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 …
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
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 …
The new Surface Book 2 is Microsoft’s latest attempt to kill the MacBook
It took longer than we thought, but Microsoft finally unveiled its next-generation Surface Book 2 laptop/tablet combo. Just like the previous generation, the Surface Book …
Consumer Reports says old Samsung phones are better than Apple’s brand new iPhone 8
Apple already sold millions of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus units, but launch weekend estimates fell short of what’s expected from typical iPhone launches. …
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL review roundup: Better than iPhone 8 and Galaxy Note 8?
Google unveiled the new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL a few days ago, and they’ll ship to your door on October 19th, assuming you …
You might get your iPhone X in time for Christmas after all
We keep seeing it in the hands of consumers who also happen to work for Apple and its carrier partners around the world, but we …
Apple says it trained the iPhone X’s signature feature not to be racist
The iPhone X brings over a facial recognition system that has no rival in the mobile business. Made possible by a complex array of front-facing …
OnePlus isn’t doing enough to fix its data collection problem
A report last week echoed what some OnePlus users have known for a long time: the company collects plenty of user data which could be …
Huawei’s new flagships might be better iPhone competition than the Pixel 2
Google just unveiled the first Android devices that will run Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box, the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. But …
The first iPhone X units have shipped from China, but things aren’t looking good
Some lucky buyers will get their iPhone X on November 3rd when the handset is set to launch in initial markets, but most Apple fans …
Nobody is safe from KRACK, but the new Wi-Fi hack is ‘devastating’ for Android
Over the weekend, reports revealed that security researchers found a way to decrypt the WPA 2 Wi-Fi security protocol, and on Monday the secrets behind …
This is probably Razer’s first Android phone
Razer a few days ago started teasing a product announcement for November 1st, and it quickly became clear the gaming company actually build its own …
Wi-Fi encryption can be hacked and anyone can spy on your internet activity
Equifax and Yahoo disclosed major security breaches recently, which are quite scary, especially the former. But security researchers are about to unveil to explain how …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Drop what you’re doing as we got a bunch of hot trailers for you this week. The list includes the latest Star Wars: The Last …
iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, or Pixel 2: Which phone wins the bezel wars?
Ever since the original iPhone changed the game in the mobile business, handset makers have tried to offer buyers bigger smartphones, larger screens, and tinier …
Legendary phone reviewer explains why the Pixel 2 and iPhone 8’s camera scores are flawed
We’ve seen a barrage of DxOMark camera reviews in the past few weeks, as several high-end smartphones came out, all of them sporting top-of-the-line camera …
Apple’s iPhone X successor might copy the Galaxy Note and it would be hilarious
It’s usually Samsung that copies Apple’s smartphone design ideas, but Apple may soon take a page from Samsung’s playbook. A new report says that a …
Watch the final trailer for Stranger Things season 2
October 27th can’t get here soon enough. That’s when a few million lucky iPhone fans will be able to preorder an iPhone X with a …
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 will reportedly copy the iPhone X’s signature feature, obviously
Every new iPhone comes with at least one signature feature, something no other iPhone has. In many cases, that hardware and/or software feature is not …
Razer’s Android phone will be even better than the Galaxy Note 8 and the OnePlus 5
Razer has already started teasing its most significant announcement ever, and it’s probably an Android smartphone with focus on gaming Anything else just doesn’t qualify. …
The Pixel’s battery app is available in the Play Store, but you can’t really have it
Google quietly released to the Play store the battery app found on Pixel and Nexus devices. The app already comes preloaded on Google’s own hardware …
How Andy Serkis brought the new Star Wars villain to life
The new Star Wars trilogy brought us a new pair of villains, but we’ve mostly seen one of them in action in The Force Awakens. …
This is how a foldable iPhone X would work
The iPhone X has the biggest screen-to-front ratio ever seen in an iPhone, but Apple isn’t done enlarging the display. A report earlier this week …
