Best Buy has a crazy deal on the original Apple Watch that’s too good to pass up
The Apple Watch is one of the best wearable devices money can buy, as long as money isn’t a problem. Apple keeps dropping the entry …
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
The iPhone 7’s new home button lost a key feature, but there’s already a fix
The home button on the iPhone has so many different essential functions that Apple can’t just remove it. But starting with the iPhone 7, the …
Reaction roundup: How angry are people about the iPhone 7’s missing headphone jack?
Apple unveiled a new iPhone this week and killed the 3.5mm headphone jack in the process. The iPhone 7 isn’t the first or only smartphone to …
Samsung finally said when Galaxy Note 7 replacements that don’t explode will start shipping
Samsung probably isn’t happy with all the bad publicity the Galaxy Note 7 is getting due to its faulty batteries that keep exploding, but the Korean …
The iPhone 7 Plus is the first iPhone with 3GB of RAM
Many leaks said it in the months leading up to Apple’s September event, and a benchmark test seemed to almost confirm it: the iPhone 7 Plus …
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are already selling out – here’s what’s still available
Apple hinted in an official statement on Thursday that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will sell out, but explained that for the first …
The FAA says you should not use or recharge Galaxy Note 7 on flghts
Days after unofficial reports claimed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was considering a ban on the Galaxy Note 7 in light of Samsung’s unprecedented …
This is how much you’ll pay each time you lose your iPhone 7 headphone adapter
Good news, audiophiles, you’ll be able to use your 3.5mm headphones with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus thanks to an official Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone …
The Galaxy S8’s hottest feature might be a new operating system
We now interrupt your regularly scheduled iPhone 7 news to check out what the competition is working on. Apple just unveiled its best iPhone yet, which will …
Apple didn’t answer my biggest iPhone 7 question, so I’ll have to do it myself
Apple introduced the iPhone 7 on Friday, showing images and videos of an iPhone 7 Plus and repeatedly calling an iPhone 7 in the process. …
The Jet Black iPhone 7 is amazing until you read the fine print
Looking to buy the coolest new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus Apple’s launching next week? That’s the Jet Black iPhone, which was extensively shown on …
Samsung finally explained why Galaxy Note 7 batteries are exploding
Galaxy Note 7 batteries keep exploding, pushing the tally well above the 35 incidents Samsung acknowledged in its global recall announcement. The company identified the …
Apple won’t tell anyone how many iPhone 7s it sells
The iPhone 7 will go on sale on Friday in a large number of countries, a lot more than what we’d usually see in the …
You can already get an iPhone 7 for free*
Buying a new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus this week? Then you should know T-Mobile already has a hot deal for customers looking to …
The 32GB iPhone 6s is finally a thing, but you should avoid it like the plague
Apple on Thursday unveiled the iPhone 7 family complete with release date and prices. In the process, Apple discounted the aging iPhone 6s, while the …
Pokemon Go Plus finally launches next week
Apple made waves with Nintendo news yesterday. Mario is finally coming to the iPhone. But that’s not the only hot Nintendo news that came out …
The FAA might ban the Galaxy Note 7
Samsung is fixing its major Galaxy Note 7 issue, but until its recall is completed it means that an estimated 1.5 million Galaxy Note 7 …
Why the iPhone 7’s camera is ‘the best smartphone camera ever’
Earlier today, Apple launched its iPhone 7 series, including the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The phones are no longer twin devices. A critical …
Galaxy Note 7 keeps exploding: First fire incident in the US harms owner
In case you didn’t know it by now, your Galaxy Note 7 could be a ticking time bomb. Samsung recalled all 2.5 million units it produced …
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: complete specs
Apple just unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, folks. They weren’t the best-kept secret in town, but the leaks and rumors were hardly …
The 6 worst things about the iPhone 7
Apple’s iPhone 7 event is now over and the company unveiled a slew of hot new products, but the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the …
iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 Plus: What are the differences between Apple’s 2016 flagship smartphones?
Most iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus leaks we’ve seen in the past months were accurate. Apple took the wraps off its 2016 iPhone handsets, …
Apple introduces AirPods: Truly wireless headphones for the iPhone 7
Apple’s iPhone 7 event is underway in California and Apple just unveiled one product to courageously replace the 3.5mm headphone jack. Truly wireless AirPods.
Last-minute leak offers new info on the iPhone 7 Plus’ dual camera
Just like any smartphone, the iPhone has front and a rear cameras. But unlike other devices, these cameras have names because that’s how Apple likes …
Leaked Apple trademarks reveal iPhone 7’s smart button, MacBook Pro’s touch bar and more
Apple on Wednesday will unveil the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, with the Apple Watch 2 also rumored to make an appearance during the …
Waiting for the redesigned iPhone 8 means missing out on an amazing iPhone 7 experience
It’s iPhone 7 day, which means Apple will finally make the smartphone official. After months of waiting, many people are likely to decide this week …
Fresh iPhone 7 leak gives us the release date we’ve been waiting for
Apple will unveil the iPhone 7 on Wednesday, with preorders likely set to start on Friday, September 9th. But when will the new iPhone launch …
Alleged Galaxy Note 7 explosion burns down man’s house
Do yourself a favor: if you still own a Galaxy Note 7, follow these instructions to participate in the recall. At this point, there’s no …
The first official image of the iPhone 7 just leaked
It’s game day, folks! In just a few short hours, Apple will announce the iPhone 7 series and a bunch of other products to go …
Model S driver dies in fatal Tesla accident
A Tesla driver crashed his electric vehicle into a tree in the Netherlands on Wednesday morning, dying as a result of the crash. It’s unclear …
