iOS 11.3 launch must be close, as Apple Music gets a brand new Music Videos section
Apple must be readying the rollout of final iOS 11.3 version, as the Apple Music app is now showing a dedicated Music Videos section. If …
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
Xiaomi launched its first-ever gaming laptop and we almost missed it
It was an unusually busy Tuesday when it comes to tech events, as Xiaomi, Huawei, and then Apple unveiled a bunch of new products. The …
Apple’s iPhone slowdown mess spawned 59 class-action lawsuits
Remember Apple’s decision to slow down iPhones with older batteries? The move was meant to prevent unexpected shutdowns, an issue that affected a significant number …
I think Facebook’s new privacy features might be a little too late
Facebook is still in crisis mode, looking to fix its huge Cambridge Analytica privacy problem before it can get on to bigger things. CEO Mark …
If you thought Facebook’s data collection is scary, wait until you check your Google account
Facebook might be at the center of the most important user privacy breach scandal in recent history, but don’t think for a second that Google …
Surprise: Test shows US Galaxy S9 model is faster than Samsung’s Exynos version
Earlier this week a speed test showed that the Exynos 9810 version of the Galaxy S9, the one you can’t buy in the US, is even …
OnePlus 6 confirmed to be a blatant iPhone X ripoff, which surprises no one
OnePlus’s next #NeverSettle flagship smartphone isn’t even out yet, and the company is already in defense mode over its notch design. Yes, OnePlus officially confirmed …
Can you guess why Facebook is postponing its next big product launch?
A report out of Asia said in mid-February that Facebook is ready to compete against Amazon, Google, and Apple with a smart speaker product series …
Playboy and Will Ferrell #DeleteFacebook
Playboy and Will Ferrell have embraced the #DeleteFacebook movement in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica fiasco, joining other prominent Facebook users who have taken …
The first 512GB Android smartphone is here, but the price is definitely not right
Huawei on Tuesday took the stage in Paris, France to unveil its new flagship series, the P20. We’re looking at two Android devices, including the …
Google just launched a new unified TV watching experience for Android
On the same day Apple is going after the education market with a cheaper-than-ever iPad that’s going to compete directly against affordable Chromebooks, Google is …
The first Chrome OS tablet arrives just as Apple prepares to attack Chromebooks
A leaked image back in late January told the world that Chrome OS tablets were in the works, with Acer expected at the time to …
The Huawei P20 series is finally official – here’s everything you need to know
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei on Tuesday unveiled its first flagship smartphone of the year, the Huawei P20 Pro, which is joined by an additional P20 …
Watch live right here as Huawei unveils its hottest flagship phones of 2018
Huawei, the biggest smartphone maker in China, and the one company whose products you can’t really buy over in the US, is ready to unveil …
Xiaomi’s new all-screen phone doesn’t clone the iPhone X notch… only its dual camera
You can’t talk about all-screen phones and not remember that Xiaomi came out with the world’s first such device in late October 2016, at a …
Facebook logged all your calls and texts because Google’s Android allowed it
Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica fiasco brought to light a different Facebook practice that many people didn’t even know about. When collecting their data from Facebook, some …
OnePlus 6 launch seems even closer as OnePlus 5T sells out
As of right now, the OnePlus 5T is sold out in North America, and it doesn’t look like the company will renew stock ahead of …
In the wake of Facebook’s huge scandal, Apple calls for stronger privacy regulation
Apple is still very committed to both user privacy and strong encryption, especially in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica revelations. In an interview, Apple …
The Huawei P20 copies the iPhone X’s notch, but with one important difference
The iPhone X’s notch represents the most significant trend in mobile in early 2018, as Asian smartphone makers, big and small, are all cloning Apple’s …
The Galaxy S9+ you can’t buy is even faster than the iPhone X in real-life speed tests
The Galaxy S9 hit stores a few weeks ago, and that’s when the first reviews and comparisons with iPhone X popped up on YouTube, including …
What to expect from Apple’s March event: Cheaper iPad, new software and more
Apple will hold its first media event of the year this Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM ET, and it promises to be unique in many …
Apple’s lineup of original TV shows could begin rolling out as early as next March
Apple is making TV shows of its own, that much we’ve known for quite a while now. But don’t expect any of Apple’s original creations …
Apple supposedly plans to ‘restore’ iPhone X sales with the help of a new color
Apple on Tuesday will hold a press conference in Chicago with a focus on education. What’s unusual about the event isn’t just the location, but …
Facebook isn’t secretly logging your calls and SMS on Android
Last week, some Facebook users discovered that the social network logged all calls and text messages made on their Android devices. The revelation came in …
Face ID will only come to Android phones next year, but it won’t be the same as the iPhone X
A report a few days ago said that Apple has a two-year lead on Android rivals when it comes to the adoption of advanced 3D …
14 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
We’ve got no less than 14 new movie trailers for you this week, and three of them are new Netflix attractions — or TV movies, …
Cinema subscription service MoviePass is somehow getting even cheaper
MoviePass, the Netflix of cinemas that lets you watch a different movie in a theater every day for a monthly fee that’s cheaper than a …
New OnePlus 6 leak reveals the specs everyone expected to see
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is going to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone at some point in the coming months, which explains why we’re seeing so …
Apple’s first foldable iPhone tipped to launch in 2020, could double as a tablet
Samsung is currently the most vocal company when it comes to foldable smartphone designs, but the Korean giant has repeatedly made it clear that it …
The first 512GB phone is coming soon, but you might not be able to buy it
Most smartphones ship with a pretty decent amount of built-in storage. 64GB should be more than enough for your immediate needs, especially on Android devices. …
