For Samsung, copying the iPhone was a massive gamble – and it paid off
Samsung just scored a massive win against Apple in a patent war that seems like it will last forever. It obtained a retrial in one …
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
Don’t freak out about the iPhone X’s ugly notch just yet
Everyone and their grandmothers working for or with Apple on the iPhone X is no longer afraid to use the already announced phone out in …
Apple’s iPhone 8 probably should’ve been the iPhone 7s
Apple may have killed the “S” iPhones this year, jumping from iPhone 7 directly to iPhone 8 and iPhone X (ten). But buyers are treating …
Essential practically confirms Andy Rubin’s first phone is a flop
Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone has a daring design and it’s an interesting high-end Android device built in part by the inventor of Android. The Essential …
The Pixel 2 XL has a serious screen burn-in problem
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are available for purchase if you still can find your desired model, but that doesn’t mean you should …
This is the MacBook and iPhone power pack I’ve been looking for
I seldom run out of iPhone battery because I almost always have an external battery that I use to recharge it. Working at a desk …
Someone just transformed the iPad into a touchscreen MacBook Pro
When I first discovered a Medium post that explains how developers were able to add a button to an iOS device, I thought that’d be …
6 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s going to be a pretty quiet at the box office, as none of the movies we’re waiting for launch this weekend. Even so, there …
The OnePlus 5T might be an iPhone 7 clone in a Galaxy S8’s body
You may have a harder time finding a OnePlus 5 right now, not that you should buy one as long as OnePlus hasn’t fixed its …
For the love of God, someone please kill these naked thong jeans with fire
We rarely cover fashion over here at BGR, unless it has something to do with technology or innovation. But we absolutely have to talk about …
New rumor may have revealed key Galaxy S9 specs
Samsung is already working on the Galaxy S9 series, but the phones are still months away from launch even if development started earlier than expected. …
Forget the Pixel 2’s display problems, Google’s new flagships are far too fragile
O… M… G. Google really can’t make a high-end phone quite like smartphone industry veterans can. And that’s so sad, to quote the sitting president. …
It looks like Apple wants to do something about the iPhone X’s sky-high price
Pricing for the iPhone X starts at $999, but most people won’t have to pay all of that at once. Carriers will probably engage in …
Google will reimburse you for the Pixel 2 if you overpaid at its pop-up store
Google launched the first-gen Pixel last year, killing the Nexus family in the process, in a bid to reinvent its smartphones and focus on premium …
Verizon expects strong iPhone X demand this holiday season
The iPhone X sure is expensive, but that doesn’t mean that Apple won’t sell millions upon millions of units this year. Most reports say that …
Will the Galaxy S9 be faster than the iPhone X?
When the Galaxy S8 came out this spring, it was the first high-end handset of 2017 to pack a processor built on 10nm process technology. …
New video lets you actually see the iPhone X’s invisible Face ID camera in action
The iPhone X has two signature features: the all-screen design and the TrueDepth camera that powers the phone’s Face ID facial recognition system. Face ID …
Even the world’s top Apple blogger is losing it over a new MacBook Pro problem
Apple’s newest MacBooks apparently suffer from an unexpected problem, a keyboard issue that’s not easy to fix. Affected models include 2015 or later MacBook and …
People are completely flipping out over issues with the Pixel 2’s display
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are already in the hands of consumers, and as is the case with most new products, people are …
Big Nintendo Switch update brings video capture and saved data transfers
Nintendo Switch owners, stop playing for a second to update your system to the newest software version. That’s right, Nintendo released a new update for …
The best calendar app for Macs is coming for your contacts now
Fantastical is one of the great calendar apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and the company that makes it, Flexibits, decided to fix one other …
Google investigates the Oreo update that killed text messages on some Pixels
Google’s Pixel and Nexus phones are the only Android devices that currently run Android 8.0 Oreo. As exciting as that might be for Android users …
This is the real-world Pixel 2 vs iPhone 8 camera comparison you’ve been waiting for
Google was quick to announce to the world that the Pixel 2 topped the DxOMark camera rankings when it launched the new phones a couple …
The Pixel 2 has a secret navigation button that Google never told us about
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are shipping to buyers who preordered them online, and the first reviews of Google’s 2017 flagship phones are …
The Pixel 2 is hiding a secret chip that doesn’t do a single thing right now
Google made a big deal about the Pixel 2 phones a few weeks ago, but it forgot to unveil a feature that’s not available on …
iPhone X might be expensive, but it’s still going to boost the entire industry
The iPhone X is indeed the most expensive phone you can buy right now, and not all buyers are happy about that, even if there …
WhatsApp introduces encrypted live location sharing service
With more than a billion active users. WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging platforms out there. It works across operating systems, offering …
Walking Dead star teases ‘Die Hard’-level action in epic season 8
The eighth season of AMC’s The Walking Dead premieres on October 22nd, but I can’t say I’m too excited about it, after last season. However, …
The iMac Pro will be the most powerful computer Apple’s ever made
The moment Mac fans have been waiting for is approaching fast. The iMac Pro desktop, first unveiled at WWDC 2017 in June, will be the …
How to download the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update right now
It’s that time of the year, Windows 10 enthusiasts, when Microsoft launches a brand new major update for your favorite operating system. We already know …
