ARM’s powerful new chips might finally help Android phones catch up to the iPhone
Laptops powered by chips that you’d usually see in a smartphone or a tablet are a thing right now. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 is already good …
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
Teens get social on YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat… not Facebook
Facebook may have a large number of active users which make it the largest social network in the world, but that doesn’t mean everybody gets …
How an argument with the Russian government is preventing Telegram from updating worldwide
Popular iPhone and Android chat app Telegram ran into some serious issues with the Russian government, which banned the app a few weeks ago, taking …
Rumors about Apple’s AR glasses just won’t go away
Apple is expected to launch a few products in the coming years, unlike anything it ever made. The list includes a pair of augmented reality …
Dell might be building Microsoft’s long-rumored ‘Surface Phone’
Dell is supposedly making a Windows 10 smartphone/laptop kind of device, a “Surface Phone” if you will, according to a brand new report. The device …
Did Xiaomi make a transparent iPhone knock-off that isn’t actually transparent?
Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled the world’s best Android-based iPhone X clone. The Mi 8 Explorer Edition is the most expensive version of the Mi 8 …
A notch-less, bezel-less Android phone is coming just in time to ruin Apple’s iOS 12 party
Apple on Monday will unveil its latest software innovations, including iOS 12, the next major iPhone update, with Apple news likely to become the hottest …
These stunning Pixel 3 XL renders show the Google phone of our dreams
The first potentially meaningful Pixel 3 leak came just a few days ago when purported screen protectors where photographed somewhere in Asia. We’ve seen a …
The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL might launch a lot sooner than we thought
The tech news landscape is abuzz with Pixel 3 leaks, from images showing purported accessories for the upcoming products to renders and actual leaks detailing …
The most faithful iPhone X clone is out and it’s even cheaper than the OnePlus 6
If you’re looking to get yourself a flagship Android this year, you’ll have to go either with an iPhone X clone, or a Samsung phone. …
The Pixel 3 XL’s notch might come courtesy of LG
A few days ago, a leaked image showed us purported screen protectors for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, which were then used to …
‘Avengers 4’ spoiler suggests that everything isn’t as bad as it seems at the end of ‘Infinity War’
If you haven’t seen Avengers: Infinity War, then maybe you shouldn’t be reading anything about the untitled Avengers 4 film that launches next spring, as …
For a no-notch iPhone X, Apple would need the help of its biggest competitor
The iPhone X notch is a display design compromise we might have to live with for a few more years, as Apple figures out a …
Rick finally dies in season 9 of ‘The Walking Dead’
There’s no way to hide this huge spoiler for the upcoming Walking Dead season, so let’s get it out of the way: Rick Grimes dies. …
Of course you can trick the OnePlus 6’s Face Unlock with a photo
Just like its predecessor, the OnePlus 6 comes with a Face Unlock feature that’s faster than the iPhone X. But just like the OnePlus 5T, …
ABC cancels ‘Roseanne’ after Roseanne Barr’s ‘abhorrent’ Twitter comment
Roseanne Barr thought it’d be perfectly okay to post racial content on Twitter and get away with it, but that’s not what happened. The comedian, …
Artificial intelligence can recognize you by the way you walk
Airport lines are the worst, no matter how early you arrive. You’ve got to check your bags, then go through the necessary security and ID …
Uber’s ‘panic button’ helps you call 911 in an emergency
If you ever get into any sort of trouble inside an Uber car and want to call 911 quickly, you’ll be able to do so …
The FBI wants you to turn your router off and back on again
Listen, it’s not you, it’s the Russians. And this story doesn’t involve any collusion and witch hunts. It’s just that the FBI would like you …
The iPhone X’s notch sets the perfect trap for Android
You’ll see notches everywhere you look this year, and that’s because Apple said so. The iPhone X may not be selling as well as some …
A sketchy report says ARM-based MacBooks are coming soon
A report a few days ago said that Apple has been testing a brand new type of iOS/macOS device. Codenamed “Star,” the product supposedly has …
I want this foldable touchscreen MacBook tablet right now
A report a few days ago said that Apple is working on a next-gen device that sounded very much like a MacBook with a touchscreen …
This year’s iPhones might come in new colors, but probably not these colors
Apple is widely expected to launch three new iPhones this fall, including an affordable 6.1-inch model with an LCD screen, and two iPhone X successors …
Please make this Deadpool-Guardians of the Galaxy crossover a thing
Before you get too excited about seeing the merch with a mouth in Guardians of the Galaxy or Avengers movies, you should know this is …
The first Galaxy Note 9 leak is here, and Samsung is being as boring as ever
When the Galaxy S9 came out earlier this year, some weren’t happy to see that Samsung recycled the Galaxy S8 design for one more year, …
Google’s Pixel 3 XL might be an ugly iPhone X clone if this leak is accurate
Google this fall will introduce at least two new Pixel phones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, and we expect both handsets to feature …
Apple suggests that Steam Link for iPhone isn’t entirely dead yet
Apple banned the Steam Link app from the App Store only a few days after approving it last week, citing “business conflicts.” The company did …
The 512GB Galaxy Note you’ve been waiting for is in the works
If you’re looking for a smartphone with 512GB of built-in storage, there’s only one such device to buy right now, and it’s hardly affordable. But …
Don’t buy a new MacBook this week
In just over a week, Apple’s WWDC 2018 kicks off with a presentation of all the new software innovations Apple has created for iOS, macOS, …
The notch will totally be worth it if iPhones eventually look like this
Just because I’ve gotten used to the iPhone X and its signature notch, doesn’t mean I like it, but I do understand its purpose. So, …
