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 …
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
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
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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, …
Will the Galaxy Note 9 be faster than the OnePlus 6?
Now that the OnePlus 6 is officially out, we know the smartphone is significantly faster than its rivals, including Samsung’s Galaxy S9 series and Apple’s …
iPhone to unlock hotel doors, act as virtual transit card after iOS 12 update
The iPhone 6 was the first iPhone to come with a built-in NFC chip, needed to handle Apple Pay transactions. Apple’s mobile payment solution came …
Apple ‘Star’ might be an ARM-based MacBook with a touchscreen display and LTE support
Apple is supposedly developing a new kind of laptop or tablet device that features a touchscreen display, an ARM processor, and 4G LTE connectivity. The …
Let’s hope Instagram’s creepy tracking tool is only to combat bots
In case you were wondering whether Instagram has any creepy user tracking tools of its own, you should know that yes. Yes it does. The …
Best Buy is slashing $300 off the Galaxy S9, S9+, and Note 8
The OnePlus 6 just launched, and the phone is even more affordable than we thought. However, if you’ve set your sights on one of Samsung’s …
New Winnie the Pooh trailer, and 12 others you missed this week
Solo: A Star Wars Story opens in theaters worldwide today and… would you look at that, we’ve got over a dozen trailers for new attractions …
That Boba Fett movie we’ve been waiting for is finally happening
The second Star Wars Story spinoff is out in theaters right now — the origin story of Han Solo, one of the most beloved characters in …
Steam Link won’t come to iOS after all, as Apple cites ‘business conflicts’
It looks like Valve’s Steam Link app, which lets you stream games from your PC to your mobile device, will remain an Android exclusive, marking …
Some iPhone X owners are experiencing camera lens cracks they can’t explain
The iPhone X is made of glass, which means it’s more likely to crack after accidental drops than aluminum models. In fact, we’ve seen a …
What, no ‘game-changing’ Essential Phone 2 this year?
If you have absolutely no idea what an Essential Phone to begin with that perfectly explains why a “game-changing” Essential Phone 2 might never become …
Amazon might have a serious Alexa problem on its hands
News broke out earlier this week that Amazon’s Alexa assistant recorded a private conversation between two people and then sent that recording to a third …
There’s malware baked into some Android devices, and there’s nothing you can do about it
Preinstalled malware is definitely not one of the reasons why you purchased your current Android smartphone or tablet, but if you’re the owner of various …
Pornhub has launched its own VPN for the most private kind of browsing
I can’t say I saw this coming, but Pornhub just launched its own VPN service to help users protect their browsing privacy online. On the …
Qualcomm’s new processor means next year’s cheap Android phones will suck a little less
Not every smartphone buyer out there goes for the most expensive smartphone in town, as the price is still a significant factor when buying a …
This absolutely isn’t Google’s new Pixel 3, but we sort of wish it was
Google hinted last fall that it’s working on all-screen handsets of its own when it explained why it removed the headphone jack from the Pixel …
If Apple made a car, this is how it would have done it
Rumors a few years back kept telling us that Apple is making its own car, a vehicle supposed to do to the auto industry what …
‘Battlefield V’ is all about a more immersive World War II experience – watch the reveal trailer
Fortnite and PUBG might be the hottest games right now, massive multiplayer shooters where skill and strategy will both help you get ahead, but they …
Best Buy’s Total Tech Support program claims it will fix all your gadget woes for $200 per year
Best Buy is going after Amazon’s hit Prime program with a subscription program of its own. Unlike Prime, this is more expensive, at $199.99 per …
Facebook wants to take on Yelp with a new Marketplace feature
Facebook wants you to meet the perfect plumber, but it absolutely isn’t what you think. Yes, Facebook did say only recently that it plans to …
