12 iPhone battery life-saving tricks from a former Apple employee
Battery life has always been my top concern and the main factor I consider when buying a new iPhone. It’s also an unwarranted fear; I …
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
Marvel’s roadmap to Avengers: Secret Wars might have leaked – here are all the story arcs
The biggest Marvel news of December isn’t that What If…? season 2 started streaming on Disney Plus, but that Jonathan Majors has been fired from …
2 simple ChatGPT instructions that could get you better results
ChatGPT is still my main AI product for the time being. It’s not just a principle thing. I still think OpenAI sets the tone in …
Pixel 7 owner who switched to iPhone 15 says his phone doesn’t make him insane anymore
More Android users switch to iPhones than the other way around, and this is a trend that remains unchanged after years of competition between the …
Beeper Mini now says you need an iPhone to get iMessage working on Android
You should get an iPhone if you want an iMessage chatting experience and are on Android. That’s what I and many others have told you, …
iPhone 16 probably won’t upgrade RAM due to Apple’s AI breakthrough
Apple refuses to share any details about the iPhone’s RAM at press events or in press releases and marketing materials. That’s an important spec in …
iPhone 16 Pro zoom camera upgrade means I might not need a Pro Max
The iPhone 16 launch is about nine months away, but Apple’s biggest secrets might have leaked already. A rumor says that all iPhone 16 models …
Massive Galaxy S24 leak confirms specs, launch date, and AI features
The Galaxy S24 series is coming in early January, on the 17th, to be precise. That’s according to a brand new series of leaks. They …
A February launch puts the Vision Pro back on my New Year’s resolutions list
With 2023 almost over, we’re getting closer to that big Vision Pro launch that Apple is preparing for next year. And a new report says …
Ryan Coogler is making an X-Files show for Disney Plus, and I’m all for it
Like many, I grew up with The X-Files. I could binge each season in a few days now when everything is available for streaming, but …
UK Supreme Court rules AI can’t be credited as an inventor
After a year of generative AI taking the world by storm, it’s clear artificial intelligence is here for good and will change the way we …
I’ve never made music, but Microsoft Copilot AI can write me a masterpiece
Microsoft’s Copilot generative AI software is largely based on ChatGPT. But Microsoft also added its own features to Copilot. The latest example is integration with …
iPhone thieves used passcodes to steal $2 million – and everyone is at risk
I told you a few days ago that I can’t wait to set up a new iPhone anti-theft security feature in iOS 17.3 that will …
iMessage for Android should be a priority for Apple – here’s how I’d do it
It’s almost 2024, which means iMessage will soon be 13 years old. iMessage is easily one of Apple’s best products, a secure and private mobile …
iPad Pro might get MagSafe charging, but why?
The iPad saw no hardware updates this year, which is an unusual choice from Apple. Not even the cheapest model got an update, which is …
Avengers 5 might abandon its Kang Dynasty plot following Majors’s departure
The decision is in: Jonathan Majors is done playing Kang in the MCU after guilty verdict. Marvel fired the actor as soon as the jury announced …
Google to pay $700M antitrust settlement, plus changes are coming to the Play Store
Google on Tuesday confirmed a proposed settlement in a class action antitrust suit concerning the Google Play store. The lawsuit alleged that Google violated antitrust …
Apple prepping software fix to avoid Apple Watch ban, but it might not be ready in time
Apple on Monday made a surprising Apple Watch announcement considering the timing. It’s the final week of Christmas shopping, and the Apple Watch remains a …
Spider-Man 4 might be even more exciting than No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Home was a live-action Spider-Man film like no other, as it brought us three different Spidey variants in the same movie. Both …
Some ChatGPT users claim the chatbot identifies as GPT-4.5 Turbo if asked, but I couldn’t replicate it
A few days ago, it seemed as if OpenAI had leaked its next major ChatGPT upgrade. A quick denial from Sam Altman temporarily settled the …
Apple Watch Series 10 will be a must-buy if it gets this rumored feature
I recently told you the new Siri health features might make me upgrade my Apple Watch. My current wearable lacks the hardware to support Apple’s …
US lawmakers want an antitrust investigation into Apple’s treatment of Beeper Mini
There’s a new development in the Beeper vs. Apple drama that started unfolding a few days ago. To refresh your memory, Beeper found a workaround …
iPhone 16’s mysterious Capture button might have an explanation
The first iPhone 16 rumors dropped soon after the iPhone 15 launch, delivering a remarkable detail. All 2024 iPhones would feature two buttons. First, the …
The latest Galaxy S24 price rumor is even exciting for iPhone owners
I’ve been using iPhones for years, and I’m not going to switch to Android anytime soon. But due to the nature of my job, I …
I might have to upgrade my Apple Watch just for Siri’s new health features
In addition to the iPhone’s iOS 17.2, the Apple Watch got its own update in the form of watchOS 10.2 on Monday, which comes with …
Spider-Man 4 cameo rumor teases unusual superhero team, and I’m all for it
It hasn’t been a great year for Marvel, with new MCU shows and movies proving rather disappointing. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Secret Invasion …
Marketing company says it can eavesdrop on conversations through our devices
You might be among the many people who believe the conversations they have near their smartphones lead to seeing ads online related to products or …
OpenAI’s plan to prevent superintelligent AI from going rogue might actually work
If you followed the Sam Altman drama at OpenAI a few weeks ago, you might have noticed an intriguing development concerning ChatGPT and other AI …
Google’s fake Gemini AI features might become a reality on the Pixel 9
I was not a fan of Google’s fake Gemini demo a few days ago, but I’m certain that the AI technology Google faked will soon …
Foldable iPad might not launch for years, but I’m ready to wait
I’m a longtime iPhone user who won’t switch to Android to get a foldable handset. But I’m drawn to the form factor. I’m even more …
