Android phones are nowhere near as cool as iPhones in the age group that matters most
The economy isn’t doing well, and smartphone sales have seen far better days. But the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple’s most expensive 2023 phone, sold …
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
Counter-Strike 2 not coming to Mac is part of the gaming problem Apple needs to fix
Like many people fascinated with tech, gaming was my gateway drug. And Counter-Strike, the original that started it all way before CS:GO took over, was …
Deadpool 3 might keep its May 2024 release date, but I actually hope it’s delayed
Deadpool 3 is easily the most anticipated MCU movie of 2024, assuming Marvel can release it next year. The ongoing actors’ strike continues to block …
EU investigation of Apple iMessage has some unusual questions
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iPhone 15 Pro Max can charge faster than Apple says – but how fast?
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iPhone 15 Pro Max beats Galaxy S23 Ultra in battery life test
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Fantastic Four cast seems to be finalized, and an announcement might be coming soon
We’ve been waiting on a Fantastic Four cast announcement for what feels like forever at this point. But this time, it might actually happen. After …
I’m a longtime Mac user, but I’m jealous of this Windows 12 rumor
The Mac does more for me than any Windows computer could, especially considering I’m also a longtime iPhone user. The overall Apple experience is better …
Pixel 8 Face Unlock might be just as good as the iPhone’s Face ID, thanks to AI
The iPhone’s Face ID unlock is one of the many reasons I prefer the iPhone over Android. It’s a feature only a few Android users …
Nintendo Switch 2 release date and price might’ve just leaked
We’ve seen an increasing number of reports detailing the unreleased Nintendo Switch 2 console in the past few months. This can only signal one thing: …
Apple TV+’s Napoleon will come in a glorious 4-hour director’s cut
When Ridley Scott teased that his Napoleon director’s cut is 270 minutes long, I said I hope Apple TV Plus gets that version of the …
Vision Pro isn’t even out, but I already hope I can trade it in for the 2nd-gen model
I told you even before Apple unveiled the Vision Pro that I wanted to buy the new spatial computer despite its sky-high price. For that …
iPhone 15 has 3 features the iPhone 14 Pro doesn’t, but there are workarounds
Last week, Google did something that not even Apple has done: commit to 7 years of OS, security, and feature updates for the Pixel 8 …
NeuralBox iPhone app gives you AI-powered photographic memory
I knew I had a problem even before discovering this handy iPhone camera app that can practically put AI photographic memory in my pocket. I …
Your iPhone is hiding crazy kaleidoscopic wallpapers – here’s where to find them
The iPhone is boring, some people often say. As if Apple had to come up with a new design every year. As if it could …
iPhone 15 might have a speaker issue that needs fixing
Thankfully, Apple recently addressed the overheating issue impacting the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. Apple rolled out a software update for iOS 17 …
How many times did Google say ‘privacy’ during the Pixel 8 AI event?
Google’s Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are up for preorder, and they come with great features you will appreciate if you’re looking to upgrade …
iPad mini 7 will be Apple’s best tablet if it gets the iPhone 15’s A17 Pro chip
The iPhone 15 launch is behind us, but more Apple products might come our way this fall. Rumors say that Apple will refresh a few …
Loki season 2’s new time travel rules contradict Endgame – here’s why that’s not a problem
Loki season 2 is finally out, with the first episode now streaming on Disney Plus. The Loki 2 premiere includes a credits scene, as I …
Thermal test shows that Apple fixed the iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem
Apple rolled out iOS 17.0.3 earlier this week, a release that brings over fixes for the overheating problems that some iPhone 15 Pro and 15 …
Loki season 2 premiere has a credits scene, and the details just leaked
It’s almost time for the premiere of some of the most exciting new Disney Plus of 2023. But Disney is doing things differently for Marvel’s …
As a longtime iPhone user, I’m so jealous of this Pixel AI feature
I won’t lie; my main focus during Google’s Pixel event on Wednesday was the Pixel 8 series. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro might …
Adobe is about to unveil a powerful AI photo editor that sounds too good to be true
Google doubled down on AI photography during the Pixel 8 event this week. After announcing Google Photos’ Magic Editor at I/O 2023, Google just introduced …
iPhone 15 overheating issue fix doesn’t throttle performance, early tests show
Apple confirmed the overheating bug affecting iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max units a few days ago. The company explained the causes. Apple also …
Netflix and other streamers are about to make illegal downloads great again
Netflix will soon hit customers with yet another price hike, after increasing prices for all of its plans last year. By itself, this news should …
iPhone 15 Pro Max beats Galaxy S23 Ultra in a surprisingly close speed test
The iPhone 15 series brought us the A17 Pro chip that powers the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. It’s an A-series chip unlike …
Android 14 finally starts rolling out to Pixel phones
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Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are portals into Google’s AI-powered future
The smartphone business is in a prolonged slump because of the economy, and smartphone buyers aren’t exactly spending top dollar on expensive Android phones like …
Last-minute Google Pixel 8 Pro price leak reveals a surprising storage upgrade
Google will unveil the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro later on Wednesday, but the phones hold virtually no secrets. It’s not just that Pixel …
What if Google doesn’t really care about RCS support in iMessage?
Google is running an ongoing campaign to force Apple to bring RCS support to iMessage on iPhone. Google seems terrified of the iPhone’s prevalence, especially …
