How to find out if you’re affected by the massive Equifax cyberattack
Data breaches are so common that we’re hardly surprised to hear that a new entity was breached, whether it’s a governmental agency or a private …
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
Early iPhone 8 prototype suggests Apple considered a very different iPhone 8 design
We think we know what the iPhone 8 will look like thanks to the many similar leaks that we got to see over the summer. …
This hideous iPhone case fixes the worst thing about the AirPods
The AirPods are already incredibly popular with consumers, and you may still have a hard time finding them in stores. But they’re far from perfect, …
The guy who made his own iPhone added a functional headphone jack to the iPhone 7
Remember Scotty Allen, the guy who went to China a few months ago to assemble an iPhone out of spare parts? Well now he’s back …
Google ‘in final stage of negotiations’ to buy HTC’s smartphone division, report claims
HTC could have been the dominant device maker Samsung is today, but the Taiwanese company suffered financial defeat after defeat no matter how great its …
Image gallery shows off the iPhone 8’s most impressive feature
We have less than a week to go until Apple unveils the iPhone 8, which will be the star of the company’s September 12th press …
Apple says Russian hackers didn’t breach its developers portal
Some iPhone app developers were quick to discover an unexpected change in their accounts that suggested Russian-based hackers may have breached Apple’s developers portal. However, …
Facebook just confirmed it made money from Russia-based political ads
It’s no secret that Russia interfered in the US presidential election last year. Trump may not be convinced, but every spy agency has confirmed that …
Apple is bidding billions to buy the James Bond franchise, report says
Apple is finally making the right moves in the content-producing business. After a rumor last week said that Apple is pursuing a Jennifer Aniston TV …
Trump’s Dreamers decision wasn’t a hit with the late-night media
Between the Hurricane Harvey’s disaster and North Korea nuclear program advancements, you’d think Donald Trump has enough on his plate. But no, the president decided …
I hope you’re not tired of new Surface hardware, because Microsoft sure isn’t
Microsoft already made various Surface announcements this year, unveiling the new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro at separate events. But that doesn’t mean the software …
More evidence the Pixel 2 is getting its own wireless ‘AirPods’ headphones
Apple’s AirPods are a hugely successful product, one that Apple created partly as a remedy to its iPhone 7 headphone jack “problem”. Apple took the …
The iOS beta program is valuable testing, not Apple being cheap
We’re about two weeks away from the official rollout of iOS 11, but Apple’s most important iOS update in years is available in beta version …
Apple is spamming your iPhone and iPad with iOS 11 teasers
iOS 11 is one of the most significant iPhone and iPad software updates in years, and Apple can’t wait to finally launch it. Currently available …
‘Episode IX’ is the latest ‘Star Wars’ movie to lose its director
Colin Trevorrow, the mastermind behind the blockbuster that was Jurassic World (but also the box office bomb that was The Book of Henry), is no longer the …
New leak suggests ‘iPhone 8’ name is official, but is it the Edition you seek?
Apple is about to drop three iPhones this year, including two models that will be almost similar to last year’s iPhone 7 series, and a …
The Galaxy Note 8 is great but it should not even exist
The Galaxy Note 8 is probably Samsung’s best phone of the year, and you can read our thorough Galaxy Note 8 review right here to …
Google and Xiaomi just launched the best Android One iPhone ever
Launched a few years ago, the Android One initiative represents Google’s effort to provide affordable devices to buyers in developing markets who can’t afford expensive …
The iPhone’s camera is finally getting more megapixels, but not this year
The iPhone is the most popular camera in the hands of consumers, and it’s a performance benchmark for Apple’s rivals, whose only concern is to …
The Galaxy S9 might copy the iPhone 8’s ugliest feature
Samsung’s flagship devices all have the same amazing design. The Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8, with their Infinity displays, look miles better than many …
Look how easy it is to bypass the Galaxy Note 8’s security
If you’re going to buy the Galaxy Note 8 this year, you should probably deactivate the face unlock feature. That’s because Samsung’s newest phone suffers …
Fresh iPhone 8 leak shows some of the phone’s new color options
One week, that’s how much we have to wait to finally see Apple unveil the iPhone 8 and confirm many of the iPhone rumors we’ve …
The safe Galaxy Note 7 FE is already sold out in Korea
It might be the most expensive Samsung phone ever made, but the Galaxy Note 8 is probably the phone to buy if you’re looking for …
New rumor says the most expensive iPhone 8 will cost $1,200
Apple will finally announce the iPhone 8 next week, which is the most talked about phone of the year. Despite the fact that we’re a …
Nokia faces the biggest test of its short Android history
The new HMD-run Nokia brand may soon pull off an amazing Android trick that no other Android device makers can offer: upgrade all its phones …
Apple found another way to ’kill’ passwords
One of the most annoying things about technology that we must endure on a daily basis is authentication. We need to input at least one …
New iPhone 8 leak may reveal storage tiers and prices
Apple’s iPhone 8 event is just a week away now, but that doesn’t mean we’re done with all the iPhone leaks. A new image obtained …
Galaxy Note 8 vs. iPhone 7 Plus speed test: Prepare to be surprised
Year after year, Apple comes out with better mobile processors that are very tough to beat. While every new iPhone has fewer cores and less …
Huawei says its new phone will be faster than the iPhone 8
Apple will unveil its newest iPhones next week, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s. Both of them will have brand new chips that will deliver …
Amazon is on a hiring spree to keep Alexa on top
Amazon is the unexpected early winner of the digital assistants, as Alexa is available not only on the increasing number of distinct Echo smart speakers, …
