Apple is already rejecting apps that track users without asking permission
iOS 14 brought over a couple of privacy features that sent shockwaves through the advertising industry, prompting a massive Facebook protest. The social network went …
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
If you need a rugged phone, Caterpillar’s latest model might do
Anyone looking for phones that can measure the temperature of objects around them is probably familiar with the Caterpillar phones that Bullitt makes. The Cat …
LG rumored to announce that it will shut down its smartphone business
The contraption you see above is called the LG Wing, which is one of the latest smartphone models responsible for LG’s inability to compete in …
How to opt out of Chrome’s user tracking tool that replaces cookies
Google promised a few weeks ago that it would not develop new user-tracking tools once it kills third-party cookies in the near future. Cookies are …
YouTube is testing a big user interface change – here’s what it looks like
YouTube isn’t just a source of free and paid entertainment; it’s also the go-to video service that can help out with most of your problems. …
New teams of Marvel’s Avengers are coming, and we finally have some details
The only thing missing from the MCU Phase 4 at this point is an Avengers 5 movie. That’s the kind of Avengers sequel everybody wants …
Apple was forced to make a big change on its iPhones in Russia
About a year ago, news emerged that a new Russian law would mandate all smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs to have Russian software preinstalled. …
Verizon will give you up to $1,000 to trade in a broken phone – and it’s not a joke
Verizon announced on Wednesday a brand new trade-in promo that will let new and existing customers save money on their next 5G phone purchase in …
Google’s new document scanner app for Android is worth checking out
We’ve been “scanning” documents ever since they put cameras on smartphones. Taking a quick photo of a bill, receipt, contract, or any other paperwork has …
Google finally revived a beloved Maps feature that it killed years ago
Google announced a few major changes for Google Maps this week, revealing that it will use AI to improve directions and navigation. Directions will now …
Bloomberg might’ve just leaked launch timing for Apple’s mixed reality headset
Apple announced the WWDC 2021 event dates earlier this week, confirming what many of us suspected. This year’s developers conference will not return to an …
Massive Marvel spoiler might’ve just leaked the entire plot for ‘Eternals’
Chloé Zao’s Eternals is easily one of the most ambitious Marvel movies in the first part of MCU Phase 4. The story is supposed to …
Top Apple insider leaks new details about iPhone 13 camera
The iPhone 13 series is due in September, according to some recent leaks. Apple reportedly plans to return to the regular iPhone launch schedule after …
Researcher says Android collects 20x more data than iOS, but even Apple says that’s wrong
The smartphone is the primary computer most people use on a daily basis, an essential doorway to the internet that most of us couldn’t imagine …
Xiaomi is investing billions into making its own electric cars
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi made a few significant announcements this week. The company announced the Xiaomi Mi 11 family’s remaining members on Monday, including the …
PayPal will let you pay online with bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin
Visa announced on Monday a new pilot program to test transaction settlements using cryptocurrency. The new payment trial will not actually impact end-users who operate …
Crazy leaks might’ve revealed the next big Avengers crossover movie
MCU Phase 4 is finally underway, although we’re hardly getting to the juicy parts. WandaVision and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier are showing us …
The most exciting augmented reality glasses yet might come from this unexpected company
It might not be immediately obvious, but augmented reality (AR) glasses are the kind of device that could “kill” the smartphone in the future. Once …
Apple just announced WWDC 2021
The annual Worldwide Developers Conference is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, where Apple unveils the next-gen versions of the operating …
Was evidence just uncovered that shows Apple is building a foldable iPhone?
Apple is already working on foldable iPhone prototypes. At least, that’s what several leaks have claimed over the past few months. The company is supposedly …
The Google Maps feature you use most just got a few exciting updates
Google Maps is a feature-rich mapping app that lets you do more things than getting you to your destination as fast as possible. The app …
Here’s what the big T-Mobile-Google deal means for you
T-Mobile and Google announced a surprise partnership on Monday, with the carrier ready to support various Google software and hardware products better than ever. The …
Visa is now testing transaction settlements using cryptocurrency
The blockchain industry had a massive year, despite the health crisis that impacted the world’s economy. Bitcoin and all of the other digital coins plummeted …
What could this mysterious streaming device from Google be?
Google manufactures various smart home devices under the Nest brand that plenty of users are already familiar with. There’s the Nest smart speaker series, including …
Xiaomi unveiled a crazy new Android flagship that’s like nothing you’ve ever seen
Just like “Pro” or “Max,” “Ultra” branding in a smartphone name is meant to convey the message that we’re getting the best of the best. …
‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ has a mystery cameo the showrunner refuses to reveal
It plays like a buddy-cop action movie full of hilarious banter in trailers, but those clips barely scratch the surface of what The Falcon and …
Update your iPhone and iPad right now to protect against active exploit
Apple released two unexpected iOS updates on Friday, including iOS 14.4.2 and iOS 12.5.2, explaining at the time the updates included “ important security updates and …
Ever Given partially refloated, but Suez Canal remains blocked
When news broke out that a cargo ship blocked the Suez Canal a few days ago, it sounded like a joke at first. But with …
A massive hack that Google thwarted was actually a counterterrorism operation
Security researchers regularly reveal software vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit, or even have exploited in the past. In some cases, they’re software issues that have …
Brand new ‘Spider-Man 3’ leak may confirm the craziest spoiler yet
Spider-Man: No Way Home wrapped up production a few days ago, with Tom Holland confirming that shooting had been completed for what will easily be …
