telegram texting machine
Smartphones are ubiquitous, but not everybody feels at ease operating one. iPhones and Androids feel natural to younger users and tech-savvy individuals, while older generations …
Apple’s AR glasses are reportedly falling behind schedule
Apple has made no secret of its interest in augmented reality (AR). AR has been a core iOS feature for a few years, though AR …
Google’s latest Pixel 5a leak is the most disappointing one yet
A few weeks ago, a leaker claimed that the current chip shortage had convinced Google to discontinue the Pixel 5a, which was expected to launch …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ finale had a crazy credits scene that was cut, leaker claims
We’ve had new Marvel Cinematic Universe content nearly every week for nearly 3 months, with a tiny break between the WandaVision finale and premiere of …
Tim Cook told Mark Zuckerberg how to fix Facebook, but Zuckerberg ignored him
The day that Facebook and other advertising companies have been dreading is almost here. iOS 14.5 will deliver a massive privacy upgrade, forcing all apps …
This is one of Marvel’s most exciting upcoming movies, and no one’s even talking about it
Halfway through The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s finale, I realized that Marvel’s new Captain America story is fantastic, one that shouldn’t be categorized as …
What if this is the Galaxy Z Fold 3’s most exciting feature?
Samsung will launch two foldable smartphones in the coming months if rumors are correct. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 should deliver …
New iPad Pro has a secret feature that Apple can’t really talk about
Starting at $799 or $1,099, depending on the model, the 2021 iPad Pro is Apple’s first tablet that shares the same powerful processor with four …
