iPhone apps won’t be cheaper in the EU now that you can sideload them
Not only did Apple release iOS 17.4 beta 1 with support for iPhone sideloading and everything else the DMA regulations forced Apple to change, but …
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
Sony might ruin Spider-Man 4 by making it as epic as No Way Home
Soon after Spider-Man: No Way Home hit theaters, Marvel and Sony confirmed they were making a fourth Spider-Man movie. After more than two years and …
There’s no way I’m buying an OLED iPad Pro, and the sky-high price isn’t even why
I’m this close — pinches fingers — to buying a new iPad, and that’s because the iPhone 14 Pro’s display is too small for some of …
Honor’s incredibly thin Magic V2 foldable launches in Europe just in time to pressure Samsung
When we reviewed the Honor Magic V2 last summer, we told you that the biggest problem with the Chinese vendor’s paper-thin foldable was the limited …
How Apple will stop iPhone sideloading outside of Europe
Just as I had suspected, Apple rolled out iOS 17.4 beta 1 with support for iPhone sideloading and all the other Digital Markets Act (DMA) …
Deadpool 3 is done filming, and I can’t believe the plot hasn’t leaked
There are six more months to go until Deadpool 3’s July 26th release date, and we have great news. Ryan Reynolds took to social media …
iPhone sideloading is coming, but there’s no sign of it in iOS 17.4 beta 1
It’s official: iPhone sideloading, third-party app stores, third-party payment systems, lower fees (with a twist), Apple Pay alternatives, game streaming apps, and better support for …
Proton Pass Plus is getting cheaper
In a matter of days, we learned not just about one but two massive password data breaches. One involved millions of leaked passwords, while the …
Spotify just described my nightmare iPhone scenario while also lying to subscribers
Apple will have to open the iPhone to sideloading, third-party app stores, and third-party payment systems come March 7th. It’ll happen only in Europe, where …
Netflix teased more price hikes, and I know which plans might get more expensive
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but another Netflix price hike might be in the works. Or so Netflix just warned. Netflix has recently …
Pixel 9 leak teases a big upgrade for Google’s smaller phone, and it’s not the iPhone design
If you’ve seen any Galaxy S24 hands-on previews, you’ve noticed that some people liken the design of the non-Ultra models to the current iPhones. Flat …
First Galaxy S24 Ultra drop test cracks the brand-new Corning Gorilla Armor glass
I never expected the Galaxy S24 Ultra to deliver the upgrade I’m dying to see on smartphones, which is glass that doesn’t break when you …
I hope the iPhone 16 copies this innovative new OnePlus feature
There’s no question that the Galaxy S24 series and its Galaxy AI tricks are getting the most attention right now. But it’s not just Samsung …
Everyone says the iPhone 16 will get Apple’s own AI and smarter Siri – here’s why
The Pixel 8 and especially the Galaxy S24 opened the doors to “AI phones” with built-in AI features. These will become the new norm in …
Will the iOS 17.4 beta bring iPhone sideloading testing?
Apple rolled out its iOS 17.3 update for the iPhone lineup, which brings the security upgrade I’ve been waiting for: new features to protect the …
Netflix’s cheapest ad-free plan is going away for good, and there’s nothing you can do about it
Last July, we learned that Netflix planned to remove its cheapest ad-free plan to steer customers to either the more affordable ad-base Standard plans or …
Avengers 5 leak says Kang is still Marvel’s main villain
Marvel fired Jonathan Major the minute the guilty verdict came in, and it seemed like Kang’s future in the MCU would be far more short-lived …
Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold might finally launch this year
The Galaxy S24 might be the Android phone of the moment, with special emphasis on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but we can’t ignore what lies …
WhatsApp’s AirDrop feature might be its most exciting upgrade in years
AirDrop is one of the neat iPhone features that Android has had a tough time competing with. It’s also one of the features that users …
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max camera shootout ends with a tank blasting the loser
The Galaxy S24 event is behind us, and the three new Samsung handsets are available for preorder right now. On that note, you can score …
I installed iOS 17.3 on my iPhone, and this is the first thing I did
Apple released iOS 17.3 on Monday, which might seem like the regular .1 software release Apple prepares for the iPhone between the big upgrades. But …
Deadpool 3 set photo leak teases another bizarre Deadpool variant
The Deadpool 3 cast and crew restarted filming on the highly anticipated movie soon after the strikes ended. There’s serious pressure on Marvel to finish …
Galaxy S24 watermarks fake AI photos, but you can remove them so there’s no point
The Galaxy S24 is the latest phone series to bring advanced AI photo editing to the masses. It already happened with the Pixel 8 series …
12.9-inch iPad Air 6 design just leaked with no surprises at all
The Vision Pro is Apple’s hottest new device in years. It’s also the only new Apple product around right now. Those of you expecting new …
Vision Pro preorder details may hint at upcoming iPhone sideloading restrictions
We’re very close to a key development in iPhone history, the arrival of iPhone sideloading. It will happen on March 7th in the European Union …
Is Fortnite ever coming back to iPhone? It’s complicated
All the talk about Apple having to allow third-party payments on iPhone in the US and Epic’s annoyance with losing the Apple trial for good …
iPhone apps could get cheaper, but Apple is going to make it difficult
It’s official: Apple will support third-party payments for iPhone apps in the US. But it’s not as good as it sounds for developers or app …
Meen Jan, the open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs on your computer
Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 earlier this week, its first flagship phone with built-in Galaxy AI. However, most of the AI features will require an …
Here’s another reason to buy a Rabbit r1: Perplexity Pro AI with GPT-4
There’s no question about it: the playful-looking Rabbit r1 device unveiled during CES 2024 is one of the most exciting gadgets that debuted at the …
Vision Pro is sold out for home delivery: Here’s when yours will arrive
Apple kicked off Vision Pro preorders on Friday, ahead of the spatial computer’s February 2nd release date. In theory, this gave you a two-week window …
