Google’s new password security upgrade might work best on the Pixel 4
Google has a brand new security feature that every Android user out there should be using, as long as they operate devices with built-in fingerprint …
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
How to fix the Android bug that’s been killing your phone’s battery
If you’ve been experiencing worse battery life than usual on your Android smartphone recently, you should know that you’re not alone. There’s an Android bug …
Fresh report brings news about Apple’s iPhone 11 release schedule
A new report says Apple will announce three new iPhone 11 models in September, and that’s hardly surprising. After all, Apple has been announcing new …
A cleverly hidden ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Easter egg just surfaced, and it’s the most puzzling one so far
Watching Avengers: Endgame in theaters has a significant drawback: no matter how many times you see it, you still can’t capture all the information it …
Galaxy S11 or Note 11 might get crazy new tech that can recharge a battery in minutes
Real-life Galaxy Note 10 tests have already shown that the phone’s 25W battery charging tech is faster than 30W chargers from competitors. What that means …
You won’t believe how fast the Galaxy Note 10 charges
Samsung’s 2019 flagships finally offer faster battery charging speeds than ever, with the Galaxy S10 5G reaching 25W speeds, and all the Galaxy Note 10 …
Google might owe you $500 if you had a first-gen Pixel phone
Remember that class action suit that Google settled over defective first-gen Pixel and Pixel XL phones? Well, it’s time to collect your dues, as Google …
The Galaxy Note 10’s display is somehow even better than the Galaxy S10’s
Shortly after the Galaxy S10 hit stores a few months ago, we learned that the phone featured the best possible OLED display available at the …
Marvel just revealed how Iron Man’s tragic fate was decided in ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Yes, Tony Stark aka Iron Man died in Avengers: Endgame, marking one of the most heartbreaking moments of the entire film. This shouldn’t be a …
Galaxy Note 10 has a huge advantage over other Android flagships, and you might not even realize it
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 10 last week, and the phone is exactly what we thought it would be. We’re looking at a brand new …
OnePlus 7T Pro’s launch date might’ve just been revealed
Announced just a few days ago, the Galaxy Note 10 isn’t the only exciting flagship smartphone set to debut in the second half of 2019. …
This is our best look yet at a Pixel 4 in the wild
Google a few weeks ago showed a teaser image of the Pixel 4’s rear, confirming the phone will feature a dual-lens camera placed inside into …
Huawei unveiled its first HarmonyOS product, and it’s not the Mate 30 Pro
Huawei a few days ago unveiled its first mobile operating system, called HongmengOS in China and HarmonyOS everywhere else. At the time, the company revealed …
5 new movie trailers to watch from this past week: The Addams Family, Honey Boy, and more
We’ve got Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark out this weekend, right alongside The Kitchen. One is a horror story, the other is a …
Samsung is making a phone that could last for days on a single charge
Last year, Samsung announced a shift in policy when it comes to its smartphone business. The best phones Samsung makes, including the Galaxy S and …
‘Number neighbors’ is the internet’s latest obsession
If you’ve heard of number neighbors recently, you’re not the only one, as the whole thing went viral on social media this past week. But …
New report says Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro will be released sooner than expected
It seems almost like a certainty that Apple will introduce an overhauled MacBook model featuring the largest screen size since the 17-inch Pro’s cancellation. And …
The first benchmarks for the Galaxy S11’s processor just leaked, and it still can’t touch last year’s iPhones
Samsung just launched the Galaxy Note 10, complete with a brand new Exynos 9825 processor that’s slightly faster than the Galaxy S10’s Exynos 9820, at …
Huawei just unveiled HarmonyOS, which sounds a lot like the OS Google is building to replace Android
We’ve been talking about Huawei’s Android alternative for quite a while now, and the Chinese company has finally unveiled it. It’s called HongmengOS in China, …
3.5 Galaxy Note 10 features I’m jealous of, as an iPhone user
The Galaxy Note 10 series is finally official, and all the leaks that preceded Samsung’s press conference turned out to be true. Samsung launched two …
The plot hole that ruined ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ can easily be fixed
We learned recently that Spider-Man: Far From Home writers weren’t given access to the Avengers: Endgame script and I explained how that ruins the entire …
One of the best Google Maps features ever is finally live on Android and iPhone
Google regularly updates its navigation app with new features while testing other novelties with the help of beta releases, and Google Maps keep getting better …
Google’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL specs just leaked
The Pixel 4 marks an important milestone for Google. No longer is the company looking to stand by and witness all of the secrets surrounding …
Samsung deleted anti-Apple ads after ditching the headphone jack, which is so much more embarrassing than just leaving them
We told you several times that the Galaxy Note 10 would not feature a headphone jack, and the rumor turned out to be true. Samsung …
Best Buy has a crazy Galaxy Note 10 deal: $700 off with trade-in and activation
Remember Samsung’s reservation deal that included a trade-in deal of up to $600 for qualified devices? Well, Best Buy has an even sweeter one, offering …
You might’ve missed it, but Samsung just announced a sleek new laptop with always-on internet
We’ve been seeing Galaxy Book S leaks drop for a few weeks now, signaling Samsung’s intention to launch a brand new laptop to take on …
Apple’s first foldable device could land in 2020, but might not be an iPhone
We’re well into August, and the foldable phones that we were promised still aren’t here. The Galaxy Fold turned out to be a huge failure …
Massive leak tells us exactly how much the Galaxy Note 10 will cost
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 10 this afternoon, but that doesn’t mean we’re done seeing Note 10 leaks. With hours to go until the …
Apple will drop its 15-inch MacBook Pro and replace it with something better
Apple is widely expected to introduce a brand new 16-inch MacBook Pro this fall, and a new report now claims the new notebook will actually …
Disney’s $12.99 streaming bundle is way too good to pass up, but it won’t ‘kill’ rivals
When Disney announced that its streaming service will cost just $5.99 per month once it’s available to customers in November, it became clear that Disney+ …
