Is iOS 10 faster than iOS 9?
iOS 10 is out and you should be able to install it on any iPhone or iPad made in the past few years. But is …
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
LMAO: Samsung might kill the headphone jack because iPhone 7
When Samsung triumphantly revealed in its Galaxy Note 7 presentation that the phablet will have a 3.5mm headphone jack in the process, and made fun …
Samsung won’t kill your Galaxy Note 7’s battery life to stop it from exploding
The Galaxy Note 7 recall soap opera is far from over, as Samsung still has a lot of work to do to deal with this …
Samsung won’t advertise the Galaxy Note 7 on TV until sales resume
Samsung’s unprecedented Galaxy Note 7 recall is a nightmare for the company, and its effects will not disappear anytime soon. More and more reports detail …
You can already download Google’s brand new launcher app
Multiple reports said that Google has been working on a special new launcher app for its 2016 Nexus devices, the HTC-made Sailfish and Marlin. Since …
What the iPhone 7, new Apple Watch, and AirPods reveal about next year’s iPhone 8 upgrade
Apple unveiled two hot iPhones last week — they are hot, no matter what you hear about their boring design — and a formidable Apple …
Apple’s reaction to the Galaxy Note 7 recall was brilliant, and we all missed it
There are two major things happening in the mobile world right now, and they both favor Apple. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are about …
More than 70 Galaxy Note 7 units have exploded in the US so far
Samsung said in its press announcement covering the Galaxy Note 7 recall that it found 35 incidents of faulty batteries. That number seemed like a drop in …
There’s a big iPhone 8 leak buried inside this iPhone 7 review
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are almost here, which means early reviews are in. Unsurprisingly, certain features are highly praised, like the new camera …
No contest: The iPhone 7 is the fastest smartphone in the world
Even before Apple unveiled the iPhone 7, it became apparent that the brand new iPhone would be the fastest in the world where performance is concerned. …
Apple already faces an iPhone 7 class action suit
The iPhone 7 isn’t even here, and Apple already has to face a class action lawsuit over the preorder problems experienced by customers who wanted …
Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 4 ad comes complete with MacBook shaming and silly music
Microsoft is back with a new TV commercial that promotes its Surface Pro 4 laptop. And, just as expected, the ad once again focuses on …
This might be the worst thing about the iPhone 7 Plus’ crazy new camera
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are not the same, and Apple made that very clear on stage last Wednesday. The iPhone 7 has …
We finally know exactly what size Apple’s iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus batteries are
If you’re familiar with Apple’s iPhone events, and practically everyone is, then you know Apple will never mention certain things on stage like how much RAM …
Sports photographer uses iPhone 7 Plus to take amazing US Open photos
Apple certainly knows how to market the best feature of the upcoming iPhone and make you want to use one. Sports Illustrated’s David E. Klutho …
A deep dive into what may be the iPhone 8’s most revolutionary new feature
Apple replaced the gold Apple Watch Edition with an Apple Watch Series 2 made of ceramic. But what if next year’s iPhone — the iPhone …
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 …
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 …
