How to remove your personal info from Google Search results
Google is the biggest website in the world and where many people start browsing the internet. But until recently, Google’s internet search engine never had …
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
This is the only thing that could convince me to upgrade to an iPhone 15 Pro this year
The iPhone 15 is almost upon us, and I’m genuinely excited. I think the base iPhone 15 will be a great device for most people, …
iPhone 15’s braided charging cable might finally be longer than old iPhone cables
A rumor earlier this week said the iPhone 15 models will ship with braided color-matching USB-C cables. I told you why this is such an …
Netflix has one last surprise for people who still get DVDs by mail
All three of Netflix’s remaining DVD.com subscribers will be happy to hear about the perks coming their way now that the DVD rental service is …
iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action button teased in latest iOS 17 beta release
I might not swap my iPhone 14 Pro for a new iPhone 15 this year, but I’m still excited about the new lines of iPhones. …
Loki season 2 villain leak might tease the ending of Avengers: Secret Wars
Loki season 2 will premiere on October 6th on Disney Plus, while Avengers: Secret Wars has a May 7th, 2027 release date. That’s to say …
I’m an iPhone 14 Pro user, and I don’t plan to upgrade to iPhone 15 – but here’s the model I’d get if I did
Apple’s iPhone 15 launch event is a few weeks away, and that is exciting news to any loyal iPhone owner. It’s especially exciting if you …
My iPhone 14 Pro overheated while charging, and then it did something unexpected
I’ve been an iPhone user since the iPhone 3G, and I’m currently on the iPhone 14 Pro. That should tell you enough about my experience …
iPhone 15 will still come with a physical SIM, but Apple is changing how they work
Rumors in recent years have said that the iPhone would abandon its physical SIM card in the US. Apple did just that with the iPhone …
iPhone 15 Pro Max might be delayed until October
The iPhone 15 launch event is approaching, with the most recent rumors saying Apple will hold its annual iPhone event on September 12th. Others say …
Loki season 2: McDonald’s teaser confirms a big spoiler
Loki season 2 is coming to Disney Plus in early October )unless Disney decides to move things around if the strikes aren’t over by then). …
This Pixel security feature will tell you if your phone was hacked
Pixel Binary Transparency is hopefully a Pixel feature you’ll never have to worry about. That is, you’ll never have to worry about it as long …
Threads web version might launch this week so we can ditch Twitter for good
Meta launched Threads hastily a few weeks ago, looking to take advantage of Elon Musk’s constant fumbles at Twitter/X. At the time, Musk had just …
Leaks may offer an early look at Apple’s iPhone 15 color-matched braided USB-C cables
The iPhone 15 launch is almost here, and we probably know everything there is to know about the upcoming four handsets. But we keep getting …
iPhone 15 Ultra name is back on the table for the upcoming Pro Max version
The iPhone 14 series wasn’t even out properly, and we already had rumors last fall claiming the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be called iPhone …
Microsoft Edge needs to copy this new Google Chrome security feature
I’m a longtime MacBook user who has found the perfect browser for macOS: Microsoft Edge. I could tell you all about my journey from Chrome …
This iPhone setting might be affecting your photo quality – here’s how to fix it
The iPhone is a great camera out of the box. Just set the phone up and start taking photos and recording videos without worrying about …
Snapchat’s AI gaining sentience was not on my bingo card
It’s only a matter of time until generative AI products like ChatGPT gain sentience. But when they do, we won’t be easily convinced. Or maybe …
Apple Vision Pro might come with 1TB of storage, and that’s a big deal
The Apple Vision Pro might feature 1TB of storage. That’s according to people who had access to spatial computer versions that are in the wild. …
Beeper finally brings RCS messaging to iPhone, but of course there’s a catch
Google is still dying for Apple to bring RCS support to iMessage, something that probably won’t happen without regulators getting in the way. I already …
Google Maps will no longer show gas stations to EV owners
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) with Google Maps has been increasingly easy in recent years. Google has started adding new features to better support car owners …
iPhone 15 battery charging speed might go up to 35W, and I knew it was coming
The iPhone 15 series launches next month, according to schedule. Also, according to schedule, we know pretty much all there is to know about the …
Claude 2 is the free, more ethical ChatGPT rival you might be looking for
ChatGPT is the first generative AI product that comes to mind when talking about large language models (LLM). And you might use “ChatGPT” to describe …
Using Control Center to disable iPhone WiFi and Bluetooth could be a dangerous mistake
The iPhone’s Control Center is a handy feature that offers quick access to phone settings you might need regularly. You can access Focus modes, enable …
The Marvels director’s latest spoiler might confirm a big leak
The Marvels is the final MCU movie of the year and the last one we’ll see for a while. Disney hinted that Deadpool 3 might …
Most iPhone users love iOS 17’s StandBy mode, but the feature has 3 big issues
We’re counting the days until Apple unveils the iPhone 15 series. That’s also when the final iOS 17 version will roll out to most iPhones. …
I can’t wait for Face ID on the MacBook
It’s been six years since Face ID arrived on iPhone and changed everything. It’s easily one of the best iPhone features for me, one I …
I’m a longtime iPhone user and… I want a foldable
You might not know this about me, but I’m a longtime iPhone user. A happy user who isn’t likely to switch to Android or anything …
iPhone 15’s mysterious USB-C chip finally has an explanation
It was just the other day that I advised you not to panic over the iPhone 15’s USB-C port specifics and charging cables. It’s too …
Google’s Gemini AI might be the best thing that happens to ChatGPT
I’ve been a fan of generative AI products like ChatGPT since I first started using them. ChatGPT is still my go-to AI even though competing …
