Hack makes it possible to factory reset any Samsung phone without a password
Android has a factory reset protection feature that’s supposed to prevent anyone from using a lost or stolen device without proper authentication. But hackers always …
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
There’s already an Android phone with 8GB of RAM on the way
Some of you may be upset that the Galaxy Note 7 that you wanted to buy this year isn’t going to be available outside of …
Niantic introduces permanent account bans for hardcore Pokemon Go cheaters
We sometimes talk about hacks or cheats that will help you improve your Pokemon Go experience inside the game. Some of the more in-depth ones will even …
Internal documents just leaked every big change coming to the iPhone 7
The iPhone 7 is already being mass-produced ahead of its release next month, and a brand new leak offers an inside look into the kind …
The ultimate Pokemon Go hack that lets you walk anywhere just got even better
Cheating at Pokemon Go is frowned upon by many, including Niantic, which might ban your account if you try to gain an unfair advantage in …
Darth Vader returns to Star Wars in brand new Rogue One trailer
I’ve been waiting for a long time to say this, but Darth Vader is back, baby! The great Star Wars villain we’ve grown to love …
The Galaxy Note 7 will get Nougat by November
Samsung’s last big thing is already available for preorder in a variety of markets, and while the Galaxy Note 7 is one of the best …
Don’t ask why you’d turn an Xbox One S into a laptop, just be impressed
Earlier this month, Microsoft released the Xbox One S, a console that has a smaller footprint than its predecessor, but also comes ready to offer …
Using gravity to split bowling balls on an axe is so damn impressive
Splitting a bowling ball with an axe sounds like the kind of futile activity you should not try at home, mainly because it’s not likely …
This multi-million dollar crowdfunding fail sounds like the plot for a bad movie
The following story isn’t a script for a bad Hangover sequel, though Hollywood should definitely adapt it for the big screen. Remember that incredibly cool …
Microsoft’s new Surface Book could make the OLED MacBook Pro dead on arrival
Thinner, faster, and with awesome new tricks up its sleeve. That’s pretty much what the 2016 MacBook Pro refresh is expected to be according to …
How to play Pokemon Go and not die
Whether you’re a Pokemon Go veteran or you’re just starting out, you should know that playing the game might be dangerous. Luckily for you, there’s …
iPhone 7 Plus compared to every other iPhone in brand new 4K video
Unless you’ve been living under some sort of rock where there’s no reception for iPhone 7 rumors, you probably know that Apple will do things …
Confirmed: That Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB of RAM is real, but you can’t have it
Samsung just confirmed that the Galaxy Note 7 we kept seeing in leaks from China — the one that has 6GB of RAM, 128GB of …
The Russian DNC hack had wider scope than initially believed
Unidentified Russian hackers targeted the Democrats ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) last month, exposing the pro-Hillary Clinton bias inside the party during the …
Gmail has new security tricks to block malware emails
Gmail is one of the most popular email services out there, and Google is taking extra steps to try to prevent malicious individuals from targeting …
The worst thing about the iPhone 7 might be the iPhone 7 Plus
It took Apple many years to finally come around and embrace the phablet market with larger iPhone models, and when it did it launched two distinct iPhones. …
Google says that insanely scary new Android vulnerability isn’t really that scary
A security research company came forward with information detailing a potentially dangerous set of security flaws tied to Qualcomm’s chips that are used in a …
We now know exactly when Apple will unveil the iPhone 7
Not too long ago, reports claimed the iPhone 7 would be released on September 16th, with preorders set to start a week earlier on September 9th. …
Apple just released iOS 10 public beta 4
Well, that didn’t take long. Apple usually releases its iOS public beta versions one day after the latest beta is seeded to developers. On Monday, …
Apple’s hot new MacBook Pro might be good enough for VR, but it won’t launch next month
Apple is very interested in virtual reality, but not all of its hardware can support VR at this point. However, things may change later this …
Google’s new Nexus phones will be just as fast as the Galaxy Note 7
Google will release a couple of HTC phones under its Nexus brand in the coming months, and a new alleged benchmark leak indicates the smartphones …
How to install iOS 10 beta 5 on your iPhone or iPad without a developer account
Apple on Monday seeded iOS 10 beta 5 to developers, which means you can also download it and install it on your iPhone or iPad …
Apple might finally make Samsung’s edge displays useful
Samsung’s got a thing for dual-curved edge displays. The company likes it so much, that it’s already rumored to consider launching the Galaxy S8 only …
Apple’s next wearable might not be a new Apple Watch
Apple is often advised to launch new products that will ensure the company’s future beyond the iPhone, but the company is yet to make any …
Apple was planning three different iPhone 7s up to the last minute
A new report that offers more details about Apple’s rumored 2017 iPhone redesign also explains why not all reports agree on the number of iPhones …
Don’t get too excited about this brand new iPhone 7 leak
We see new iPhone 7 rumors on an almost daily basis, which isn’t that surprising, considering that we’re closing in on this year’s iPhone keynote. …
Privacy scandal most people don’t remember haunts Pokemon Go CEO most people can’t name
Is Pokemon Go respecting your privacy when it comes to the amount of data it collects? That’s a question you should ask yourself considering that …
Report says that Apple is actually going to make an all-glass iPhone
Apple’s radical iPhone design you wanted this year isn’t happening. That much is abundantly clear. But Apple is working on a brand new iPhone for …
The iPhone can’t get an OLED screen soon enough
Apple has the best LCD displays in the iPhone and iPad, and this year’s iPhone might receive further improvements similar to what Apple did with …
