Samsung’s next-generation tablets may be able to roll up and fit in your pocket
We’ve come a long way since we were using scrolls on a regular basis, but thanks to the advancements in mobile technology, we may return …
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
Believe it or not, running over an iPhone X with a car will destroy it
Before the iPhone X, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s were Apple’s only iPhones that used a glass sandwich design. The glass back looks and …
Test shows how good iPhone X’s OLED screen is at preventing burn-in
The iPhone X is the first iPhone with an OLED display, which happens to be the best smartphone display in the world right now. The …
Apple will replace your iPhone 6, 6s, or 7 battery for $29 even if it’s not being throttled
The iPhone slowdown scandal is the worst thing that happened to Apple in quite some time. The company is now taking steps to fix this …
Forget the ‘boring’ Galaxy S9, there’s a cheaper alternative available right now
The best thing about the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 phones is the Infinity Display design they share. Both phones have huge screens and …
How to play YouTube videos on Amazon devices now that Google blocks them
It’s January 2018, which means you already need to fix a major tech problem, one that you knew was coming. Google announced about a month …
Netflix releases ‘documentary’ that explores the lore of ‘Bright’
Bright is the Netflix big-budget movie release that many Will Smith fans have been waiting for. The movie has been slammed by critics, while Netflix users …
Browser-based password managers are being exploited by advertisers
I don’t know what I’d do without my trusted password manager. Out there, nobody is safe, so that’s why I try to secure each account …
I don’t want the iPhone to be the fastest phone if Apple’s just going to throttle it in a year
Apple did the right thing last week, addressing its own iPhone slowdown mess by apologizing to users and offering battery replacements that are significantly cheaper …
Samsung acknowledges Galaxy Note 8 battery problems, says very few phones are affected
A few days ago, we heard that various Galaxy Note 8 users are experiencing an unexpected battery issue. Some handset owners discovered that their devices …
Brand new Galaxy S9 renders show the same ‘boring’ design
It’s finally 2018, which means it’s time to get really excited about this year’s new smartphones, especially if you’re an Android enthusiast. By the end …
Face ID shown unlocking for family members who aren’t alike
Apple’s Face ID is the safest facial recognition system ever made for smartphones. Unlike its Android alternatives, it can’t be hacked with photos, and it …
5 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s that time of the year when you should have plenty of time to watch movies, including new releases. You’ve probably seen the new Star …
Apple faces at least 12 different class-action lawsuits over iPhone slowdowns
With each day that goes by, more iPhone users are banding together to sue Apple for quietly throttling iPhone speed to preserve battery life. Apple …
Huge leak may have revealed release timing for the Galaxy S9, Note 9, Pixel 3 and more
The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are going to be the most powerful phones of the first half of the year next year, but they’re …
Samsung must be dying to mock slow iPhones, but it totally shouldn’t
Apple competitors say they don’t slow down Android devices. The list of companies that have issued comments on the matter includes HTC, LG, Motorola, and …
The most annoying things about Apple’s apology for slowing down iPhones
iPhone late on Thursday did the right thing and finally apologized for the iPhone slowdown scandal. In a lengthy letter to customers, Apple explained why …
Anywhere is a parking space when you have this foldable ‘Transformer’ car
It’s incredibly ugly, very expensive, and not certified to run on public roads right now. But the Earth-1, inspired by “Transformers” toys, is meant to …
Korea’s FCC wants Apple to explain why it secretly slowed old iPhones
The iPhone survived plenty of controversies since Apple launched the first model back in 2007. Antennagate and Bendgate, affecting the iPhone 4 and iPhone 6 …
The Galaxy S9 and S9+ get way more real with FCC certification
The Galaxy S9 phones just passed an important milestone on their way to stores, and that’s FCC certification. Documentation for both the Galaxy S9 and …
Does your old iPhone feel slow? Here’s what to do before you sue Apple
By now you’ve probably heard that Apple has intentionally slowed down iPhones, just as some conspiracy theorists have been saying for all those years. It’s …
LG Display might try to steal some of Apple’s iPhone X business from Samsung
LG Display did not supply OLED panels for the iPhone X, the company said in a regulatory filing on Thursday. That’s hardly a surprise for …
730,000 people dropped Christmas plans to play HQ Trivia on their iPhones
By all accounts, HQ Trivia seems to be the hottest iPhone app of the year — an Android version isn’t available, although its creators plan …
The iPhone ‘forces’ Tim Cook to fly private
Apple made a boatload of cash this year, and the iPhone’s sales performance is to blame. Again. That’s why Tim Cook and other Apple execs …
Stupid men resist green behavior because it’s ‘unmanly’
A new study says that some men act less eco-friendly than women because they see such behavior as unmanly. I say they’re just plain unintelligent.
Developer makes his face invisible with an iPhone X
If you’ve ever wanted an application that would make your face invisible to a camera, then you might soon get to play with one. It’s …
Apple has lost the smart speaker war before it even began
Apple a few weeks ago announced that its expensive HomePod smart speaker wasn’t going to be ready for a late 2017 launch, as promised initially, …
A Christmas miracle: Google Pixel 2 activations surpassed iPhone X and Galaxy Note 8
The iPhone X may be a highly coveted device, but its price is still prohibitive. Even if there are plenty of deals to take advantage …
iPhone wireless charging might be getting an exciting upgrade next year
Early iPhone X rumors claimed that it would be the first Apple smartphone to ship with support for wireless charging. But rather than require the …
This iPhone slowdown lawsuit wants Apple to pay $999 billion
Apple disclosed a few days ago that it slowed down iPhone with older batteries on purpose, to prevent unexpected shutdowns. iPhone owners were quick to …
