iPhone 9 launch event supposedly canceled over coronavirus concerns
Apple’s iPhone 9 (iPhone SE 2) is one of the most highly anticipated products of the first half of the year, a device rumored to …
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
PS5 specs might’ve finally just leaked
Sony’s PlayStation 5 still lacks a full specs sheet, as the company is yet to announce specific details about the console’s hardware. The PS5 is …
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Marvel’s final ‘Black Widow’ trailer is out, and it’s packed with new footage
Black Widow is Marvel’s first MCU Phase 4 film, set to launch on May 1st, and the studio has just released the final trailer for …
Galaxy S20 phones aren’t as good as iPhone 11 Pro in durability tests
The new Galaxy S20 phones are made of glass, like many other smartphone flagships, iPhone 11 series included. SquareTrade durability test shows that the Galaxy …
Pixel 4a hands-on photos reveal the phone’s biggest secrets
The Pixel 4a’s presumed release date is approaching fast, with Google expected to unveil the new mid-range handset in May. A brand new set of …
Christian Bale’s secret role revealed in Marvel’s last big MCU Phase 4 movie
Christian Bale has been rumored to star in Thor 4 several months ago, although Marvel never confirmed it. Reports that followed speculated that Bale could …
PS5 and Xbox Series X will be even more expensive than you realize
The starting prices for the PS5 and Xbox Series X console are still a mystery, but you should be ready to pay more money for …
‘Greyhound’ and all the new trailers you need to watch
Onward opens this weekend. Pixar’s newest animated feature is a fantasy story set in our present-day world. There’s just no time for the No Time …
Oppo’s Apple Watch is a blatant ripoff, but it has one feature Apple should steal
Oppo’s first smartwatch looks very familiar, and that’s because it looks just like an Apple Watch. The Oppo Watch has many of the same features …
Intel’s unfixable chip flaw could give hackers access to encrypted data
Intel chips released in the last five years contain a severe hardware security flaw that would allow hackers to bypass encryption. A software patch will …
Quibi is offering 90 days of free TV streaming – here’s what you can watch
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Leaked ‘Falcon’ TV series video reveals major Marvel spoilers
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PS5 leak reveals exciting new DualShock 5 controller features
Sony isn’t ready to formally announce the PlayStation 5 even though Microsoft is already two steps ahead; we know the Xbox Series X’s new design …
Forget the PS5, Microsoft might soon unveil the cheap new Xbox
Microsoft is already two steps ahead of Sony when it comes to new console announcements, and the latter is yet to respond in any way. …
Galaxy S20 Ultra already has a formidable, more affordable match
The Galaxy S20 series is going on sale on Friday around the world, but if you still haven’t bought one, you should hold off getting …
Apple may have found a way to eliminate the iPhone’s notch without killing Face ID
The notch is the best design compromise Apple ever made — well, that, and the camera bump on the back of iPhones. It may be …
You can now install Android on your iPhone
If you’ve ever wanted to run Android on an iPhone, we’re about to make your dream come true. Sort of. Well, it’s not easy. And …
Another hidden Google Maps trick you definitely need to know about
You might only use Google Maps just for navigation, but Google’s top mobile app has plenty of hidden tricks up its sleeves — features that …
This is the Marvel show that’ll finally answer our questions after ‘Endgame’
Avengers: Endgame may have given us an awesome end to the Infinity War saga, but the film hardly explored what the whole thing meant for …
Behold the best PS5 design concept video we’ve seen so far
We’re still waiting for Sony to answer Microsoft’s surprising Xbox Series X announcements with a few exciting PlayStation 5 revelations of its own, but we’re …
Big iPhone 12 leak reveals a huge camera upgrade and more key specs
The iPhone 12 is on track to launch in September, and we’ve already heard a few details about it. The handset will feature Apple’s biggest …
Galaxy S20 Ultra teardown reveals all the phone’s hidden camera secrets
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is the most formidable Galaxy S phone ever made, there’s no doubt about it. It’s got top of the line specs, …
It’s now possible to jailbreak an iPhone using an Android phone
It’s 2020, but some iPhone and iPad users still want to jailbreak their devices. The good news for them is that despite how sophisticated and …
This is the most exciting Galaxy Note 20 rumor we’ve heard yet
Samsung has just launched two new flagship handsets — the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy S20 — which means that it’s open season when …
Coronavirus will force Apple to delay at least one new product, insider says
There’s no end in sight for the coronavirus outbreak, as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases continues to rise around the world. Aside from China, …
Huge plot leak may have spoiled Marvel’s most spectacular movie of MCU Phase 4
Black Widow is set to hit theaters around the world on May 1st, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited about it. This …
Did Sony quietly reveal some of the PS5’s best new features?
The gaming world is waiting for Sony to make the next move in this complex marketing chess game the Japanese giant is playing against Microsoft. …
Not only is OnePlus 8 Pro packing the feature you’ve always wanted, but it’s also better than everyone else’s
OnePlus phones may be cheaper than their rivals, but they’re not perfect devices. The Chinese smartphone maker always had to make some compromises to keep …
The world’s most popular chat app is finally going dark (mode)
The feature you most wanted from your favorite chat app is finally here, after months of rumors and beta testing. WhatsApp for iPhone and Android …
