The Galaxy Note 7 has a big problem, and it might also affect the iPhone 7
The Galaxy Note 7 is the talk of the town right now, which makes sense since it’s the hottest Samsung phone ever made. But no …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Self-driving Uber rides are coming this summer, and they’ll be free of charge
“The reason Uber could be expensive is because you’re not just paying for the car — you’re paying for the other dude in the car,” …
The curious case of the swimmers, the robbery, and the Olympics
Not everything is going according to plan in Brazil with the Olympics, and the hosts in Rio can’t be happy about it. And water going …
Best Buy has 50 hot deals that will be good for just 50 hours
Best Buy is going to celebrate its 50th anniversary on August 22nd, and the company will host a special sales event this week to kick …
Pizza Hut’s new pizza box will make you order in every single night
You might be a DJ and you don’t even know it. But if you’re also a Pizza Hut fan, you might soon discover your hidden …
Yup, Russia was probably behind that NSA hack
The NSA was hacked by a group that calls itself Shadow Brokers, a report earlier this week revealed, with some of the stolen cyberweapons being auctioned off …
Facebook Messenger’s advertising bots are here, but it’s not as bad as you think
Imagine this: you’re having a steamy conversation on Facebook Messenger and just as things are about to heat up you get interrupted by ads. Okay, maybe …
I just got Netflix’s price hike email, and I did the only reasonable thing to do
I was minding my own business earlier this week – read: wasting time online – when a fresh email caught my attention. It was from …
Apple is right to kill the headphone jack, and Intel is an accomplice
At least two Android smartphones already ship without a 3.5mm headphone port, but the only company that’s getting any heat for killing the standard audio …
Another new report says the 256GB iPhone 7 of your dreams is on the way
One of the things Apple’s new iPhone 7 is supposed to fix is storage. Apple is rumored to ditch the 16GB storage tier and replace it …
Next year’s new iPhone will be even more exciting than this year’s new iPhone
The iPhone 7 will be a very interesting device, no matter what you hear about it being boring. But if you want a completely redesigned …
Brand new leak says Google phone will be as powerful as top Android flagships
Google is expected to release two new Android phones in the coming weeks. Most reports refer to them as 2016 Nexus devices, while a fresh …
These are the best Galaxy Note 7 features you need to know about
The hottest phablet in town is about to launch in several countries, and it really is Samsung’s best phone. The Galaxy Note 7 is better …
I can’t wait to see Apple’s silly explanation for the iPhone 7’s camera
I am an iPhone user, and I think the iPhone 7 will be the best smartphone for iOS fans come this fall. Apple’s next-gen smartphones may …
New Rogue One trailer reveals a major part of the plot
Disney last week revealed a brand new trailer for Rogue One, it’s first Star Wars spin-off movie. The action-packed clip also brought us definitive proof …
Google will fight the iPhone 7 with phones of its own, but don’t call them Nexuses
The iPhone 7 isn’t the only hot new smartphone coming to town this year. In case you haven’t been paying attention, Google has two new …
Leaked internal document says iPhone 7 will launch later than expected
The iPhone 7 is about a month away and recent reports from trustworthy sources revealed dates for Apple’s keynote (September 7th), iPhone 7 preorder kickoff …
Did AMC just troll with us with this new ‘Walking Dead’ footage?
Come October, we’ll finally find out the answer to one burning Walking Dead question: who did Negan kill at the end of season 6? But …
Leaked pics claim to show working iPhone 7 Plus in a new color you’ve never seen before
With less than a month to go until Apple takes the wraps off this year’s new iPhone, there’s an abundance of high-quality leaks showing both …
Google’s FaceTime killer ‘Duo’ is now available for iPhone and Android
Google unveiled two new communications apps at Google I/O this year, including messaging app Allo and video calling app Duo. The apps can be seen …
It’s time to stop installing iOS 10 betas the wrong way
For the longest time, iPhone fans looking to try out the brand new iOS version well ahead of its official release could do so by …
Hackers may have stolen your credit card data if you stayed at any of these hotels
Remember when news broke out that a certain retail or hotel chain was hit by a sophisticated malware attack that allowed hackers to steal personal …
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus compared in new high-quality 4K video
We’ve already seen high-quality videos of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus dummy units individually, but now it’s time to look at the two devices …
How to fix the Windows 10 Anniversary Update’s worst problem
In case you’re one of the unhappy Windows 10 users who has discovered that the system freezes after performing the Anniversary Update, we’ve got a …
Researchers can hack Apple’s iMessages, but you’re already safe
In mid-March, during the FBI vs. Apple scandal surrounding the encrypted San Bernardino iPhone, a report revealed that security researchers from Johns Hopkins University were …
HTC documents confirm new Nexus devices coming for Google
No, HTC did not come out with any official announcement that would prove what all Nexus rumors say – that HTC is making the Sailfish …
Leaked photos reveal Google’s next-gen Nexus ‘Sailfish’ for the first time ever
We have already seen the first 3D renders of Google’s upcoming Nexus smartphones, which were put together based on recent reports. We also saw what might …
‘Revolutionary’ iPad with flexible OLED display reportedly launching in 2018
Apple’s iPad might not generate the same interest as it did in previous years, but the product is still making billions in sales for the …
Augmented reality is a ‘core’ technology for Tim Cook’s Apple
Apple sees augmented reality (AR) as a “core” technology, and the company is already doing “a lot of things” with AR. The news comes from …
13 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The trailer we’ve been dying to see was released this week. Rogue One brings us the first glimpse of our favorite Star Wars villain. But …
