More Americans pay for Netflix than cable TV
Quick, act surprised! There currently are more Netflix subscribers in America than there are cable TV buyers. That’s quite an achievement for the company that …
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
The new iPad Pro is almost as powerful as the MacBook Pro
Apple’s newest iPad Pros are out in stores, which means that some users out there are already testing them out. Benchmarks are, naturally, part of …
iPhone 8’s AR features are so exciting, Tim Cook can barely contain himself
As CEO of one of the most important companies in tech, it’s Tim Cook’s job to be excited about all the products Apple makes, products …
Samsung wants to make the Galaxy Note gr3at again
The Galaxy Note 7 lived a short life, but at least it made Samsung rethink its commitment to product quality and served as a warning …
The OnePlus iPhone 7 might be a lot easier to buy than you think
OnePlus is about to launch a phone that looks so much like the iPhone 7 Plus that it’s already received plenty of criticism, prompting OnePlus …
You’re better off waiting for the Galaxy Note 8 than buying the refurbished Galaxy Note 7
Samsung was rumored to launch the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 in June, but a report said a few days ago the phone’s release date slipped …
Netflix explains its limits on downloading shows
One of the best things about the Netflix mobile app is that it lets you download movies and TV shows so you can watch them …
The OnePlus 5 looks more and more like an iPhone clone
Make no mistake, the OnePlus 5 looks like an iPhone 7 Plus no matter what you hear. And the fact that people are already defending …
New renders suggest a Galaxy Note 8 design that’s classic Samsung
Samsung may soon release a new Galaxy Note handset, a device that’s supposed to make everyone forget about last year’s Galaxy Note 7 debacle. Reports …
What if the Google Pixel 2 looked like this?
The first revealing Google Pixel 2 rumor arrived a few days ago, with the news that HTC might not be making the Google Pixel 2 …
iPhone 8’s purported design leaked in new images
Looking for fresh iPhone 8 leaks? Good, because we just happen to have more pictures to show you. Accessory makers are busy creating protective gear for …
The Galaxy Note 8 may launch sooner than we thought
It looks like the Galaxy Note 8 will hit the market before the iPhone 8, a new report claims, reaffirming what was already said in …
OnePlus 5 shown from every angle in new series of leaks
OnePlus will unveil its next flagship in just a few days, and the company already revealed many details about the handset, including the fact that …
17 iOS 11 features you can get on your iPhone right now if you jailbreak
Apple released iOS 11 into the wild more than a week ago, and you can try the first beta on compatible iPhones and iPads right …
The iPhone might get the iPad’s best iOS 11 feature
Drag and drop is one of the coolest iOS 11 features we’ve seen in a while, a feature that should completely change the way we …
iPhone 8 production is on schedule, but you still won’t be able to get one at launch
iPhone fans, now’s a good time to start typing up a letter to Santa if you’re planning to buy the iPhone 8 this year, because …
Tim Cook finally confirms Apple is working on self-driving cars
Tim Cook has finally confirmed one of the Apple rumors we keep seeing out there: Apple is working on self-driving car technology. The CEO said …
Pixel 2 XL has reportedly been canceled for an even bigger Google phone
We had little Pixel 2 information until just a few days ago. We knew the internal fish codenames for Google’s next-gen smartphones, and we knew …
The safe Galaxy Note 7 may be released early next month
The safe Galaxy Note 7, which will retail as the Galaxy Note FE or Galaxy Note 7R, will not be launched this month in Korea …
More details emerge about the intel Trump leaked to the Russians
Remember when Donald Trump leaked security information to the Russians that was so secret that only a few people have access to it? In the …
The cheapest new Motorola phones are here: meet the Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus
Lenovo’s Motorola is out with a couple of new Android phones that will not break your smartphone budget this year. The Moto E4 and Moto …
No Galaxy S8 batteries have exploded since the phone’s release
It’s pretty common to hear about smartphone batteries exploding, considering the large number of devices out there. But it’s pretty rare to see the number …
Galaxy Note 8 schematics say phone won’t be as impressive as the iPhone 8
A fresh Galaxy Note 8 leak seems to reaffirm an earlier report that said the new Samsung flagship will not have what will probably turn …
Fresh leak sheds new light on Apple’s iPhone 8 design
The iPhone 8 is nearing the mass production phase, reports have said, as suppliers are already working on components that will go into Apple’s best …
Someone used Apple’s new AR platform to create an awesome iPhone 8 concept
Apple last week introduced its own augmented reality (AR) development platform, which means developers can create more AR apps in time for the iPhone 8’s …
Microsoft just made buying Xbox One X games very confusing
Microsoft on Sunday unveiled the brand new Xbox One X console. Out on November 7th for $500, the new machine is Microsoft’s brand new attempt …
10 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
Wow, what a week! Apple kicked it off with a huge press event on Monday, showing us glimpses of its future, and then we all …
Drag-and-drop on the iPad is going to take some getting used to
If there’s one thing that amazes me after all these years of being an iOS user, it’s how Apple forces me to relearn iOS every …
OnePlus just gave us an official look at the OnePlus 5’s camera
As with every OnePlus handset release, the company can’t wait to reveal more details about the phone before the launch keynote. We’ve just learned that …
Apple ‘totally undersells’ the iPad Pro’s new processor
Apple just revived the iPad with the help of some pretty exciting software features shipping in iOS 11 that will make it behave more like …
