Google’s encryption-breaking Magic Compose AI proves iPhone shouldn’t support RCS messaging
For years, Google has been dying to come up with an iMessage equivalent, a key iPhone feature that’s probably responsible for stealing plenty of users …
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
I don’t like that Apple’s making the iPhone 16 Pro display bigger, but I understand why
I have protested more than once upon hearing rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max (Ultra) will be larger than all the …
The Succession finale hasn’t aired yet, but I’m already satisfied with the ending
The Succession finale will air on Sunday, May 28th, and HBO will deliver a massive 90-minute episode that will finally answer the question we’ve had …
How to find your contacts in Gmail
Google’s Gmail is one of the most popular email clients. Having a Gmail account also means the same username/password combination can log you into the …
Fantastic Four’s biggest cast rumor even confuses Elizabeth Olsen
Fantastic Four is one of the most exciting MCU projects when it comes to rumors and speculation. And it’s for the most unexpected reason too. …
This bizarre trick broke ChatGPT’s computer brain
ChatGPT is the most exciting thing happening in tech, and we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface. The generative AI wars have just begun, …
Captain America 4 set photos might tease a big plot twist
Captain America 4 is currently in production, and we’re seeing more and more set photos emerge from Marvel’s shooting locations. Some provide smaller details that …
I don’t want iOS 17 to make my iPhone a smart display, but it could be perfect for iPads
A report from reliable Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman said earlier this week that Apple’s iOS 17 update will turn the iPhone into a smart display-like …
Official ChatGPT iPhone app launches in over 40 countries, and it’s great news for the EU
OpenAI released the official ChatGPT app for iPhone only a few days ago, but only users in the US could download it. At the time, …
Robert Downey Jr. met with Marvel for a key Fantastic Four role, and we’re so glad he didn’t get it
Iron Man celebrated its 15th anniversary earlier this month, with Marvel releasing a brand new Iron Man trailer for Disney Plus. That movie made the …
I finally found a good reason to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus
ChatGPT is available for free online directly from OpenAI. You don’t need to install any third-party app, and you certainly don’t have to pay for …
Did my favorite X-Men hero just tease her Deadpool 3 cameo?
You don’t even need to read the rumors to realize that Deadpool 3 is the perfect place to include as many cameos as possible from …
I want Apple to steal this unexpected PlayStation Earbuds feature
Sony held its PlayStation Showcase 2023 event on Wednesday, where it unveiled a bunch of new games coming to the PS5. But even more interesting …
This legitimate Android app records audio every 15 minutes, so delete it immediately
iRecorder – Screen Recorder was a legitimate Android app available to download from the Google Play store. Its purpose is very clear from the name. …
Watch the full Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opening scene online right now
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 made a splash in theaters, with the final entry in the Guardians franchise likely to hit $1 billion by …
This Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 fingerprint fix seems weird, but people say it works
If you’re one of the unlucky Pixel phone owners who has run into fingerprint sensor issues when unlocking your phone, you should know there’s a …
Marvel X-Men event announced for Comic-Con 2023, but it’s not what you think
Marvel confirmed that the X-Men were coming to the MCU at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2019, just as Disney had acquired Fox. That was an …
Google Bard AI can now display images – here’s how it works
Artificial intelligence was Google’s main topic at I/O 2023 a few weeks ago, just as expected. Google announced that the ChatGPT-like generative AI Google Bard …
I’d love my future iPhone to feature this blood pressure-monitoring Samsung screen
An iPhone display that can measure your blood pressure as both of your hands touch the screen sounds like a feature that’s too good to …
Proton’s new Family plan is tempting me to spend even more on encryption
I recently told you I was tempted to switch my password manager from 1Password to Proton Pass, a newly announced service from the Swiss software …
Avengers 5 writer Jeff Loveness might have been fired, insider claims
Avengers 5, aka Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, is the first Avengers movie after Endgame. The movie is set to premiere on May 2nd, 2025, but …
There’s a little tennis game hiding in Google Search, and I guarantee you can’t win
If you’re a tennis fan, you check scores regularly during major tournaments. You can always install various apps, but Google Search is good enough, as …
Surprising new Spider-Verse 2 leak has me worried about the MCU multiverse
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is almost here. It’s the second installment in the Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) story that started a few years ago. While …
Here’s how blocked users are sneaking access to Google Bard AI
Google made a big splash at I/O 2023 earlier this month, removing the waitlist for its ChatGPT AI rival called Bard. The company also made …
It’s too early for iPhone 16 Pro leaks and I hope this one is fake
The iPhone 15 series isn’t even out, and we already have an increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro leaks. That’s not entirely unusual, as we …
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ends with a brilliant detail we all missed
With a box office take of nearly $660 million after three weekends, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will surely surpass $1 billion during its …
iOS 16.6 beta has iMessage Contact Key Verification – here’s what that means
Apple released iOS 16.5 a few days ago. You should upgrade your iPhone as fast as possible because the new release delivers a few key …
This new Deadpool 3 plot leak is the craziest thing I’ve heard so far
A few weeks ago, I came across an exciting Deadpool 3 plot leak that had me hoping it was real. But I was wrong to …
Here’s how iOS 17 might let you securely unlock an iPhone with just your voice
A report recently revealed a new trend where iPhone thieves watch you type in your PIN code so they can steal your device and lock …
Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3 billion fine over Facebook data transfers
Facebook parent company Meta received a record-breaking $1.3 billion fine in Europe (€1.2 billion) following a privacy violation that regulators have been investigating for a …
