I don’t need the Pro version of this year’s iPhone 16, and you probably don’t either
I knew I’d get an iPhone 16 variant once Apple unveiled the 2024 iPhones, but I waited for the event to make up my mind. …
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
Why the Apple Watch Series 10’s fast charging tech is a bigger deal than the iPhone 16
Apple introduced all the expected new products during its September event on Monday, including the one I’ll buy first. I train for and run marathons, …
Apple 2024 iPhone prices: Everything you need to know about iPhone 16 & older models without AI
The iPhone 16 series is finally official. Apple introduced the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max on Monday, confirming almost all …
iPhone 16’s new Camera Control button is proof Apple could bring back Touch ID anytime it wants
Apple just unveiled four new iPhone 16 models, confirming most of the iPhone rumors that have been floating around over the past few months. All …
Here’s what Andrew Garfield said about a potential Spider-Man 4 cameo
One of the most exciting things I witnessed during the months that preceded the Spider-Man: No Way Home release was Andrew Garfield’s repeated denials that …
iPhone 16 will probably sell out fast, so you better decide soon
Apple Intelligence probably isn’t going to lead to a massive iPhone 16 upgrade super cycle. Still, plenty of people will want to buy one of …
Trusted source debunks iPhone 16 Pro price hike rumor
We’re still getting last-minute leaks with hours to go until Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” launch event for the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, …
iPhone 16 is Apple’s first AI phone, but it won’t have Apple Intelligence at launch
We’re a few hours away from the big Apple event of the year. Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 series on Monday, with Apple Intelligence …
This AI video shows us what the Avengers would have looked like in the ’90s
The lack of Avengers is one of the glaring problems with the Multiverse Saga movies and TV shows. It’s a big MCU plot hole that …
Samsung’s ultra-slim Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE design might have leaked
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is thinner and lighter than the previous model from the Korean phone maker, but Samsung wasn’t quite able to match …
Rumors of a crazy $2,000 ChatGPT plan could mean GPT-5 is coming soon
There’s been a lot of talk lately that the major GPT-5 upgrade, or whatever OpenAI ends up calling it, is coming to ChatGPT soon. As …
Last-minute leak may reveal iPhone 16 Pro prices
I told you recently that the absence of iPhone 16 price leaks is good news for buyers. Unlike the previous two iPhone cycles, there haven’t …
No, the Apple Watch Series 10 probably didn’t leak in the latest iOS 18.1 beta
We’re a weekend away from the iPhone 16 launch event, where Apple will also unveil the new Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. We …
Here’s when we’ll learn the fates of Marvel’s Blade and Armor Wars movies
Marvel has had a great summer so far, enjoying the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters while stunning fans with its Comic-Con and …
Google Photos just got a Gemini AI feature that makes searching so much easier
Back at I/O 2024, Google announced a new Ask Photos feature for Google Photos. With Ask Photos, you can employ Google’s Gemini AI to search …
Blogger claims changing one hidden iPhone setting ‘almost doubled’ his battery life
My two-year-old iPhone 14 Pro could easily make it another year if I wanted it to. I say that as I’m about to upgrade to …
The world’s thinnest foldable phone just came to Europe at IFA 2024
In mid-July, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 impressed me with its size and weight. It’s thinner than previous models and much more comfortable to hold. …
iPhone 16’s Apple Intelligence won’t be the main reason people buy the phone
The iPhone 16 is just a few days away, and Apple will surely turn Apple Intelligence into the main selling point for the four upcoming …
Here’s why I want a foldable iPad before a tri-fold smartphone
I’m a fan of foldable devices, and I thought the Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 concept (pictured above) was exciting when I first saw it last …
A Minecraft Movie teaser trailer throws real people into a blocky world
Just look at the adorable pink square sheep, the flying square pigs, the square wolf howling at the square full moon, the square pigs (again?), …
Apple Watch Series 10 leak says earlier display size rumors were wrong
I might be looking forward to the iPhone 16, but the first new Apple product I’ll buy when preorders open next week is a new …
T-Mobile’s free iPhone 16 Pro deal may have leaked early
Almost everything about the iPhone 16 leaked repeatedly in the past few months, with one big exception. We hardly got any iPhone 16 price leaks, …
This is the iPhone 16 to get if you plan to trade it in for an iPhone 17 Air
I don’t usually upgrade my iPhone every year, but I’m already contemplating doing exactly that with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models. More specifically, …
Spider-Man 4’s success might depend on Sony understanding one simple message
I’m not the biggest fan of Spider-Man, no matter which actor played the hero since Sony started making these movies. My favorite Spidey actually comes …
Android 15 is coming soon to the Pixel 9, but you can Circle to Search music right now
Google did things differently this year, releasing the Pixel 9 series several weeks before Android 15 was ready. That means early adopters will have Android …
How to use Android’s new earthquake alerts tool
Google on Tuesday announced the expansion of the Android Earthquake Alert System to 50 US states and 6 US territories. The safety feature will send …
I just discovered another Apple Watch feature that’s driving me crazy
I realized recently that it was my mind, not my body, preventing me from trying to run a full marathon race. So, I set out …
I want an iPhone 16, but I could easily keep my iPhone 14 Pro for another year
The iPhone 16 is coming out next week, and I’ll order one of the four models as soon as preorders go live. I’ve been looking …
iPhone 16 launch will get unexpected competition from a tri-fold Android phone
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch event falls on a Monday (September 9th) this year, which is a first for the iPhone. Apple routinely holds its mid-September …
This Netflix horror series is leaving viewers mortified
If you’re looking for a new horror TV show to watch, you might want to add Parasyte: The Grey to your list. The Netflix original …
