You can download Google Allo right now if you hate privacy
Google a few months ago unveiled two new mobile apps to talk to your friends, including video chat app Duo and iMessage rival Allo. Starting …
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 iPhone 7 might have broken sales records, but we’ll never know
Apple this year isn’t going to tell us how many new iPhones it sold during the launch weekend. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus …
A 1TB SD card is such glorious, expensive overkill
Looking to swap out that old hard drive or SSD for one that has more storage? You might want to hold off on that thought, …
The FBI didn’t need an iPhone backdoor — $100 of electronics does the same thing
The Apple vs. FBI fight over breaking the encryption of the San Bernardino iPhone was one of the most important news topics of the beginning …
The Galaxy S7 should get some stale Nougat sometime soon
One in every three iOS devices that support Apple’s latest iOS release already run iOS 10, and that percentage will only increase in the coming …
How to fix the iPhone 7’s most annoying bug
You already know what should happen as soon as you disable Airplane mode on your iPhone. The device should instantly pick up wireless signals, including …
This is how easily your Jet Black iPhone 7 phone will scratch
Jet Black is the new black when it comes to iPhone colors. The glossy black iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the most popular …
iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: Does 3GB of RAM really make a difference?
There are two things that Apple never mentions during an iPhone event: the amount of RAM a phone has, and the battery capacity. But thanks to detailed …
Why did a ‘safe’ Galaxy Note 7 explode?
It’s not a surprise to hear on the news that a Galaxy Note 7 exploded causing some sort of damage. Samsung has a real problem …
Google Pixel phones are almost here: Livestream, price and ‘official’ leaks
There’s one more exciting phone hitting stores this year, the Google Pixel series. Google is expected to discontinue its Nexus program this year and replace …
Hidden iOS 10 trick lets you create your own night vision mode
Ok, so iOS 10 doesn’t have a system-wide dark mode that would make it easier on the eyes to interact with the phone at night, …
12 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
There are plenty of horror stories in this week’s movie trailers roundup, but also the first new trailer of Fifty Shades Darker — although that …
Why the iPhone 7 Plus you want is already sold out
It’s a great day for iPhone fans all over the world, as long as they preordered the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus early. The …
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus survive* their first brutal drop test
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are finally out, which means early adopters have already started putting them through various tests. We’ve seen teardowns, …
iPhone 7 torture test: Is Bendgate back? Does it scratch easily? Time to find out
The iPhone 7 is here, folks, at least if you were smart enough to preorder one last week. Buyers all over the world are starting to …
First iPhone 7 speed test results are in, and they’re going to surprise you
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are out, which means early buyers will put them through a variety of performance and durability tests. We’ve …
Samsung finally confirms when new Galaxy Note 7s will arrive
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall has been a huge headache for everyone involved. The company finally announced an official recall with the US Consumer Product Safety …
iPhone 7 Plus teardown explains headphone jack, RAM, battery capacity and waterproofing
It’s iPhone 7 day today, which means that hordes of consumers are taking by storm Apple stores around the world, while millions of buyers who …
Amazon’s Top Gear show ‘The Grand Tour’ has a release date
Top Gear fans still miss Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May, especially since their replacements aren’t ready to turn the BBC show into something of …
FBI director assumes someone is spying on our webcams all the time21
FBI Director James Comey, a strong opponent of Apple’s way of encrypting software and hardware, just told us again that covering up that computer webcam …
New vs. original iPhone photo comparison shows how far we’ve come
Some people usually make the mistake of dismissing certain iPhone features after labeling them as minimal upgrades compared to last year’s model. But then, last …
Fear of the iPhone 7 is responsible for Galaxy Note 7s going boom
Two things are exploding in the mobile world right now: iPhone 7 sales and Galaxy Note 7 units. The former is hazardous to your wallet, …
Pokemon Go cheat that lets you walk anywhere without jailbreaking still works after update
Niantic released a Pokemon Go update for iPhone and Android that brings over the new Buddy feature, but also prevents rooted/jailbroken devices from playing the …
The iPhone 7 is twice as fast as the best Android phone you can buy
I told you well before Apple announced it that the iPhone 7 will be the fastest smartphone in the world, since the only smartphone it …
This is the jaw-dropping iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus camera review you’ve been waiting for
Every year, Apple releases new iPhones that have better cameras than their predecessors. But the leap from iPhone 6s to iPhone 7 Plus seems tremendous. …
Alleged Galaxy Note 7 explosion engulfs car in flames in the middle of the road
Samsung recalled the Galaxy Note 7 almost two weeks ago, yet some people didn’t get the memo. Since the recall, multiple Galaxy Note 7 explosions …
All the iOS 10 features that guard your privacy and security
iOS 10 is one of the most significant iOS updates in years. On the surface, everything looks similar to iOS 9, the iOS version you …
Why the iPhone 7 Plus has the ‘most sophisticated camera’ in any phone
Apple’s new iPhones pack incredible new cameras, but the iPhone 7 Plus stands out as the device that will offer you a better camera experience. …
The Galaxy Note 7 disaster could have a silver lining
The unprecedented Galaxy Note 7 recall might continue to hurt Samsung even after all the faulty units are replaced, and analysts believe that Samsung could …
The Galaxy Note 7 recall might just be the beginning for Samsung
The Galaxy Note 7 recall is one of Samsung’s biggest mishaps in history. But is it a signal that there might be something wrong with …
