Twitter working on end-to-end encryption for Direct Messages
Elon Musk’s Twitter has been all over the news ever since the tech entrepreneur took over the social network. Musk set out to make massive …
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
You can’t order an iPhone 14 Pro in time for Christmas
Earlier this month, Apple warned consumers that iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max supply would run low. A new lockdown had just impacted the …
Insider reveals a mysterious detail about the new Fantastic Four movie
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever release on Disney Plus might be delayed
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever made more than $331 million so far at the international box office, with $181 million coming from the US alone. That’s …
How to make Find My iPhone work even if your phone is turned off
Find My iPhone is one of the most important features to have enabled on your Apple devices, but also one you hope you’ll never have …
Apple will source iPhone and Mac chips from the US and Europe
Apple’s A-series and M-series chips that power the iPhone, iPad, and Mac are still the industry leaders everyone is chasing. The company isn’t done making …
How to test Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 is the first iPhone series to support satellite communications for Emergency SOS services. Apple announced the feature in September, confirming rumors that …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has a big Avengers problem
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is already a massive success at the box office, delivering a supercharged MCU event. From goosebumps to tears to exhilaration, you’ll …
3 huge Captain America: New World Order spoilers just leaked
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever might be the most talked-about MCU movie right now, but the internet has already turned its attention to future movies. Captain …
3 Thunderbolts spoilers to get you excited for Marvel’s big anti-Avengers crossover
Thunderbolts will hit theaters on July 26th, 2024, just a couple of months after Captain America: New World Order. The two big MCU movies will …
Every iPhone, iPad, and Mac that supports Center Stage
First available on the iPad, Center Stage is a video chat functionality that allows the front-facing camera to follow the subjects around as they move. …
Twitter will no longer shame Android promoters who love iPhone
We’ve witnessed it repeatedly over the years: stars, influencers, and even companies promoting Android products on Twitter were tweeting from iPhone. We know that was …
There’s a hidden iPhone keyboard that might help you type way faster
iPhone users obviously spend tons of time typing on the screen, and some are probably looking for all the help they can get to type …
Avengers: Secret Wars to feature multiple Spider-Man variants and more crazy cameos
Avengers: Secret Wars just got a big rumor that tells us something we already suspected. The final movie in the Multiverse Saga should be just …
Apple faces class action lawsuit for collecting iPhone data without consent
User privacy is one of the core iPhone features that Apple has been advertising for years. The company introduced various protections in iOS to improve …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ending and credits scene explained by Marvel
The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opening weekend is behind us, and the sequel was a smash hit at the box office. The movie made $330 …
Apple AR/VR headset features teased in job openings
Apple is “wrapping up” development of the operating system that will run on its first AR/VR headset. Says so Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, one of the …
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has a big Endgame issue that nearly ruins Namor’s story
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is finally playing in theaters worldwide. The highly anticipated Black Panther 2 launched on Thursday, so plenty of fans might already …
8 useful Netflix settings you probably don’t even know about
You might not like Netflix’s recent price hikes or moves indicating that the password-sharing days will soon be history. That’s why we told you about …
Why the foldable iPhone is inevitable, and when it might happen
From the rumors and patents to Samsung’s senseless bullying, the foldable iPhone is a hot topic right now. Not to mention that intrepid engineers merged …
How Wakanda Forever recast T’Challa without recasting T’Challa
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is out in theaters worldwide, ready to make a killing at the box office this weekend. The highly-anticipated sequel honors both …
Wakanda Forever has a great Ironheart surprise that fans will love
Riri Williams’ Ironheart (Dominique Thorne) is one of the supporting characters of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, something Marvel didn’t shy away from during the marketing …
Deadpool 3 might revisit Fox’s Marvel stories, including 2005’s Fantastic Four
Ryan Reynolds finally announced the Deadpool 3 release date a few weeks ago, and then Marvel promptly changed it. Either way, at least we finally …
Tom Holland’s Spider-Man 4 deal might cover six new movies and shows with Spider-Man
After the massive success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Sony is dying to make more Spider-Man movies. That includes Tom Holland’s Peter Parker variant and …
Twitter Blue is no longer available after a day of chaos
Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, it feels like we’ve been witnessing a mid-life crisis in real-time. None of the events that have unfolded have …
iPhone 15 Ultra might get a huge price increase, leaker claims
Soon after the iPhone 14 launch, a growing number of iPhone 15 rumors claimed that Apple is readying another name change for its flagship iPhones. …
How to enable Action Mode on the iPhone 14
The iPhone 14 brings various new camera features both on the hardware and software side. One of the new software tricks concerns video recording on …
Marvel already spoiled Ironheart’s full suit before Wakanda Forever premiered
Riri Williams, aka Ironheart (Dominique Thorne), is Marvel’s newest superhero. We’ll see her in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and then in the Ironheart Disney Plus …
Wakanda Forever leak reveals Black Panther 2’s biggest plot hole
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is finally here. If you’ve secured your ticket, you can watch the sequel in theaters today. Otherwise, Black Panther 2 will …
Waze has a new navigation experience to celebrate World Cup 2022
World Cup 2022 kicks off on November 20th, the massive soccer (football, actually) tournament that will take place this winter. That’s an unusual choice because …
