Google apps are free, but I still found a way to steal them on my iPhone
No matter how much we search for free stuff, online or offline, there’s no such thing. Everything costs something. You pay for it with money …
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
Galaxy S24 might actually cost less than the S23, but maybe only in Europe
I bet some smartphone owners can’t wait for the year to be over with. The longtime Galaxy S owners out there due for an upgrade …
The MCU needs Kang, and he should be back in time for Avengers: Secret Wars
I’ll say this from the start so you don’t get the wrong idea. I think there’s no excuse in this universe, or any others if …
Most sophisticated iPhone attack ever used a hidden hardware feature to backdoor iOS
Apple users rarely see malware notifications like the ones that keep popping up on Android, including apps that Google has to ban. But just because …
Samsung’s new AI-powered fridge looks at your food to suggest recipes
When you say artificial intelligence (AI) these days, ChatGPT and similar products come to mind. The generative AI apps are available online on any platform, …
Spider-Man 4 might hit theaters between Avengers 5 and Secret Wars
There’s been a lot of talk about Spider-Man 4 lately, and even more rumors sprung up over Christmas. We still don’t have a release date …
2 of my biggest Vision Pro questions might have been answered
The Vision Pro might hit stores in February, at least in the US, where Apple will launch the spatial computer first. As an international buyer, …
Ex-Apple employee explains how to get rid of iPhone Calendar spam in viral TikTok
When you’re a longtime iPhone user like me and see an ex-Apple employee share iPhone tips and tricks in short TikTok clips, you pay attention. …
Jony Ive’s LoveFrom hires former top iPhone designer for ChatGPT hardware, and I’m excited
Before all the Sam Altman drama at OpenAI, we saw various reports claiming that the CEO was setting up plans to develop ChatGPT hardware. What …
iPhone sideloading might be available in Japan after the EU
Installing apps from any source, also known as sideloading, has been the dream of many iPhone users since Apple unveiled the App Store. However, Apple …
What If…? season 2 is the most fun the MCU has been all year
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Secret Invasion, Loki season 2, The Marvels, and What If…? season 2. That’s the …
Newest Apple Watch models are now banned in the US, as Biden fails to veto ITC ruling
Apple quietly confirmed a few days ago that it would stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the days …
5 iPhone keyboard tricks from an ex-Apple employee that everyone needs to know
A former Apple employee is going viral on TikTok where he posts what he knows best: Tricks and tricks about the iPhone. A few days …
iPhone 15 Pro Max melted a generic USB-C cable, and it should be a lesson for everyone
Before the EU forced Apple to replace its Lightning connector with USB-C, there was a lot of talk about why the iPhone did not get …
Chameleon malware blocks Android fingerprint authentication to steal your PIN
Android malware continues to evolve and gain scary new capabilities, like the Chameleon Banking Trojan that was first detected in early 2023. A new update …
Apple insider Kuo says Vision Pro shipments start in a matter of days
The Vision Pro is the most exciting Apple product of the year if you ask me. I can’t wait to get my hands on the …
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Plus commercial is all about battery life
Apple released a new iPhone ad on Christmas Eve that focuses on the iPhone 15 Plus’s long battery life. Tests after the iPhone 15 release …
You can finally delete and block group chats on iPhone – here’s how
Ever been trapped in a group chat on your iPhone? Maybe your friends used the conversation to organize an event years ago, and somehow that …
I hope Avengers 5 and 6 get delayed, but the MCU needs more crossovers
Marvel fired Jonathan Majors after the guilty verdict in his domestic abuse trial, to no one’s surprise. This prompted speculation that Kang might be gone …
12 iPhone battery life-saving tricks from a former Apple employee
Battery life has always been my top concern and the main factor I consider when buying a new iPhone. It’s also an unwarranted fear; I …
Marvel’s roadmap to Avengers: Secret Wars might have leaked – here are all the story arcs
The biggest Marvel news of December isn’t that What If…? season 2 started streaming on Disney Plus, but that Jonathan Majors has been fired from …
2 simple ChatGPT instructions that could get you better results
ChatGPT is still my main AI product for the time being. It’s not just a principle thing. I still think OpenAI sets the tone in …
Pixel 7 owner who switched to iPhone 15 says his phone doesn’t make him insane anymore
More Android users switch to iPhones than the other way around, and this is a trend that remains unchanged after years of competition between the …
Beeper Mini now says you need an iPhone to get iMessage working on Android
You should get an iPhone if you want an iMessage chatting experience and are on Android. That’s what I and many others have told you, …
iPhone 16 probably won’t upgrade RAM due to Apple’s AI breakthrough
Apple refuses to share any details about the iPhone’s RAM at press events or in press releases and marketing materials. That’s an important spec in …
iPhone 16 Pro zoom camera upgrade means I might not need a Pro Max
The iPhone 16 launch is about nine months away, but Apple’s biggest secrets might have leaked already. A rumor says that all iPhone 16 models …
Massive Galaxy S24 leak confirms specs, launch date, and AI features
The Galaxy S24 series is coming in early January, on the 17th, to be precise. That’s according to a brand new series of leaks. They …
A February launch puts the Vision Pro back on my New Year’s resolutions list
With 2023 almost over, we’re getting closer to that big Vision Pro launch that Apple is preparing for next year. And a new report says …
Ryan Coogler is making an X-Files show for Disney Plus, and I’m all for it
Like many, I grew up with The X-Files. I could binge each season in a few days now when everything is available for streaming, but …
UK Supreme Court rules AI can’t be credited as an inventor
After a year of generative AI taking the world by storm, it’s clear artificial intelligence is here for good and will change the way we …
