You have 3 months to replace your faulty iPhone battery for $29 before the price goes up
Apple just unveiled three new iPhones during its annual September press conference, the three phones we all expected to see Apple announce. But it also …
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
Huawei CEO says his upcoming foldable smartphone could replace a computer
Just a few weeks ago, we learned that Huawei is ready to challenge Samsung in the race to launch the world’s first foldable smartphone. Samsung …
iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, and iPhone Xr: All the specs, compared
The day many iPhones fans have been waiting for is finally here. Apple just unveiled its brand new iPhones, including the cheap iPhone Xr and …
Apple just unveiled the new iPhone Xr, its most affordable iPhone of 2018
We called it iPhone 9, iPhone Xc, and iPhone Xr, before learning that the latter is the name Apple actually chose for its newest affordable …
Here’s what bothers me most about the ending of ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Next April can’t come soon enough if you’re a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Marvel’s brilliant cliffhanger in Infinity War made sure that fans will …
Apple just leaked the names and colors of every new 2018 iPhone model on its own website
If you thought Apple’s 2017 iPhone naming scheme was crazy, then wait until you see Apple’s 2018 iPhone names. Given all the leaks that we …
Google has some serious plans in store for its Pixel 3 launch
Just like in previous years, Google will unveil the next Pixel series in October, but Google is doing things a little different. Not only is …
iPhone Xs successors might not get the triple-lens camera we were hoping for
In just a few hours, this year’s season of iPhone Xs rumor will end, as Apple will finally unveil the three 2018 iPhones that we’ve …
Google Maps can now calculate the carbon footprint of an entire city
Google Maps is probably one of the best navigation apps to have installed on your smartphone and Google keeps rolling out new features meant to …
The crazy Pixel 3 XL conspiracy theory explained: What is ‘Pixel Ultra’?
A few days ago, we learned that Google may be pulling off the craziest marketing ploy we’ve ever seen when it comes to smartphone launches. …
‘Avengers 4’ spoiler says undoing the ‘Infinity War’ deaths is going to bring serious heartbreak
The tragic Infinity War deaths will be undone. I’m sure of that by now, given all the evidence I’ve seen that says most of the …
eBay’s new tech lets you navigate iPhone X apps by moving your head
Navigating life isn’t particularly easy for people with disabilities, but this is where technology, including mobile devices and apps, can come in handy. Like eBay’s …
OnePlus 6T might launch with new Bullets Wireless headphones in tow
OnePlus earlier this week confirmed that a OnePlus 6T is in the making, as expected. The company went on record to say the phone will …
What the Galaxy S10 would look like if Samsung copied the iPhone X
Samsung’s not having a great year when it comes to flagship smartphone sales. The Galaxy S9 is seen as a dull phone, featuring the same …
Samsung might keep teasing the foldable Galaxy F phone forever
Samsung’s most exciting phone ever might be the foldable Galaxy phone that the company has been teasing for years. Samsung has kept postponing the phone, …
Confirmed: The OnePlus 6T will have a feature no iPhone has
We noticed a slight uptick in OnePlus 6T rumors in the past few weeks, but it was hardly surprising, considering that we expect the Chinese …
Galaxy S10 tipped to have sophisticated tech you won’t find in any rivals
The Galaxy S10 will launch as early as CES 2019 according to some recent reports, and we already have plenty of rumors detailing Samsung’s most …
Biggest ‘Infinity War’ leaker says ‘Avengers 4’ ending hasn’t been decided yet
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans are anxiously waiting to see what happens in the Avengers franchise, and that’s all thanks to the brilliant Infinity War cliffhanger. …
Apple insider spills details about almost everything Apple is announcing this week
Apple will hold its annual mid-September iPhone launch event later this week, and while the iPhone Xs series will be the main focus of the …
Apple’s new 2018 iPhones might be less expensive than you think
Apple’s new iPhone event can’t come soon enough so that we can finally stop the iPhone rumor rollercoaster. In a matter of days, we learned …
New leak says Apple will launch iPhone XC, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Plus this week
With just a few days to go until Apple finally unveils the 2018 iPhones, we have a new leak that offers us a different naming …
Don’t tell Jon Snow, but Tyrion might be in love with Daenerys
The final season of Game of Thrones is nowhere in sight, as we’re in for a long wait until HBO’s most popular TV series ever …
9 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Two movies you should know about are launching this week, including the extremely scary The Nun, and the John Wick-like revenge action flick Peppermint. I’d …
Nokia’s next smartphone has five Zeiss cameras on the back
Google is reportedly preparing to pitch buyers the idea that just a single-lens camera on the back of the Pixel 3 phones will deliver results …
Android manufacturers just can’t stop cheating on benchmark tests
Even though they keep getting caught when they cheat on benchmarks, Android vendors keep doing it. Prominent handset makers that created some of the best …
‘Avengers 4’ will bring back another beloved hero from the ashes of ‘Infinity War’
Just a few days ago, an Avengers star told us he’d be back for two more Marvel movies, including Avengers 4, in spite of being …
The Galaxy S10 with 5G might cost a fortune
Earlier this week we heard that Samsung is considering making a 5G version of the Galaxy S10 next year, and a new report brings us …
A crazy conspiracy theory makes the Pixel 3 XL sound exciting for the first time
Google just confirmed what we already knew, that the Pixel 3 event will take place in New York on October 9th this year. That said, …
Mobile app that spies on people leaked customer payment records, karmic balance restored
A mobile app that can help people spy on Android and iPhone users, whether they’re spouses or children, has leaked millions of sensitive records, including …
Logitech’s cheaper alternative to the Apple Pencil is finally available to everyone
If recent rumors are to be believed, the new iPad Pro models will look better than ever, sporting thin bezels all around the screen, as …
