Why I think Apple’s iPhone will finally support RCS this fall
Apple shocked the world late last year, announcing out of the blue (pun intended) that it’ll bring RCS support to the iPhone. Finally, finally, granting …
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
Gemini has a slick Google Maps integration that I want immediately on my iPhone
The Rabbit r1 is a mobile gadget that can perform in-app actions for you. No other AI product can do that, at least for now. …
We may finally know why Apple’s new OLED iPad Pro is delayed
The month started with big expectations regarding Apple’s early 2024 iPad and Mac announcements. Rumors said Apple would unveil the first-ever iPad Pro OLED, the …
3 Body Problem has a big plot hole nobody is talking about
I started watching 3 Body Problem on Netflix a few days ago with tempered excitement, considering the show comes from the destroyers of Game of …
Pixel 8 will get Gemini Nano on-device AI after all
A few weeks ago, we learned that hardware limitations prevented Google from bringing Gemini Nano to the Pixel 8. Gemini Nano would only be available …
Circle to Search just got AI translation support and expanded to more phones
When Google announced the Circle to Search feature for the Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 in January, I asked whether the iPhone would get it. …
New York is ready for robotaxis, but only with humans behind the wheel
If you’ve been dying to order a robotaxi in New York City, your wish might be granted soon. The city announced that it’s ready to …
Google Maps is getting a new design and new tools to help you plan your summer getaway
Google Maps’ main feature remains navigation and directions, but nobody would blame you if you were using it increasingly more to discover places around you. …
How I used ChatGPT to make a playlist based on Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off
Running takes up a big chunk of my free time, as I’m currently training to run a marathon — something I’ve never done before. I …
What Spider-Man 4 can learn from the new Spider-Verse short
If I were to choose between Sony’s Spider-Verse and all the live-action Spider-Man movies Sony made to date, I’d pick the animated trilogy without blinking. …
Google Pixel 9 design and Pixel 9 Pro XL details just leaked
Remember that Pixel 9 design leak from mid-January that said Google will give the smaller Pixel three rear cameras? It was wrong, as it turns …
We finally know how the Rabbit r1 will handle your app logins
The Rabbit r1 AI device that can perform in-app actions will start shipping to early buyers next month. Only the first 10,000 units out of …
Apple’s new iPhone 16 Capture button is way more exciting than you think
Most iPhone 16 rumors this year have offered the same design story. The handsets will be almost identical to their predecessors, with a few important …
Circle to Search and other Galaxy AI features are rolling out to Galaxy S23 and more this week
The Galaxy S24’s big selling point is the suite of Galaxy AI generative AI features that Samsung built into its first Galaxy flagships of the …
Samsung announced a mid-range tablet while we were all waiting for new iPads
Some rumors last week said Apple planned to unveil the OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 tablets on March 26th. An insider quickly debunked …
Here’s why Marvel’s big Spider-Man 4 announcement should happen soon
Spider-Man 4 is one of the most exciting projects of the Multiverse Saga, and it should hit theaters before Avengers 5 and Secret Wars. But …
Apple’s new iPhone comparison tool gives you all the reasons to upgrade
Apple has offered consumers a product comparison tool for years that works for each device Apple makes. Just tap on the Compare menu item to …
Apple’s first GenAI partner for the iPhone could be a big surprise
The iPhone will get generative AI powers courtesy of iOS 18 this year, according to virtually every recent rumor. We’ve seen an increasing number of …
Apple’s iPhone sideloading DMA compliance is already under investigation in Europe
The European Commission (EC) announced on Monday that it will investigate several gatekeepers over the way they’ve chosen to comply with the Digital Markets Act …
The exciting new Rabbit r1 AI gadget starts shipping next week
Rabbit is a startup that stunned the world in early January with its surprising AI hardware announcement. The Rabbit r1 is a device similar to …
Here’s why the iPhone 16 Pro’s new A18 Pro chip is so exciting for AI
I recently told you how good mid-range phones will be this year, like the unreleased Pixel 8a and iPhone SE 4. Smartphone tech has evolved …
iOS 18 has the major home screen design overhaul that we’ve been waiting for
Apple is a few months away from unveiling iOS 18, a software update it reportedly thinks it’s the biggest in the history of the iPhone. …
The Pixel 8a is the phone Apple’s iPhone SE 4 needs to beat
With less than two months to go until Google I/O 2024, the Pixel 8a doesn’t have any more secrets after the big specs leak this …
Iron Man’s return might be inevitable if this multiverse mechanic is real
A notable Marvel leaker provided a big Deadpool & Wolverine plot spoiler a few days ago, describing a clever way for Marvel to bring back …
Gemini or ChatGPT might be built into the iPhone with iOS 18
Reports earlier this week claimed that Apple has been talking to OpenAI and Google about integrating ChatGPT or Gemini into the iPhone’s iOS 18 software. …
Samsung’s cheap Galaxy A55 has a feature the Galaxy S24 will never get
Samsung just launched two mid-range devices that not only look better than any of their predecessors, but they’re also much better phones. Of course, 2024 …
Will the Apple Watch ever work with Android?
The Apple Watch needs an iPhone to work; that’s how it has always been. You can’t use it with an Android device, and that’s apparently …
Proton Pass now supports passkeys on all of its plans
Passkeys are the future of passwords. At least, they’re the best alternative we have right now to eventually replace logins that can be hacked. Passkeys …
Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 might launch at the same time as the iPhone 16
I probably made it clear by now that I’m very excited about the prospect of seeing Samsung launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold 6 this …
ChatGPT GPT-5 might launch this summer with these big improvements
ChatGPT’s next big upgrade might be just around the corner. That’s what OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said during a recent podcast when pressed about the …
