Google just fixed one of Android’s biggest problems
Backing up data on a smartphone shouldn’t be a chore, regardless of operating systems, and you should perform regular backups to protect yourself against accidents. …
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
The iPhone 11 reportedly has the hardware for a missing feature we might never see
In a series of last-minute iPhone 11 leaks that dropped just before Apple’s event, we learned that one of the rumored features of the iPhone …
Marvel might make a monumental change when they bring the X-Men to the MCU
Ever since the Disney-Fox deal was finalized, and Marvel gained control over several popular superhero franchises, including the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool, fans have …
Microsoft’s October Surface event will feature never-before-seen devices
September and October aren’t just about new smartphones, although many vendors do concentrate their holiday product releases on these two months of the year. The …
The iPhone 11 may be the best iPhone ever, but I still miss the iPhone 6s
iPhone 11 preorders kick off on Friday morning around the world, and all three new handsets will ship to buyers and launch in stores next …
Google Maps just got a brand new feature that goes way beyond navigation
Google has been adding plenty of new features to Google Maps over the year, most of them meant to improve navigation and commute experiences. The …
Apple put a hilarious Easter egg in its iPhone 11 event roundup video
Apple unveiled quite a few products earlier this week during its iPhone 11 event — not just the new iPhones we’ve all been waiting to …
HBO’s next attempt to replace ‘Game of Thrones’ launches on November 4th
With Game of Thrones over, fans of the series are probably looking for a similar alternative, and studios, HBO included, have already created several series …
One of the biggest ‘Avengers: Endgame’ mysteries might’ve just been solved
Avengers: Endgame has been out for nearly five months now, but we keep discovering new things about the biggest movie of the year — the …
The release date for Netflix’s epic ‘Game of Thrones’ rival might have just leaked
We’ve told you for a while now that Netflix will launch its own Game of Thrones alternative in late 2019. The Witcher is easily one …
The Pixel 4 has three camera lenses on the back, but what are they for?
We’ve known for quite a while now that Google’s Pixel 4 phones will feature a rear-facing camera module similar to the one on the iPhone …
iPhone 11 phones have better battery life and faster charging – here’s what you need to know
The newly announced iPhone 11 phones have several standout features that make them great upgrades, especially if you own older iPhone or Android hardware. One …
Disney+ is available free of charge right now, but only in one country
Disney’s streaming subscription won’t be available for another two months, with November 12th marking the official launch of the Disney+ platform. However, if you happen …
Here’s how much your current iPhone is worth if you’re trading it in for an iPhone 11
Apple’s iPhone 11 models are official, which means we know exactly how much they’ll cost and when they’ll go on sale. The premium iPhone 11 …
‘Stranger Things’ breakout star Millie Bobbie Brown has a new project in the works for Netflix
Stranger Things is one of the best shows you can stream right now — Netflix made three seasons so far, and a fourth is in …
The specs just leaked for the iPhone 11 Pro’s biggest Android rival
Now that the iPhone 11 and its Pro counterparts are official, Apple’s biggest rivals will soon unveil its brand new devices that will compete directly …
Apple isn’t even trying anymore to keep its unreleased AR headset a secret
In the days leading up to Apple’s iPhone 11 event, we learned that Apple is already testing some sort of augmented reality (AR) device that …
Pixel 4 launch date leaked while Apple was unveiling the iPhone 11, and we almost missed it
If you follow tech news closely, then you may have noticed something strange this week. An increasing number of Pixel 4 rumors popped up online …
iPhone 11 Pro/Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone 8: Everything you need to know about Apple’s 2019 lineup
Apple just unveiled the three iPhone 11 phones we were all expecting, including the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The …
iPhone 11 phones pack a unique chip that Apple barely talked about
Apple on Tuesday unveiled a bunch of new products, including the highly anticipated iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro phones that were featured in numerous …
It’s bizarrely easy to see private Instagram posts and share them with anyone you want
Facebook has been doing its best to convince us that it’s concerned about user privacy and security, but it’s not doing a great job. Just …
Apple just unveiled the new seventh-gen iPad
It’s the second Tuesday of September, which means it’s time for Apple’s yearly new iPhone conference. The show is underway at Apple’s headquarters, with the …
Marvel’s next ‘Avengers’ project is already in the works, but it’s not what you’d expect
Marvel needed two separate events to announce everything coming to the MCU now that Avengers: Endgame is behind us: San Diego Comic-Con and the annual …
The iPhone 11’s pricing and storage capacities might’ve just leaked, and there’s a huge surprise
We’re just a few hours away from Apple’s iPhone event, but we’re not done with last-minute iPhone 11 leaks just yet. The iPhone 11 isn’t …
Facebook practically begs for location access despite new tracking protection in iOS 13 and Android 10
Apple will unveil new iPhones on Tuesday, and announce the actual release date of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 for iPhone and iPad, respectively. And …
Last-minute leak says the rumored iPhone 11 names we’ve all been using are wrong
Apple last year launched three new iPhones, the successors of the iPhone X and iPhone 8 series, and we were all wondering what these devices …
‘Carnival Row’ review: Missed opportunities keep this Amazon original from rivaling ‘Game of Thrones’
Carnival Row, now streaming on Amazon Prime, is an ambitious TV project that can easily be seen as a Game of Thrones replacement candidate. It …
An all-new chip could give the iPhone 11 features that no other iPhone has
We’re just one day away from Apple’s biggest press conference of the year: The iPhone 11 keynote. The phones will look a lot like their …
This is why Deadpool has no place in the MCU right now
Disney’s purchase of Fox bought Marvel a treasure trove of characters that will likely be introduced in the MCU in the coming years, including Deadpool, …
There’s a very good reason not to buy the most exciting foldable smartphone of the year
The most exciting foldable handset of the year is Huawei’s Mate X, which looks so much better than Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Both devices were unveiled …
