The Galaxy S8 seems to be struggling with a very basic feature
Sending and receiving text messages is one of the most basic things you can do on a mobile phone. You don’t need an iPhone or …
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
The Pixel 2’s unlimited photo storage isn’t exactly unlimited
The Pixel 2 comes with a cloud promotion nobody else can match: Google is offering all Pixel 2 buyers unlimited photo storage of maximum-quality photos …
This is Android’s real ‘toxic hellstew’
Remember back in early June 2014 when Tim Cook tore Android apart at Apple’s yearly WWDC conference? He criticized Android’s overall experience, slow updates, and …
Google just confirmed the real reason Apple killed the headphone jack
Apple will forever be remembered as the company that killed the headphone jack. Other companies did it before the iPhone 7 came out, but none …
iOS 11.1 beta 2 update will bring hundreds of new emoji next week
Apple on Friday announced that it’s preparing to unleash a flurry of new emoji next week when the next iOS 11.1 beta rolls out. Goodies …
John Kelly’s personal cell phone was hacked, White House officials say
John Kelly’s personal cell phone may have been hacked all the way back in December, White House officials believe. It’s unclear at this time what …
Adidas Speedfactory shoes: Made by robots for humans
Adidas Speedfactory shoes are something you should start getting used to. They’re going to be shoes built by robots, sporting designs customized for some of …
Google thought we’d all forget about the headphone jack. It was wrong.
Unlike Apple, which dedicated plenty of time to its “courageous” move to kill the 3.5mm headphone jack last year, Google never really addressed the matter …
Can the Pixel 2 be a true flagship without a dual-camera setup?
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are a strange duo. They’re flagship devices, supposed to be similar except for size. But unlike their predecessors, …
Let’s set the record straight on Google’s fake news aimed at iPhones
It was just earlier this week that Google and Facebook were criticized for spreading fake news in the aftermath of the Las Vegas massacre, even …
Don’t buy a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL until you check out this deal
Many Pixel 2 versions are already sold out in Google’s online store, but you still might be able to find the phones elsewhere. Verizon continues …
The Pixel 2 just beat the iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note 8’s camera scores
Google demoed the main features of the Pixel 2 during its press conference on Wednesday, including the new camera hardware and tricks. And Google made …
The Pixel 2 is already sold out, but that means absolutely nothing
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are finally official, which means you can already preorder one. But don’t expect to get yours anytime soon, …
This might be the best thing about the new Pixel 2
Google just unveiled a bunch of new products, including at least one device that nobody asked for. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL are …
Will the Pixel 2’s dual speaker system beat the iPhone 8?
Google did not get the full memo on 2017 smartphone design. Instead of having two all-screen phones in stores this year to take on the …
The Galaxy Note 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus have nearly identical camera scores
Soon after the iPhone 8 was launched, the photography experts at DxOMark crowned the iPhone 8 Plus as the best smartphone camera they ever tested, …
Everything you need to know about the Apple vs Qualcomm battle
The Apple vs. Samsung legal battle was one of the most important patent-based wars in mobile tech until last year when Apple helped ignite what …
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL specs – everything you need to know
Google just unveiled the two brand new phones that all diehard Android enthusiasts will want to buy this Christmas. The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 …
Leak uncovers Google Earphones, which are likely AirPods for the Pixel 2
Google wants to be more like Apple than ever, Sundar Pichai said in a recent interview. The tech giant wants to control both the software …
Best Buy Pixel 2 leak reveals Google Home Mini preorder deal
It’s October 4th, which means that Google will unveil a variety of devices in just a few hours. If you’ve been following tech news, then …
Android Oreo’s download numbers are sad, and show Android’s biggest problem
Google took advantage of this summer’s solar eclipse to unveil the absolutely cool name of this year’s major Android release. Android 8.0 Oreo was then …
Google wants the Pixel to be like the iPhone in every way
Google and Apple are fierce rivals in the mobile business, but they’re also partners when it comes to online search on the iPhone and Mac. …
It sure looks like Google will start selling the new Pixel 2 phones soon
Tomorrow, Google will unveil the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones, but also a brand new Google Home Mini speaker and other products. Reports …
The Pixel 2 will copy a signature feature from 2015’s iPhone 6s
After months of rumors and speculation, Google will unveil its new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL handsets during a press conference on Wednesday. We …
Watch Jimmy Kimmel’s emotional reaction to the Las Vegas massacre
The deadliest mass shooting in US history left 59 people dead and more than 500 wounded after a gunman opened fire on a crowd from …
Google’s Pixel 2 XL ‘steals’ the most annoying thing about the iPhone X
Google on Wednesday will unveil the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL alongside other Google-branded smart gadgets for the home. The new smartphones are probably …
More than 10 million people saw the political ads Russia bought on Facebook last year
Remember when Facebook was so quick to dismiss the reports saying fake news spreading on the social network may have played a crucial role in …
Forget ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ and fund this 100-player World War II game instead
Call of Duty: WWII is an amazing World War 2 game that you should completely forget for a few minutes. There’s something even hotter in …
OnePlus might launch its next flagship killer early next year
I wouldn’t blame you if you forgot about this year’s “flagship killer.” The OnePlus 5 was riddled by controversies at launch, and it hardly made …
Facebook working on facial recognition, but don’t call it Face ID
Apple wasn’t the first to bring facial recognition features to a mobile phone, but the iPhone X may be the first smartphone whose facial recognition …
