Watch a sneak peek of ‘The Walking Dead’ season 8
Every October for the last few years, I’ve been pretty excited to watch the premiere of a new Walking Dead season. But then seasons 6 …
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
Apple quietly released an iTunes update that keeps iPhone apps
When Apple released iTunes 12.7 a few weeks ago, the new software unexpectedly killed a feature I’ve been using for years: iPhone apps download. Whenever …
The Galaxy S9 will have an advantage over every other Android phone next year
The Galaxy S8 launched later than Samsung wanted this year, as a direct result of that Galaxy Note 7 recall. However, Samsung’s phone was still …
Wild rumor says an all-screen OnePlus phone will be released next month
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched two Android flagship phones in 2016, including the OnePlus 3 and the slightly upgraded OnePlus 3T. One year later, it’s …
Galaxy Note 9 will have a key feature Apple couldn’t get to work on the iPhone X
The Galaxy Note 9 is almost a year away, but there’s already talk about Samsung’s future phablet flagship. The handset is rumored to get the …
iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported at least seven times now
At least seven iPhone 8 battery swelling incidents have been reported since Apple launched the new phones on September 22nd. The number seems big but …
‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ ticket sales start on Monday, right after new trailer premiere
Disney on Sunday announced that Star Wars fans will be able to preorder their tickets for The Last Jedi. Sales should start right after the …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
You know what movie launches this weekend, don’t you? It’s the sequel you wanted to see for years. Starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, Blade …
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 …
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. …
