iPhone will support third-party payment systems in the US, but apps won’t get cheaper
Come early March, iPhone and iPad users in Europe will be able to sideload apps. Apple has to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act …
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
How to watch Marvel’s Netflix shows in MCU timeline order
Marvel finally gave fans the MCU timeline change they wanted, settling the debate around its Netflix shows. All the Netflix shows are now part of …
Apple’s expensive new 2024 iPad Pro tablets might launch in April
There’s been a lot of talk about the 2024 iPad Pro refresh that Apple has been planning. If rumors are accurate, the tablets will be …
How to save an extra $50 on Galaxy S24 preorders
It’s Galaxy S24 week, with Samsung set to unveil its next flagship phone during Wednesday’s Unpacked press conference. As usual with these events, Samsung never …
iPhone sideloading is reportedly ready to go, with the big twist we expected
iPhone sideloading is finally happening after 17 years since the debut of the iPhone. Apple reportedly has an iOS 17 update ready to enable the …
Apple may avoid Apple Watch ban by ditching blood oxygen readings – here’s why I don’t care
Late last year, Apple announced it would stop selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the US as the International …
Kevin Hart’s Lift is so bad, it might make you want to cancel Netflix
I wish I had read the warnings about Lift before I watched Kevin Hart’s newest original Netflix movie. But even then, I think I would …
New Vision Pro leak pulls back the curtain on Apple’s launch plans
This is it, the week when Vision Pro preorders kick off ahead of the spatial computer’s February 2nd release. This will be a product like …
Leaked iPhone 16 Pro designs seemingly confirm Apple’s new Capture button
The iPhone 16 is some eight months away. But I already think we have a pretty good picture of what’s to come from Apple this …
Vision Pro appointments might not be mandatory, but Apple’s inviting you to try it anyway
Reports preceding Apple’s Vision Pro release date announcement said buyers would have to go to Apple retail stores to pick up the spatial computer, but …
Deadpool 3 trailer to debut during Super Bowl 58, insider claims
Deadpool 3 will be the first and only MCU movie of the year, and we’ll have to wait until late July to see it. Therefore, …
Beeper Mini is gone from the Google Play store, but it’s not about iMessage this time
The Beeper Mini iMessage saga seemed to have ended just before Christmas. Beeper offered the final iMessage workaround, which needed an iPhone or Mac in …
iPhone sideloading is coming in March, EU antitrust chief hints
We’ve been talking about iPhone sideloading for quite a while now. That’s because one large jurisdiction will force Apple to allow iPhone users to install …
You should order a Vision Pro next week, even if you’re not fully convinced
The Vision Pro will go on preorder in a week from now, two weeks ahead of the official February 2nd release date. If you’re considering …
Echo’s post-credits scene seems like a big spoiler for the MCU’s future
I’d have devoured Echo as soon as it dropped on Disney Plus in previous years, especially if Marvel had released the entire season at once. …
I wanted these AI smart binoculars designed by Marc Newson until I saw the insane price tag
I can’t say I’m a bird watcher. It’s quite the contrary, I don’t spend enough time in nature, though I want to fix that. I …
6 Vision Pro questions we can answer, and 5 big mysteries that remain
The Apple Vision Pro becomes available to preorder next week, with shipments set to start on February 2nd. That’s when you’ll have to head to …
Rabbit r1 AI gadget is now sold out, but you can still preorder one
AI startup Rabbit is one of the highlights of CES 2024 thanks to its r1 AI gadget that should be able to do something ChatGPT …
OpenAI’s GPT Store is now live, but you need to pay for ChatGPT first
OpenAI announced it’d let anyone create custom ChatGPT a couple of months ago, a feature no other generative AI software developers offer. These custom GPTs …
All the Apple devices you can buy instead of the $3,499 Vision Pro
It’s finally happening: The Vision Pro spatial computer is going on sale in early February in the US. I expect the Vision Pro to be …
New leak offers exciting news about the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s chip
Samsung is dying to unveil the Galaxy S24 series. The Korean giant just took over the Sphere in Las Vegas during CES, partnering with Marvel …
The iPhone that fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines 1282 had a security hole we need to discuss
It was wild to hear that an iPhone survived a 16,000-foot drop following the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 plug door incident. That speaks volumes about …
The new Rabbit r1 AI gadget almost roped me in – here’s why I’m not buying one
It’s CES 2024 week in Las Vegas, otherwise known as AI week. Artificial intelligence is built into lots and lots of products, even ones that …
Apple Vision Pro has everything in the box, so why do we need in-store fittings?
Apple announced the Vision Pro release date earlier this week, right on cue. Rumors and common sense dictated that Apple would try to drop this …
I need Sennheiser’s new Momentum Sport earbuds, and it has nothing to do with sound
We already have a few amazing AirPods alternatives out there that deliver great sound. You don’t have to buy Apple’s expensive AirPods Pro for a …
Samsung teases Galaxy S24 AI with the help of Marvel’s Doctor Strange
CES 2024 is in full swing in Las Vegas, but that’s not the only big tech attraction of the start of the year. Samsung already …
Google Chromecast just got a big upgrade: TikTok and wireless headphones support
Google was busy at CES 2024 announcing various new features for its products in addition to hosting in-person experiences at its booth, including demos of …
I’m a Mac user, but Lenovo’s amazing Android-Windows laptop makes me so jealous
I’ve been dreaming for years about a laptop/tablet convertible that can run different operating systems depending on the mode it’s used in. In laptop mode, …
Get ready, the Vision Pro will probably be sold out soon
It happened sooner than I expected; Apple announced Vision Pro preorders on Monday. Just ahead of the official start of CES 2024 and a little …
Did Samsung just announce the 2024 iPad Pro’s OLED display?
Apple is widely expected to unveil the 2024 iPad Pro soon. The M3 chip won’t be the only upgrade for the next-gen tablets. Both models …
