A $20,000 iPhone and $2,000 USB cable are all you need to hack iOS
If you’ve got the skills, then spending a few grand on a special type of iPhone or iPad and a special USB-cable may be enough …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Some of Motorola’s new software features for the foldable RAZR phone have just leaked
Foldable phones were the hottest attraction at MWC 2019 last week. The Mate X was voted the best device of the show, and Samsung’s Galaxy …
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 launches today in stores around the world
It’s March 8th, which means that the Galaxy S10 series is finally ready to hit stores around the world. The phone was unveiled some two …
‘Game of Thrones’ theory: Ned Stark could make a shocking comeback in season 8
Ned Stark may have died back in season 1 of Game of Thrones, but we could still see him in the upcoming season of HBO’s …
Some Android apps still send data to Facebook without your consent
A report in late December revealed that various apps were sending data to Facebook without your knowledge, including popular apps like Spotify, Skyscanner, and Kayak. …
Galaxy S10 launches in stores tomorrow, but you probably shouldn’t buy one until next month
The Galaxy S10 will hit stores on Friday after having been available for preorder for two weeks, and we already have plenty of signs that …
A bunch of new ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoilers just leaked
The hottest Marvel leaks this week concern Captain Marvel, which is about to hit cinemas everywhere. The two credits scenes leaked online a few days …
Captain Marvel’s most important scenes already leaked – here’s everything you need to know
Captain Marvel officially premieres on March 8th, although you can already watch the film in various countries. With that in mind, it shouldn’t come as …
Insider says the Galaxy S10 will sell better than expected because it’s nothing like the iPhone XS
Galaxy S10 sales are off to a flying start, according to some reports, with Samsung having already run out of free Galaxy Buds wireless headphones …
Google’s most sophisticated Assistant feature is finally coming to the iPhone
When it unveiled the most sophisticated Assistant feature ever created last year, Google made quite a few waves. Google Duplex, which lets you instruct the …
Someone claims to know what happens in ‘Avengers: Endgame’ and he wrote out the first two acts
It’s been a busy day when it comes to Marvel leaks, as we’ve already seen both Captain Marvel credits scenes, and they’re both are pretty …
You can break into a Galaxy S10 with nothing but a photo
It’s 2019 and you can still unlock Samsung’s latest phone with a photo, which speaks volumes about how unsecure 2D facial recognition is on the …
The second ‘Captain Marvel’ credits scene just leaked and you can watch it right here
We’ve known for a while now that Captain Marvel will have two post-credits scenes, and both of them have now leaked. We’ve already shown you …
Huge leak: Watch the credits scene that links ‘Captain Marvel’ to ‘Avengers: Endgame’
The first Captain Marvel reviews are already out since the movie hits theaters in just a few short days, but don’t expect them to spoil anything …
Galaxy S10’s Gorilla Glass 6 screen isn’t shatterproof, as you’ll see in this video
Galaxy S10 buyers around the world will receive their preorders this week, as three of the four Galaxy S10 models that Samsung unveiled two weeks …
Galaxy Fold reportedly has a serious display defect that might get you a free screen replacement
A report early on Wednesday said that Samsung is working on additional foldable smartphones beyond the Galaxy Fold that it unveiled a couple of weeks …
A phone you can’t buy has a camera feature you won’t find on any iPhone or Galaxy
In a matter of days, several smartphone makers unveiled a variety of high-end smartphones for the first half of 2019, all featuring upgraded photography experiences. …
The ‘Game of Thrones’ showrunners directed the finale because they felt like they had to
The closer we get to the premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones, the more tidbits hit the press, including a few significant …
This might be the tech innovation Apple needs to make a foldable iPhone
The Galaxy Fold and Mate X are the best examples of what foldable smartphones may look like in the future, but they’re hardly the only …
A few big ‘Avengers: Endgame’ spoilers just leaked
When it’s not busy making fun of Samsung’s latest smartphone, Lego happens to manufacture plenty of sets based on all sorts of stories, including tales …
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold was just trolled by the most unlikely source
There’s no denying that Huawei stole the foldable show from Samsung last week during MWC 2019. We still have plenty of questions about both foldables …
This is our first look at Microsoft’s completely redesigned Edge browser for Windows
Gone are the days when Microsoft would be accused of anti-competitive practices because of the internet browser packaged with Windows. Internet Explorer is long dead …
Galaxy S10 preorders beat the Galaxy S9 in Korea, but first-day registrations are lower
A pair of somewhat conflicting reports on Tuesday say that Samsung’s Galaxy S10 sold better than its predecessor during preorders in Korea, but that it …
Google Maps now supports Lime scooters and bikes in dozens of new cities
Google toyed with Lime integration late last year, but only users in certain markets were able to find Lime scooters, pedal bikes, or e-bikes from …
The best of MWC 2019: Huawei Mate X, Galaxy S10, 5G, and much more
There’s no question that MWC 2019 was the most important edition of the event in years. We’ve not only seen an collection of foldable devices, …
‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 will deliver the biggest battle scene ever shot on film
We’re nearly there, Game of Thrones fans, season 8 is almost upon us. We’ll soon see who will win the throne, who will survive the …
The second ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer should be released soon
Captain Marvel is almost here, the movie that Marvel’s marketing department has focused most on for the past few weeks. That’s understandable considering that Captain …
Shocker: Samsung’s Galaxy S10 has the best smartphone display ever made
Twice a year Samsung launches new flagship smartphones and twice a year we get in-depth display reviews telling us that not only is the latest …
The Galaxy S10+ beat the iPhone XS Max in a real-life speed test, but there’s a big twist
All Samsung flagship smartphones come in two versions when it comes to processor choices, and the same goes for the Galaxy S10 series. The Snapdragon …
Leaked OnePlus 7 renders and a real-life photo suggest a massive design change is in the works
We saw a brand new OnePlus handset at MWC 2019 last week, but that was the company’s first 5G phone dressed in annoying camouflage meant …
