France wants to fine Apple €1M each time it refuses to decrypt an iPhone
Apple’s iPhone encryption woes are far from over, though the company did score a significant victory against the FBI the other day in a similar …
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.
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Star Wars Episode VIII: First scene was just revealed
The eighth episode in the Star Wars saga will hit theaters a few days before Christmas 2017, so it’s far too early to see any trailers …
iPhone gets features in latest Google Maps update that Android doesn’t even have
Any iPhone 6s owner who has installed the Google Maps app should definitely make sure the latest version is installed, as Google released a new …
The HTC Vive sold out in less than 10 minutes
You can still preorder HTC’s Vive VR headset for $799 in the U.S. – pricing varies in the other 23 launch markets – but the …
Report says iPhone 7’s killer feature will only be found on the most expensive models
In case you missed it, one of the most intriguing iPhone 7 rumors out there says that Apple is cooking up a special dual-camera system for …
The best thing about Apple’s new iPhone SE might not be the phone itself
The new 4-inch iPhone Apple is reportedly going to unveil in the coming weeks is expected to be called the iPhone SE. The phone, first known …
Oscars 2016: The complete list of winners (and losers)
It’s done. The 88th annual Academy Awards is finally over and we know who all the big winners and losers were. Leonardo DiCaprio finally got his …
This week’s 4 best new movie trailers
Smartphone fans may have enjoyed the news from Mobile World Congress this week, but for movie enthusiasts, it’s the Oscars week. In two days, we’ll find …
New battery technologies that will ease your fears of running out of juice
Smartphones are becoming more and more sophisticated mobile PCs, yet device makers still haven’t figured out how to significantly improve their battery lives. Instead, handset makers …
9 hot Android rumors you missed from MWC
The past week brought us several major announcements for the Android universe. Startups and tech giants came to Barcelona’s MWC 2016 show to announce new …
An iPhone backdoor like the FBI wants is even more dangerous than you think
The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. …
The best of Mobile World Congress 2016
Mobile World Congress 2016 is now over, and the show gave us lots to talk about this year thanks to a multitude of announcements. We’ve seen …
Will the iPhone 7 launch be delayed by the FBI’s backdoor request?
Apple responded one more time to the FBI’s request to backdoor the iPhone 5c belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. This time, it’s …
‘Netflix for pirates’ is making the comeback you’ve been waiting for
Popcorn Time, also known as “Netflix for pirates” is a service that lets you stream movies and TV show torrents rather than downloading them. The …
Why it would be harder for Apple to hack its own iPhone than you think
Apple’s fight with the FBI is in full swing and neither party looks ready to budge. The federal agency has made this a difficult battle for Apple from a …
3 important Mobile World Congress stories you may have missed
It’s time to put this year’s Mobile World Congress behind us, and what a show it has been. We had some major announcements on the …
Why the FBI has already lost its encryption battle with Apple
You’d think the news emerging day after day from Mobile World Congress would be the most important thing happening in tech right now, but that’s …
Star Wars: Episode VIII set photos captured for the first time
There’s still a long wait before the next Star Wars movie hits theaters. The next installment in the saga doesn’t even have an official name, and there …
Your dream of a 256GB iPhone 7 might come true
One of the things Apple has to “fix” later this year when the iPhone 7 launches is built-in storage. Our increasing media consumption and creation …
How to get rid of Microsoft’s Windows 10 lock screen advertisements
In case you needed more proof that nothing is really ever free, check your Windows 10 computer. It might be showing you advertisements that you …
The MWC product that I want the most right now… and it’s not a phone
This year’s Mobile World Congress was rich in announcements, especially for top mobile hardware from some of the most important players in the market. But the …
The Cat S60’s thermal camera is one of MWC’s coolest products
You can’t really tell by looking at the image above, but that’s me taking a picture of what you’ll see when you look through the …
Netflix on iPhone is about to get a lot better
Netflix is not done improving its service. After expanding its reach to over 130 more markets, and after completing its full transition to the cloud, …
Coca-Cola’s brilliant cardboard VR headset fits your new iPhone
One of the central themes of this year’s Mobile World Congress is virtual reality. LG and Samsung kicked off the event with smartphone announcements that …
11 things I learned about the smartphone that charges in under 15 minutes
I still can’t believe a smartphone’s battery can be recharged from empty to 100% in under 15 minutes, but now I’ve seen it with my …
No contest: HTC’s Vive VR experience is miles ahead of everything else
There’s nothing that wakes you up when the second-day fatigue hits you at MWC like a dose of virtual reality. And who would have thought a …
Your carrier might help you save money for once
The next big thing your carrier or Internet service provider might sell you in the near future isn’t a fancy smartphone or tablet, TV service, or …
The cheapest Android flagship that you won’t be able to buy
Handset makers made this year’s Mobile World Congress edition one of the best in recent years. Samsung, LG and Sony all came up with compelling, …
Expert analysis determines if Galaxy S7 has the world’s best display
The Galaxy S7 was just announced and it’s already impressing Android fans all over the world. The handset is one of the best, if not the best high-end …
What it’s like using Windows 10 through the eyes of HoloLens
Virtual and augmented reality won’t be used solely for entertainment purposes, though immersive VR movies and games will definitely be exciting developments. A new Microsoft …
