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 …
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
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 …
Apple heard your iOS 17 End call button redesign concerns and changed it
I was wrong a few days ago when I told you the newest iPhone controversy was here to stay and that Apple wouldn’t change it. …
How ChatGPT can make you a more productive cook
We’ve been looking at ChatGPT productivity hacks for the better part of the year as people have found various ways to use generative AI to …
Why do all the new Android flagships need 24GB of RAM?
We’ve yet to see whether Apple will bump up the RAM of iPhone 15 Pro models to 8GB or stick with 6GB across the board. …
Doctor Strange 3 plot leak has big implications for Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars
Nobody is making new movies or TV shows with the strikes in full swing, not even Marvel. There are real worries that Deadpool 3 might …
These crazy-thin batteries are the key ingredient in Honor’s Magic V2 foldable
Honor unveiled the Magic V2 foldable a few weeks before Samsung launched its 2023 foldables. And Honor’s new device is incredibly thin. It’s about the …
People need to stop panicking about the iPhone 15 needing special USB-C cables
The iPhone 15 series, and maybe a couple of iPhone 14 variants, will get USB-C connectivity later this year when the former gets introduced. It’s …
Loki in Deadpool 3 and Wolverine in Avengers: Secret Wars? Yes, please!
The entertainment industry isn’t producing any new movies or shows as the writers and actors continue their strikes. Marvel is also directly impacted, as it …
Universal chat app Beeper might bring iMessage to Android, but don’t get too excited
I told you recently that I’m a longtime iPhone user who is not interested in RCS-iMessage interoperability. I’ve never had a blue vs. green bubble …
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 …
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 …
