The iPhone 8 will have a very different way of reading your fingerprint
We’ve seen a bunch of iPhone 8 rumors so far, and most of them offer the same predictions. The all-screen iPhone will ditch the home …
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
iOS 11’s big feature could be a massive Siri upgrade
While there’s an abundance of iPhone 8 rumors to check out on a regular basis, we don’t see that many iOS 11 leaks. It’s surprising, …
Intel’s new tech makes hard drives feel as fast as an SSD
Intel last week released an SSD that’s faster and more durable than its rivals. The best thing about the Optane DC P4800X drive is that it …
In one final nod to the Note 7, a Samsung store just caught fire
Samsung just can’t catch a break when it comes to fire. After Galaxy Note 7 battery fires forced the company to discontinue the handset shortly after …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s specs and features listed in new report
Apple may see monster iPhone sales this year, according to a new report, thanks to the redesigned iPhone 8 that should convince more people than ever …
Facebook just stole pretty much everything left to steal from Snapchat
Snapchat will totally hate it, but Facebook now basically offers all of the Snapchat app’s functionality right inside its main Facebook mobile app. It just …
The Galaxy Note 7 will not return to the US market
Samsung on Monday confirmed what we had already suspected: the Galaxy Note 7 will return to stores. The company will replace the faulty batteries with …
‘The Walking Dead’ recap: Rick becomes Negan
Season 7 of Walking Dead is almost over, as the penultimate episode aired on Sunday night on AMC. It was, once again, a great Walking …
Blizzard is remastering Starcraft and making it free to play in 4K
Starcraft fans everywhere will be thrilled to hear that Blizzard will make their favorite real-time strategy game in the universe great again. Launched in 1998 …
I wonder why Samsung is giving the Galaxy S8 an extra-nice warranty
The Galaxy S8 leaks have been at an all-time high this month, and for good reason. Samsung was unable to unveil the handset at MWC …
iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s will reportedly share the same powerful next-gen processor
For the first time since launching the iPhone, Apple will reportedly release three different iPhone models later this year, including the iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and …
Killer deal: Buy an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus at Target and get a free $300 gift card
If you still haven’t scooped up an iPhone 7, and are looking for a killer deal on one of the best smartphones of the year, then …
Terrorists want to disguise bombs as iPads, and that’s why they’re banned on some flights
When the US announced the ban of large electronics including tablets and laptops from certain flights, some people believed the measure was simply a result of …
How to fix the worst thing about the red iPhone 7
The first iPhone to be included in the company’s Product (RED) series went on sale on Friday, and I can’t blame you if you want …
Watch the first trailer for the The Walking Dead season 7 finale
It’s been a long, confusing, and oftentimes disappointing season 7 of The Walking Dead, but it’s almost over. The season finale is nearly upon us, which …
Uber suspends self-driving car program after bizarre accident
Uber’s bad streak continues, with a different kind of scandal. The company had a tough year so far, having to face accusations of rampant sexism …
What if Apple already told us what it’s going to call the iPhone 8?
Apple will release three new iPhones this year, including the iPhone 7s, the iPhone 7s Plus, and the iPhone 8. The last one will be the …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
It’s the weekend, everyone, which can mean only one thing: it’s time to head to the theater and catch a movie. We’ve got a few …
No, Microsoft isn’t spying on everything you type in Windows 10
Microsoft’s Windows 10 might’ve been good enough to make people forget about Windows 8, but it really didn’t impress when it comes to privacy protection. …
Google just fixed a Pixel and Pixel XL problem that was driving people crazy
Pixel and Pixel XL owners should be thrilled to hear that Google has fixed yet another bug that has been driving people up a wall: …
Despite Apple denial, hackers prove stolen iCloud data is real
Apple confirmed on Thursday that its servers were not hacked, after reports earlier this week claimed that hackers are holding hundreds of millions of accounts for ransom. …
Apple’s new RED iPhone 7 and its cheapest iPad ever go on sale at 11AM today
It’s not just a regular Friday for Apple fans, as the company’s recently announced red iPhone 7 and the brand new iPad are going on sale …
Samsung’s Jet Black Galaxy S8 shown off in most extensive hands-on preview yet
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 is launching in just a few days, but we know everything about it thanks to all the leaks that we’ve seen over the …
The cheapest Moto G5 Plus deal is available on Amazon right now
One of the best budget phones coming out of MWC 2017 this year is the Moto G5 series, and Lenovo’s brand new Motorola handset is …
Galaxy S8’s screen resolution seemingly confirmed in new leak
There’s an abundance of Galaxy S8 leaks out there on the web already. But with a week to go until Samsung unveils the phone, a …
Hackers still threaten a remote wipe of iPhones, despite Apple’s statement
After news had emerged earlier this week that a hacker group called Turkish Crime Family (TCF) is holding millions of Apple ID accounts for ransom, …
Good luck buying an iPhone 8 on launch day this year
Apple is expected to unveil three new iPhones in September, including the iPhone 8 and two iPhone 7s models. The initial iPhone 8 stock will …
This is how Apple may finally turn your iPhone into a Mac
Apple’s long-standing official policy on its seemingly converging operating systems is that both iOS and macOS have their own purpose. Apple still sees the iPhone …
Why you should preorder the Galaxy S8 as quickly as you can
In less than a week, the Galaxy S8 will be unveiled and soon after that Samsung will start taking preorders for its first flagship phones …
Apple denied the massive iCloud hack (but you should still change your password)
A hacker group claiming to have access to hundreds of millions of iCloud accounts threatened to remotely wipe iPhones associated to these accounts unless Apple pays …
