The Galaxy S8’s red display problem isn’t really a problem
Samsung acknowledged last week that there’s a red tint issue with the Galaxy S8, but the company said a software fix should help users get rid …
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 latest attempt at a flying car doesn’t really look like a car
Forget about self-driving cars for a second and imagine yourself “driving” a flying car. It may happen as soon as this year, as at least …
No phone has ever performed worse than the Galaxy S8 in SquareTrade’s drop test
The Galaxy S8 has “a screen without limits, except one: sidewalks.” That’s how SquareTrade ends its breakability test for the newly released phone. This is …
Uber denies tracking users after they deleted the iPhone app
Uber is in a dark place right now, having to defend itself against a wide range of allegations as various execs continue to abandon the company. …
When will Samsung release the Galaxy Note 8?
Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed that it’s working on a Galaxy Note 8 that will be better and safer than its predecessor. That was a …
New iPhone 8 schematics leak offers several exciting revelations
The Galaxy S8 might be the hottest smartphones available in stores right now, but when it comes to rumors and leaks, the iPhone is still …
Apple insider delivers the worst possible news about the iPhone 8
The iPhone 8 might be unveiled in September alongside the more “boring” iPhone 7s series, but the flagship model will see a limited September release, …
First Galaxy S9 details emerge in new report
The Galaxy S8 is probably the best Android smartphone you can buy right now. It’s got a fantastic all-screen design and offers a variety of …
8 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
One more week flew by, which means we’ve got plenty of new trailers for you, including a few clips from a few new movies that …
The Galaxy S8’s processor is powerful enough to run Windows
Don’t get too excited about installing Windows 10 on the Galaxy S8 just yet, although you can run a virtualized Windows 10 desktop on the …
The Galaxy S8 is cheaper than it should be, thanks to Samsung’s screw-up
Unless you’re Samsung, you should be happy the Galaxy Note 7 exploded last year. Not only was Samsung able to find some serious quality control issues …
A $1,000 iPhone will still sell like crazy
There’s no denying that one of the best features of Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is its price. The cheapest version costs $720, which is in line …
Best Buy has brand new Galaxy S8 launch day deals for you
Samsung’s best phone yet is finally available for purchase in stores, with preorders already shipping to early buyers. If you were looking to get your …
Warning: Don’t fall for Nintendo Switch emulator scams because they might be malware
Nintendo’s Switch console is insanely popular right now. In fact, the only way to buy one is still to pay a premium on Amazon. Since it’s mostly …
Samsung has a fix for the Galaxy S8’s red display problem it said isn’t a problem
The Galaxy S8 is commercially available in four markets, which means hundreds of thousands of customers will receive their Galaxy S8 preorders on Friday, while …
TGIF: The Galaxy S8 is finally available in stores
April 21st isn’t just another Friday for smartphone users who live in certain markets. It’s the Friday when they’ll finally be able to use the …
Hack lets older Windows users get around Windows 10 update restriction
Microsoft keeps saying that it’s not going to be as aggressive about Windows 10 upgrades as it used to be, but actions speak louder than words. …
Apple is already using a screen technology that’s better than OLED, report says
Apple is widely expected to launch an OLED iPhone this year, which would be a first for the iPhone since its introduction 10 years ago. …
Apple makes half a gallon of synthetic human sweat each day to test its products
Here’s one quality assurance and environment-related test you didn’t expect from the iPhone maker: Apple manufactures half of gallon of sweat each day just so …
Apple’s next iPhone breakthrough sounds amazing, but only on paper
Apple’s iPhone 8 will bring a bunch of novel new features to the iPhone family, which should further refine the iPhone experience. Apple has even …
The all-glass Galaxy S8 can really take a beating
Drop it just right from a considerable height, have it land on a hard surface, and the Galaxy S8’s glass will crack. It’s not Samsung’s …
Irony: Advertising giant Google wants to block ads inside its Chrome browser
Google makes most of its money from advertisements. The company also makes the most popular internet browsing app out there, Google Chrome. In fact, chances …
Google wants to predict your next medical problem before symptoms appear
We first heard about Google’s Baseline Study a couple of years ago. At the time, it was a bold Google moonshot aiming to develop means …
Sony just gave the PS4 Slim a big upgrade without increasing the price
Nintendo’s Switch is the talk of the town right now, which might explain why Sony decided to double the storage of the PS4 Slim while keeping …
Windows 10’s newest feature will boost your laptop’s battery life
Microsoft just released a major Windows 10 update, but the company is still hard at work on even more upgrades. One of the new features …
Apple said to be building 100M new iPhones as Samsung strives for 60M Galaxy S8s
Apple is working on three new iPhones this year, with the iPhone 8 expected to bring over a variety of novel features according to many reports. …
Display expert explains the Galaxy S8’s red tint problem and how to fix it
Some Galaxy S8 owners claim the screens on their phones have a red tint issue. First reported in Korea where the phone has already been delivered …
Galaxy Note 8 tipped to swipe the iPhone 7 Plus’s top feature
The Galaxy S8 was supposed to be Samsung’s first flagship to sport a dual lens camera like the iPhone 7 Plus, at least, according to …
Samsung says the Galaxy S8 doesn’t have a red tint problem
The Galaxy S8 might have a red tint screen issue, some of the early buyers in South Korea discovered, but Samsung says it’s not a …
Stop what you’re doing and download Blizzard’s StarCraft for free
We knew it was coming, but we had no idea when Blizzard will release the absolutely free version its StarCraft version of the game. That …
