This exciting iPhone SE 4 rumor might upset iPhone 15 buyers
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are just around the corner, and the iPhone 15 already looks like a much better buy than …
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
Just how bad is your iPhone 14 Pro battery health?
Forget last week’s iOS 17 End call button redesign controversy, something more terrible is afoot in the Apple ecosystem. The web exploded over the weekend …
Apple Watch X might bring four big changes for the wearable’s 10th anniversary
Apple is about to unveil the Apple Watch Series 9 and the second-gen Apple Watch Ultra. It should happen in September, during the iPhone 15 …
Why I can’t wait for Google to put selfie cameras under the screen of Pixel phones
The iPhone 15 series will get us even closer to the dream of an all-screen phone by shrinking the bezels even further thanks to a …
How to use the hidden iPhone white noise machine to help you sleep better
I don’t know about you, but I have no problem going to sleep regardless of background noise. But not everyone is the same, and some …
Android is getting a cool feature that sounds a lot like Apple’s Continuity
You’ll never get to experience one of the best perks of being an iPhone user unless you own additional Apple devices like an Apple Watch, …
ChatGPT ‘custom instructions’ were only for paid subscribers, but now you can use them for free
About a month ago, I told you that ChatGPT will remember who you are and what you did last summer as long as you want …
How to delete your YouTube watch history
Forget TV shows and the Premium subscription option, YouTube is an incredible place to find the videos you need to get something done. But YouTube …
iOS 17’s new End call redesign is here to stay, and it’s all because of Contact Posters
I didn’t have “End call controversy” on my iOS 17 bingo card of potential annoyances, but it’s apparently a big problem that everyone is talking …
Heat can kill your iPhone battery – this test shows you how to avoid it
You’ve probably experienced this on your iPhone or Android device, especially during hot summer days. The device tells you the temperature is too hot to …
I’m a longtime iPhone user, and I don’t care about RCS support in iMessage
Google just announced that Google Messages now offers full end-to-end encryption for all chats and that RCS is the new default instant messaging app on …
Deadpool 3 release date delay seemingly confirmed in Disney earnings report
Almost a month ago, we heard speculation that Deadpool 3 might see another release date delay due to the actors’ strike. The writers’ strike did …
Disney Plus password sharing ban is coming, and you better get used to it
Netflix caused quite an uproar among subscribers earlier this year when it implemented the password-sharing ban that had been in the works for months. Some …
iPhone Emergency SOS saves family from Maui wildfires – this was their terrifying chat
With the iPhone 14 series, Apple introduced a feature that every smartphone vendor should copy. It’s a feature you won’t even remember is there until …
iOS 17’s end call button is Apple’s latest iPhone controversy
Apple just released the latest iOS 17 beta versions, as we’re about a month away from the iPhone 15 event and the full iOS 17 …
The latest Vision Pro leak provokes new questions about battery life
The excitement surrounding the Apple Vision Pro seems to have faded nearly two months after its reveal, and that’s understandable, considering the spatial computer’s sky-high …
The latest Deadpool 3 villain leak has my head spinning
The ongoing actors’ strike means movie and TV show productions are shut down, including Marvel’s highly anticipated Deadpool 3. But that gives us more time …
6 big ChatGPT updates were just released – here’s what you need to know
ChatGPT continues to be the main generative AI product out there, despite the obvious progress that Google and Microsoft are making. On that note, Microsoft’s …
iPhone 15 Pro will blow away the Galaxy S24 Ultra and every other 2024 Android phone
It’s almost September, so Apple is about to unveil a new iPhone generation. The iPhone 15 series will deliver Apple’s newest innovations, while Android rivals …
Google forces encrypted RCS messages on all Android devices, and that’s actually great news
Google has stumbled in the dark for years trying to replicate the success of the iPhone’s iMessage chat app. But each attempt turned into a …
How to remove revenge porn from Google Search
Google has recently updated its Google Search privacy tools to improve how it handles personal data. Google won’t delete that information from websites — it …
Don’t expect a 2TB Pixel 8 Pro this year
Rumors claim that Apple will increase the price of the iPhone 15, with the biggest price hikes coming to the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 …
How much will a 2TB iPhone 15 Pro Max cost?
I argued last year that the iPhone 14 Pro should start at 256GB of storage, as that would justify Apple’s rumored price hike. That never …
Viral video of TikToker using AI to catch cheating boyfriend is totally fake
After ChatGPT burst onto the scene, the buzz surrounding generative AI software exploded. These programs can generate more than just text. Some create amazing imagery …
Next-gen Apple M3 Max chip leaks with specs that blew my mind
Reports say that MacBook sales are in a slump compared to previous years, despite Apple rocking the best chips in town. But not even Apple …
Apple’s ‘sweetheart deal’ will turn the iPhone 15 Pro into a nightmare for Android
The smartphone market isn’t doing great, and that’s thanks to the overall economic landscape, with fewer people buying new devices than in previous years. Apple …
Google won’t let you turn off its annoying sign-in pop-ups – here’s what to do
Many apps and websites let you sign in with your Google account instead of creating a new account for that service. It’s a handy feature …
Deadpool 3 leak teases epic battle with one of Marvel’s most powerful villains
One of the Deadpool 3 villains keeps popping up in reports, even though the production is shut down on account of the ongoing strikes in …
I used ChatGPT to train for a half-marathon, and it helped more than you can imagine
I told you a few months ago that I used ChatGPT to find running shoes that would fit specific needs. After that experience, I can …
This iPhone trick automatically enables Low Power Mode at any battery percentage
Everyone probably has an iPhone battery level that kicks in battery anxiety long before the handset warns you that you have 20% or 10% of …
