Secret code from the iPhone was posted to Github in the ‘biggest leak in history’
Remember a few months ago when an Apple engineer casually posted an internal HomePod build that contain plenty of iPhone X secrets? That was Apple’s …
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
These are the 33 best new emoji coming to the iPhone and Android this year 🤯
I know you’re dying to see what new emoji are in the works for this year, and the good news is that the Unicode Consortium, …
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is finally getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update
Google released Android 8.0 Nougat in late August last year, but that means nothing to any Android user rocking a Samsung phone, including the Samsung’s …
The Galaxy S9’s camera will have a cool slow-mo recording feature
We’re just a little over two weeks away from the Android handset launch many of you are waiting for. The Galaxy S9 will be the …
Apple’s claim that it warned us about iPhone slowdowns is corporate spin at its worst
The US Senate asked Apple various questions about the recently discovered iPhone slowdown practice. The iPhone maker issued a response on February 2nd, which was …
Apple might have a unique deal in the works to make financing iPhones a little easier
The iPhone X’s sky-high price is the main reason why Apple didn’t sell more of its new flagship over Christmas. That’s what various analysts said, …
How to disable iPhone throttling in iOS 11.3
Apple’s iOS 11.3 will bring a brand new Battery Health menu to the Settings app that offers users information about the current state of the …
Phew: iPhone X and iPhone 8 won’t be throttled when their batteries get old
Not only did Apple release a new iOS 11.3 beta version that includes the new battery health and speed throttle features, but it also revealed …
SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch was a total success, except for the two things that went wrong
SpaceX reached a new milestone on Tuesday when it successfully launched its Falcon Heavy rocket into space, complete with a Tesla Roadster aimed at Mars. …
Bitcoin’s back, baby – but don’t get too excited just yet
Bitcoin bulls should be pretty happy on Wednesday morning, as the currency is continuing to climb after a five-day disaster. All digital coins crashed last …
France’s new texting-while-driving law gets you even if the engine is off
Police will fine you if you’re using the smartphone while you drive on the roads in France. In fact, it’ll happen in various other countries …
A woman has to decide between protecting her privacy, or a $560 million jackpot
Jane Doe of New Hampshire, the woman who just won a $560 million Powerball prize, has to choose between collecting her prize or protecting her …
The Galaxy S9 could be painfully expensive if these EU price leaks are real
A source familiar with the Galaxy S9’s pricing structure for the UK revealed a few days ago that the handset will cost £100 more than …
Samsung’s brand new dual cameras might not be good enough for the Galaxy S9
The Galaxy S9 is finally getting a dual-lens camera this year. Well, the Plus model is, and we’ve known that for a while. All the …
Nintendo finally answers the tough questions… about Mario’s nipples and belly button
Why does Mario have nipples but no belly button? That’s what Super Mario Odyssey gamers really want to know about the hit Nintendo Switch game. …
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is available for preorder, but not the way you think
Huawei’s best Android phone to date is the Mate 10 Pro, and the handset is finally available to preorder in the US. However, it’s not …
Bitcoin dipped below $6,000 for the first time since November
The Bitcoin sorrows continue on Tuesday, as all digital coin are struggling to make a comeback. Bitcoin, the most important of the lot, is currently …
That fake ‘Crocodile Dundee’ movie was actually a very expensive ad for Australia
We’ve seen fake trailers for a Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home movie for a couple of weeks now. At first, I wasn’t …
Apple’s cyber insurance project is a smart way to sell more iPhones and iPads
Apple on Monday announced a new initiative that will help businesses protect themselves against cyber attacks or deal with the aftermath of one. The company …
The Galaxy S9 is rumored to be Samsung’s last Galaxy S phone
Samsung is getting ready to unveil the Galaxy S9, and the phone might be the last of its name. Samsung is supposedly getting ready to …
Intel’s smart glasses actually look like what we actually wanted from Google Glass
A report last week said that Intel is looking to sell its augmented reality (AR) smart glasses as soon as this year, but the company …
Leak says Galaxy S9 will be priced higher than the Galaxy S8
A report a few days ago said that the Galaxy S9 will be more expensive than the Galaxy S8, revealing the purported pricing structure in …
Bitcoin and other crypto coins fall to new lows
The early February 2018 crypto bloodbath continued on Monday, with Bitcoin and all the other digital coins continuing to plunge to new lows. Well, the …
New trailers for some the hottest movies of the year were just released during Super Bowl 52
You know how I was telling you that the Super Bowl LII game on Sunday will be peppered with plenty of new trailers. Well, that’s …
The best Super Bowl selfie came from a kid who was on the phone while Justin Timberlake performed
One of the main attraction’s of Super Bowl LII was Justin Timberlake’s half-time show, which was filled with plenty of famous Timberlake songs, but also …
Bitcoin is tanking on Super Bowl Sunday – here’s what happened
In just a few hours, the Patriots will take on the Eagles in Minnesota, but football fans who are also crypto traders will have something …
The episode of ‘This Is Us’ we’ve all been waiting for airs right after Super Bowl 52
The New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles will face off in Super Bowl LII on Sunday, but that’s not necessarily the event everyone will …
14 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s that time of the year when we get assaulted with new trailers for upcoming attractions. It’s the Super Bowl weekend, which means plenty of …
Intel rumored to be in talks to find a partner for its AR glasses business
Intel is working on its own augmented reality (AR) glasses that can be paired with mobile devices to project mobile content straight into the user’s …
This notchy iPhone X knockoff runs Android and costs $160
According to some people, the iPhone X’s worst design feature is the notch, that extra bezel space that splits the top of the screen. As …
