Loki season 1 almost had Tom Hiddleston play He Who Remains, but I’m glad it was scrapped
Loki season 2 episode 3 is now streaming on Disney Plus, and I’m dying to see where the story takes us next, considering what happened …
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
This browser extension blocks YouTube sponsored ads
Using an ad blocker to watch YouTube videos will help you avoid the ads that Google shoves down our throats. Google obviously isn’t a fan …
Why ChatGPT needs its own hardware, even if it’s not an iPhone rival
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman finally addressed rumors that he’s working with Apple’s former design guru, Jony Ive, on hardware that would essentially become the natural …
iOS 17.1 will not fix the iPhone 15 shutdown bug
Apple will release the iOS 17.1 update next week to iPhone 15 and other compatible models. The operating system update will include a few new …
WhatsApp will let you use two accounts at once on the same smartphone
The key security feature of WhatsApp is that you need a phone number to log into the chat app. Your phone number is what authenticates …
Google Maps is getting a big accessibility update, but only on iPhone for now
Just the other day, we talked about how unusual it is for the iPhone version of Google Maps to get new features before the Android …
Google’s brilliant new Android feature can catch malware apps before you install them
Smartphones are more exciting than computers for malware developers. These devices can contain significantly more sensitive data, given their importance in everyday use. That’s why …
YouTube will start showing a lot more product ads, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
YouTube is such a popular service because it’s free to use, both by creators and internet users looking for quick entertainment or solutions to their …
iPhone 15 Pro Max OLED burn-in issue might be fixed by iOS 17.1
The iPhone 15 launch hasn’t gone very smoothly for Apple. Some of the buyers who got the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max versions …
When will Apple release the iPad 11, iPad mini 7, and iPad Air 6?
Just as rumors said it would, Apple made iPad-related announcements on Tuesday. But Apple issued only one press release on October 17th. And rather than …
Deadpool 3 release date is such a mystery, not even director Shawn Levy knows when his movie will premiere
We’ve been discussing potential Deadpool 3 release date delays ever since the actors went on strike in July. At the time, reports said Marvel could …
Google Maps for Android will finally get a great feature the iPhone has had for years
Google might want you to choose Android over iPhone, but regardless of your preference, the company likes to offer a uniform app experience across platforms. …
iPhone 15 Pro Max price is a steal, considering Apple’s huge increase in manufacturing costs
Contrary to what we were told by rumors and leaks ahead of Apple’s iPhone launch, Apple did not increase iPhone 15 prices. As was the …
Self-healing displays could be coming to Apple’s iPhone sooner than you think
Soon after Apple’s mid-September iPhone event, I told you that the iPhone 15 might give me the courage to ditch cases for good. It’s not …
The USB-C Apple Pencil fixes the iPad charging issue people complain about
Apple on Tuesday morning unveiled only one product, the new Apple Pencil (USB-C Apple Pencil). I’m still in disbelief that’s the only product refresh of …
iPad mini 7 will be as powerful as the iPhone 14 Pro, if this leak is accurate
Apple will unveil brand new iPad models on Tuesday if recent rumors are to be believed. All but the iPad Pro lines should receive specs …
How to replace Siri with ChatGPT on your iPhone 15 Pro
Now that ChatGPT is here, Apple’s Siri can hardly compete — not that it was all that compelling before OpenAI brought conversational AI to the …
This iPhone Lock Screen trick will help stop you from giving anyone your phone while it’s unlocked
I hate giving my iPhone to strangers asking to scan a digital ticket with the screen unlocked. Yes, it’s incredibly easy to pull up a …
I made one small change to my iPhone 14 Pro, and it seriously boosted my battery life
There was a wave of outrage in the weeks preceding the release of the iPhone 15, as some iPhone 14 Pro users discovered the health …
Loki season 2 episode 2 just teased what will happen to the MCU, and it’s glorious
While it still feels early, the second episode of Loki season 2, now available on Disney Plus, delivers a few big developments for the story. …
Google’s 7-year Pixel 8 update claim already sounds misleading
Google did something during the Pixel 8 event last week that not even Apple dared to do during its iPhone events. Google promised 7 years …
Honor is doing more for foldable phones than Samsung or Google
Honor unveiled the Magic V2 foldable just a few months ago, stunning the world with the handset’s thin profile (9.9mm when folded closed) and its …
This iPhone 17 Pro leak seems boring, but it’s great news for battery life
Battery life is a key factor when buying a new iPhone or any new smartphone, as is battery health. One way or another, iPhone battery …
Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard acquisition approved in the UK, the last regulatory hurdle
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) regulator decided to block Microsoft’s proposed $68.7 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in late April. At the time, …
Marvel all but confirmed Loki season 2 is setting up Avengers: Secret Wars, but it’s not a spoiler
Loki season 2 is streaming on Disney Plus, with the second episode streaming on Thursday, October 12. The Loki 2 premiere introduced new time travel …
Galaxy S24 launch timing report suggests Samsung is afraid of the iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 is selling tremendously well, as expected. What’s different this year is that the smartphone market is in a slump due to the …
OLED MacBook Pro might not launch until 2027, but do we really need another display change?
The MacBook Pro or Air won’t get the big OLED screen upgrade anytime soon, if remarks from a typically-accurate insider come true. The first MacBook …
How to see if your iPhone is shutting down at night from Apple’s new bug
As much as I hate hearing it from any support person trying to help me with a tech problem, I also ask the infamous “Have …
iPhone 15 Pro is now overheating for some users after the iOS 17.0.3 update
Apple rolled out iOS 17.0.3 a few days ago. The update Apple promised would fix the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max overheating issues …
Microsoft won’t roll out the controversial OneDrive update that had users losing their minds
You can put down the pitchforks — Microsoft got the message. The OneDrive cloud storage update planned for October 16th has effectively been canceled. It’s …
