Google’s new Pixels will be the fastest Android phones of all time
Nearly all the high-end smartphones we’re expecting this year are already here, but there’s one more family of devices that we’re anxious to see in …
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
The latest Pokemon Go update takes a huge step to combat cheating
You might hate the new Pokemon Go update if you like to play the game with certain, shall we say, advantages. If you’re not cheating …
Samsung released a new statement on its exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall is a massive headache for the company. Even though Samsung is replacing some 2.5 million units that might house faulty batteries, …
Galaxy Note 7 explodes in the hands of a 6-year-old
The Galaxy Note 7’s battery issue is pretty serious, and more devices seem to blow up every day. Samsung has recalled the handset worldwide, but …
Tim Cook hints the MacBook Pro update we want is on the way
Apple last week unveiled a bunch of new products during its iPhone fall event, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sharing the spotlight. …
11 new movie trailers you need to watch from this past week
The iPhone 7 may be the biggest thing happening in tech this week, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have new movie trailers to check …
iPhone 7, iPhone 6s and iPhone SE: This is Apple’s fall 2016 iPhone lineup
Looking to buy an iPhone this fall? Apple’s got you covered. The company just announced a couple of hot new handsets that will start selling …
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 …
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.
