Pixel 9 Pro XL specs leak teases amazing on-device Gemini AI features
Google is widely expected to release four Pixel 9 phones this fall. The list includes the next-gen Pixel Fold, which might be called Pixel 9 …
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
Why is the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Slim so exciting? It could lead to Apple foldables
Several reports in the past few months claimed that Apple is working on a so-called “iPhone 17 Slim” model that will be larger than the …
WhatsApp’s Modern Family ad fires shots at iMessage and RCS
Apple confirmed last week what we’ve been expecting: iOS 18 will bring RCS support to the iPhone this year, finally ending the blue vs. green …
Vision Pro needs Apple Intelligence the most, but it won’t get Apple AI this fall
Apple gave the Vision Pro a big software update at WWDC 2024. visionOS 2 will make it easier to navigate the spatial computing experience and …
I’m convinced that I know when Marvel will release Spider-Man 4
When San Diego Comic-Con begins next month, it will be five years since Marvel announced the Blade reboot for the MCU, with Mahershala Ali set …
Ceramic battery breakthrough may be a game-changer for Apple Watch battery life
Battery life continues to be our biggest concern when it comes to smartphones, laptops, wearables, and electric vehicles, despite the fact that we regularly see …
This is our first look at RCS texting on iPhone in iOS 18
Apple confirmed during the WWDC 2024 main keynote what many people had suspected: iOS 18 will bring official RCS support to the iPhone. Many Android …
Apple Watch Series 10 said to be thinner with a major display upgrade
I’m a happy Apple Watch SE 2 owner who has been using the wearable religiously for the past year. That includes using the smartwatch to …
The turbocharged Siri assistant I want isn’t coming until 2025
I upgraded my iPhone 14 Pro when iOS 18 beta 1 came out, and I did it for the non-AI features coming to the iPhone …
How to change the iPhone’s Lock Screen apps in iOS 18
I installed iOS 18 beta 1 on my iPhone 14 Pro the minute Apple released it, even though the device will never get Apple AI …
How to hide iPhone apps in iOS 18
Apple added new privacy features to iOS 18 you can try now if you’ve installed the first beta. I already showed you how to lock …
iPhone 16’s Capture button was seemingly confirmed by a big change in iOS 18
The iPhone 16 models will look a lot like their predecessors. We’re still getting all-screen designs with Dynamic Island at the top and increasingly slimmer …
Harvard scientists think aliens may already be living on Earth
When you’re done worrying that a future version of ChatGPT might gain superhuman intelligence and wipe humans off the face of the planet, I’ll draw …
There’s one popular AI feature that Apple should never bring to the iPhone
As expected, Apple unveiled its suite of AI features coming to iPhone, iPad, and Mac this year. Dubbed Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI includes a personalized …
Windows 11’s creepy Recall feature has been recalled
When Microsoft unveiled the new Recall feature in Windows 11 I said it’s something I’ve always wanted: the ability to find stuff on my computer …
I’ll never watch Netflix without ChatGPT by my side again
I’ve been using ChatGPT for a long time now, and I’m not going to give it up anytime soon, especially considering that it’s coming to …
Galaxy Z Fold 6 price leak has me hoping a cheaper version is coming
Samsung will reportedly launch the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 next month. It could be just in time to promote the new foldables …
Researchers made self-healing glass that repairs itself with water
I haven’t broken the screen of an iPhone in almost a decade. Since then, Apple has introduced much stronger glass that can withstand accidental drops …
How to lock iPhone apps with Face ID in iOS 18
One of the reasons I installed the iOS 18 beta 1 as soon as it was available for the iPhone is the ability to lock …
Apple isn’t paying for ChatGPT in iOS 18, even though OpenAI can’t save your data
Apple built ChatGPT support into Apple Intelligence, as expected. You’ll be able to access ChatGPT’s GPT-4o model in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 …
Working out at a certain time of day might make a big difference
I run marathons as a side effect of the goal I’m actually trying to achieve. I want to be more active and make up for …
Google AI Overviews are still a disaster unless you like glue on your pizza
How much glue should one put on pizza? The answer is (and always was) that you should not put any glue on pizza, ever. But …
ChatGPT is coming to iOS 18, but OpenAI missed a big opportunity at WWDC
I’m a longtime iPhone user, a fan of gen AI products, and a ChatGPT Plus subscriber. All of that tells you that I loved seeing …
Why the iPhone 15 won’t support Apple AI in iOS 18, and why that’s OK
The wait is over. iOS 18 is official, and you can install the first beta on your iPhone right now. The new operating system brings …
Doctors painted cancer cells in a glowing dye so they could remove the tumors
Surgery is one of the available options for treating various types of cancer. The earlier the diagnosis and procedure, the better the success rates, assuming …
6 new iMessage features in iOS 18 that make RCS support an afterthought
I thought Apple would announce RCS support coming to the Messages app during the iOS 18 segment of the WWDC 2024 keynote, and I was …
9 reasons to install iOS 18 beta on your iPhone – and AI isn’t one of them
I was wrong to think iOS 18 beta wouldn’t be worth installing on my iPhone 14 Pro because the hardware doesn’t support Apple’s AI features. …
iOS 18 AI delivers the worst fragmentation in iPhone history
Most of the iPhone rumors preceding WWDC 2024 became true. Apple unleashed Apple Intelligence on Monday, its original take on AI, complete with a smarter …
Apple Intelligence: iPhone, iPad, and Mac get Apple AI
It finally happened: Apple announced the artificial intelligence product to power its devices. As rumored, Apple’s AI is called Apple Intelligence. It’s a personal intelligence …
Apple kicks off WWDC 2024 with Vision Pro: Here’s the visionOS 2 update
WWDC is easily one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, and the 2024 edition will probably be forever remembered as the year …
