Who’s making Galaxy S8 batteries (and will they explode)?
It’s early February, and it looks like Samsung has not yet settled exactly on which batteries are going to be used in the upcoming Galaxy S8. Well, …
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
Here’s how Apple will make Jet Black iPhones of the future unscratchable
Multiple reports say the iPhone 8 will feature a glass sandwich design, meaning that the front and rear panels of the handset will be made …
Class action lawsuit says Apple intentionally broke FaceTime to save money
Every time a new iPhone and major iOS update launch, reports surface suggesting that Apple is intentionally crippling older handsets with the brand new iOS …
Snap sees Apple as a significant competitor ahead of its big IPO
Snapchat — well, Snap — is finally going public, as the company filed for a $3 billion IPO. The documentation it filed with the Securities …
Nokia’s Android phones probably won’t live up to the company’s hype
The new Nokia is already selling the kind of Android phones we wanted to see years ago from the old Finnish company, but only in …
MIT’s new AI understands the hardest part of human language
Voice-based artificial intelligence assistants can understand human speech better than ever. But while AI can decipher our words and context to deliver fast results and …
Watch every day in Bill Murray’s ‘Groundhog Day’ at the same time
It’s Groundhog Day today, folks, which means two things. First of all, according to some groundhogs, there will be six more weeks of winter so forget …
T-Mobile will give you a free year of Netflix if you buy a Galaxy S7
The Galaxy S7 may be Samsung’s only flagship smartphone available in stores right now, and if you’re looking for the next best thing, now’s probably not …
The iPhone 8’s wireless charging tech could be much more exciting than you think
The iPhone 8 is expected to be Apple’s first iPhone that will support wireless charging. In fact, one exciting series of reports indicates the iPhone …
Beyoncé’s pregnancy Instagram just crushed Selena Gomez record
Surrounded by flowers and posing in lingerie on Instagram, Beyoncé announced to the world that she’s pregnant with twins. The photo became viral almost immediately …
Netflix originals crush everything from Amazon and Hulu
Netflix is winning the streaming battle with competing services including Amazon Video and Hulu when it comes to original shows, a new report shows. Interestingly, …
Jon Stewart perfectly blasts Donald Trump and his executive orders
Trevor Noah is doing a splendid job replacing Jon Stewart on The Daily Show, but Stewart can’t really be replaced. The former Daily Show star …
Nintendo will keep churning out mobile games, Nintendo Switch or not
Super Mario Run has been a huge (monetary) success for Nintendo so you can expect more mobile releases from the Japanese gaming giant. However, Nintendo …
Popular Android manufacturer OnePlus caught cheating in benchmark tests
A few years ago, many high-profile Android device makers were caught cheating in benchmark tests. The list of cheaters included HTC, LG, Samsung, and Sony, …
Brand new Galaxy S8 report confirms what we already know
The Galaxy S8 will supposedly be about as big as the Galaxy S7, but a new report offers actual schematics based on an eyewitness account. …
Samsung might show off the Galaxy S8 at MWC, but don’t get too excited
If you were holding out hope for Samsung to announce the Galaxy S8 at Mobile World Congress in Spain later this month, then you’re not …
The iPhone 7 keeps stealing Android users
Apple on Tuesday released its financial report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, revealing record sales number for the iPhone. The iPhone 7 …
Android 7.1.2 Nougat beta available for Pixel and Nexus phones
Google on Monday announced a new incremental Nougat update, version 7.1.2. The new release is “just around the corner,” which means anyone looking to beta …
Uber teams up with Mercedes for more self-driving cars
It’s no secret Uber is interested in removing the other guy/gal in the car with you, and the company has already started testing its self-driving …
The iPhone 7 Plus dual camera system could be a lot more than cute dog photos
Apple’s Tim Cook often hinted that augmented reality (AR) is of great significance for the company, yet there’s no AR product from Apple. We have …
There’s a perfectly good reason why Apple removed its anti-theft iPhone tool
Multiple reports on Monday revealed that Apple silently killed a special anti-theft tool that can help users avoid buying stolen iPhones or other devices that …
The Galaxy S8, iPhone 8, and Google Pixel 2 will all share one key component
Samsung, Apple, and Google are going to launch new flagship smartphones this year — in that order. The Galaxy S8 is expected in mid-April, while …
Samsung is reportedly going for bigger batteries for the Galaxy S8
Samsung blamed the Galaxy Note 7 fires on two independent battery issues that turned the phablet into an explosive device. But it also acknowledged that …
Eric Schmidt tells Googlers that Trump’s government will do ‘evil things’
Donald Trump’s Muslim ban is the president’s most controversial measure to date. Trump may be keeping his word when it comes to campaign promises, but the …
The Robin might be dead but Razer’s Nextbit acquisition sounds exciting
Razer just bought a startup that made one of the most exciting Android handsets we’ve seen in recent years and killed said smartphone almost immediately. …
Watch AMC’s latest trailer for the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead
We’re nearly there, Walking Dead fans, your favorite AMC zombie shows returns to TV in just a couple of short weeks. I won’t blame you …
I watched Ed Sheeran’s new ’Shape of You’ video so you don’t have to
Ed Sheeran started the year strong, releasing two good tracks at the same time, Shape of You and Castle on the Hill. I don’t blame you …
This new render is basically an official Galaxy S8 press photo
One of the most highly anticipated phones of 2017 is hardly a secret. The recent Galaxy S8 leaks have revealed virtually everything about the phone, …
T-Mobile’s latest deal will pay the tax on your new smartphone
If you still haven’t bought that new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus you’ve been eyeing since it came out last September, then you absolutely …
The iPhone 8 might be more expensive than you expect
Apple will soon announce its numbers for the December quarter, and all eyes will be on its new flagship, the iPhone 7. Analysts expect Apple …
