World’s top insider has some bad news about the iPhone 8 and Galaxy S9
The Galaxy Note 8 isn’t even official, but we already have Galaxy S9 rumors on our hands. The next Galaxy S handset isn’t due for …
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
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