Apple confirms iPhone 12 software update in France to address radiation concerns
Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 on September 12th, with the new series available for prerorder on Friday in dozens of markets around the world. But …
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
$5,000 17-inch HP Spectre Fold is the world’s thinnest, smallest foldable PC
Foldables are the latest trend in the smartphone industry. They might be fragile, but foldables are exciting. I’m a longtime iPhone user, but I’m drawn …
ChatGPT looks so much better with this free web app
Traffic to OpenAI’s ChatGPT might have dropped from its highs, but it’s still the most talked about and most widely-used generative AI product out there. …
Apple’s iPhone prices are so confusing now that the iPhone 15 is here
The iPhone 15 series is official, with Apple having unveiled the four new handsets during its Wonderlust event earlier this week. On Friday, September 15th, …
How to disable iOS 17’s annoying new Contact Poster feature
iOS 17 will be available to all iPhone users with compatible hardware on Monday. That’s when you’ll be able to try all the new features …
iOS 17’s upcoming Apple ID proximity sign-in sounds like it’s made for the Vision Pro
The Apple ID sign-in process is one of the most annoying things about my overall experience with Apple products. It can be quite tedious. It …
iPhone 15 Pro fixes the worst thing about Apple’s Vision Pro
As much as I want to buy the Vision Pro, I’m certain I won’t use the spatial computer to capture any photos or videos. I …
The Marvels’ entire plot might have leaked, including credits scenes
We’re about two months away from Marvel’s final movie of the year. That’s The Marvels, the Captain Marvel sequel that will feature three superheroes: Carol …
Apple 2023 iPhone prices: Everything you need to know about iPhone 15 & more
For the second year in a row, I’m surprised Apple hasn’t increased the prices of its newest iPhone models. The iPhone 14 did bring price …
iPhone 15 price hike rumors were wrong, and there’s a big surprise in Europe
Apple on Tuesday unveiled the iPhone 15 series, and for a second year in a row, we had conflicting reports about the prices. Like the …
Apple failed to impress with its iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max battery life estimates
After watching Apple’s Wonderlust event, it’s clear that Apple confirmed most of the leaks and rumors while still delivering a few surprises. However, the iPhone …
The iPhone 15 can charge your AirPods and Apple Watch via USB-C
Apple’s Wonderlust event is now over. The tech company delivered all the new products we anticipated. The iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch Series 9, …
How the iPhone 15 Pro Action button works, and how it could be even better
During its iPhone 15 launch event on Tuesday, Apple confirmed nearly every iPhone 15 and Apple Watch rumor that we saw before the show. The …
I won’t upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro, but I’m jealous of these 3 features
The iPhone 15 series is finally here, and the four new handsets are going to be available for preorder on Friday. A week later, I …
It’s iPhone 15 Pro launch day, when we see which new features Samsung and Google copy next
Among the tens of millions of iPhone fans watching Apple’s iPhone 15 launch event live on Tuesday, plenty of Samsung and Google engineers will be …
iPhone 15 Pro titanium alloy might explain Apple’s boring colors
We’ve been talking about Apple making iPhones out of titanium for months now, to the point where we’re already taking the feature for granted. The …
2TB iPhone 15 Pro option might not exist, but at least we’re getting 8GB of RAM
When Apple puts up its iPhone 15 preorder slides later on Tuesday, we won’t find out how much the 2TB iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone …
The iPhone 15’s rumored USB-C MagSafe Battery Pack suddenly has my attention
Apple’s Wonderlust event will stream live on Tuesday, introducing us to the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch Series 9, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. …
4 big Deadpool 3 leaks make the Marvel reboot even more of a must-watch
I don’t know about you, but I’m watching Deadpool 3 in theaters the moment it comes out, whenever that finally happens. And I’ll probably see …
WhatsApp is already working on support for third-party chat apps
Last week, the European Union (EU) announced the first set of gatekeeper tech companies and gatekeeper services, and we’ve already discussed what it means. For …
iPhone mini might be completely discontinued once the iPhone 15 arrives
The iPhone 15 is coming this week, with Apple set to unveil the four 2023 models on Tuesday. Once that happens, Apple will also drop …
iPhone 15 weight and dimensions leak – what does it mean for battery life?
A last-minute iPhone 15 leak late last week told us the titanium iPhone 15 Pro models will be about 10% lighter than their predecessors. Using …
5 things you can do with Claude 2’s chatbot but not ChatGPT
Claude 2 is the latest ChatGPT rival you should consider incorporating into your daily life. Like ChatGPT, Claude 2 is available for free to users, …
Simple iPhone trick lets you quickly copy text from books, signs, and more
One of my favorite iPhone tricks, which I use all the time, is called Live Text. Apple introduced the feature in iOS 15, and it’s …
WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are gatekeepers in the EU – prepare to be confused
Earlier this week, the European Commission announced the first list of gatekeeper companies and services for the European Union (EU). That’s how we know Apple …
Here’s why the cheapest iPhone 15 is the safest choice this year
Apple will unveil the iPhone 15 series next Tuesday, and the four phones should be available for preorder on Friday. That’s when you’ll have to …
The latest iPhone 15 Pro leak explains why Apple switched to titanium
The iPhone 15 is almost upon us, with Apple set to unveil the new smartphone series next Tuesday. A last-minute iPhone 15 leak gave us …
Avengers: Secret Wars: Release date, cast, trailers, & everything we know
When it hits theaters on May 7th, 2027, Avengers: Secret Wars will be the culmination of nearly two decades of Marvel stories. This Avengers movie …
How to use emojis in Google Maps to mark your favorite places
If you save a lot of favorite places in Google Maps, you should be thrilled to hear that the app now supports emoji. That is, …
Sam Raimi might be Marvel’s top choice to direct Avengers: Secret Wars
Earlier this year, Marvel delayed its Avengers: Secret Wars release date to May 7th, 2027. That was after the writers went on strike but before …
