Apple promises to fix the most annoying bug in iOS 9.3 ‘soon’
Apple last week released iOS 9.3, a major new iOS update that includes several great new features. Unfortunately, iOS 9.3 is also plagued by various issues …
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
T-Mobile is about to launch the data-only plans you’ve always wanted
T-Mobile is about to launch data-only plans this week, according to a leaked image, which will offer users as much data as they can afford …
The Galaxy S7 suffers from a very annoying Wi-Fi bug
Multiple reports indicate that Samsung’s best phone yet is experiencing some troubling Wi-Fi issues. It’s not clear how widespread the matter is, but the Galaxy …
Read Apple’s full response to the FBI: ‘This case should never have been brought’
Apple won a first battle against the FBI over iPhone encryption this week, as the law enforcement agency decided to back off in the San …
Brussels attackers were looking to make radioactive ‘dirty bomb’
A report that preceded the horrific attacks on Brussels revealed that ISIS terrorists have been working to acquire materials to create so-called dirty bombs with the help of …
An even better PS4 console is coming this fall, just before PlayStation VR launches
Sony’s PlayStation VR headset will work with the existing PlayStation 4, but the Japanese company is also developing a new PS4 that’s supposed to deliver …
Guess how much more money Apple makes when you buy a 64GB iPhone instead of 16GB
Apple shocked the world a week ago when it revealed that it’s ready to sell you a phone that has a three-year-old design but packs …
Revolutionary new tech could lead to clothes that clean themselves in the sun
Forget all the smart washing machines you’ve seen at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, as there’s a fascinating new development that might let you clean your clothing …
‘The Walking Dead’ recap: When did our favorite characters get so stupid?
The sixth season of AMC’s The Walking Dead is almost over. Episode 15 aired a few hours ago and it made us question everything we thought …
iOS 9.3: How to fix some of the annoying bugs plaguing your iPhone
Apple released iOS 9.3 last week, its latest operating system update for iPhone and iPad that brings over Night Shift mode as well as several other …
John Oliver hilariously explains YouTube conspiracy theories
Conspiracy theories are abound online, where people try to tell their versions of far-fetched truths. There are conspiracy theories about everything you can imagine: JFK’s …
Facebook’s Safety Check feature fails after deadly bombing in Pakistan
Less than a week after the deadly bombings in Belgium, a new terror attack took the lives of at least 70 people, wounding 340 others …
Even Apple uses tech from the company allegedly helping the FBI crack an iPhone
There’s an entire industry devoted to cracking the iPhone and other smartphones. These companies operate mostly in the dark, offering their services to clients when other methods …
11 new movie trailers from this past week that you need to watch
It’s the weekend, which means you should consider going to see a movie! To get you in the mood, we have no less than 11 new movie …
Google says 1 million Gmail accounts might have been targeted by government hackers
Intelligence agencies all over the world look to collect information pertinent to their various operations, and that involves hacking emails accounts. Google for a while now …
Walking Dead season finale trailer finally gives us a glimpse at this year’s villain
Zombies aren’t the worst thing that can kill you in The Walking Dead. In fact, our fellow humans represent the more lethal danger. We end up …
Netflix’s catalog of content is shrinking, but that’s not a bad thing
The U.S. Netflix catalog is highly coveted by international subscribers who aren’t happy with what local Netflix lineups have to offer. Indeed, the selection Netflix …
4 reasons why the FBI unlocking the San Bernardino iPhone without Apple is bad news
The government is confident it can hack into the San Bernardino iPhone 5c without Apple’s help, at least according to statements made on Thursday. The …
It’s Netflix that’s throttling your video, not AT&T or Verizon
It turns out that neither AT&T nor Verizon are throttling Netflix videos, as T-Mobile CEO John Legere suggested last week. If you’re an AT&T or …
Apple may not like the FBI’s new alternative to ‘GovtOS’
The FBI has seemingly admitted defeat to Apple in its quest to force the company to build an insecure version of its OS to load onto …
U.S. to formally charge Iran in cyber attacks on banks and New York dam
The Obama administration is expected to file formal charges against Iranian hackers believed to be responsible for various cyber attacks against American targets, including several U.S. banks and …
The Galaxy S7 superhack you need now: Simultaneous dual-SIM and microSD support
The Galaxy S7 is the talk of the town right now and many people are saying it’s the best smartphone available right now. One of the perceived advantages …
Why the FBI’s proposed ‘GovtOS’ might not have stood up in court
Though not officially confirmed, Israel-based Cellebrite is believed to be the company currently assisting the FBI in cracking the iPhone from the San Bernardino shooting. While …
Watch: Siberian wind pulls 41-ton Boeing 737 along the runway like it’s a toy
Planes and high winds aren’t the best of friends, especially when the aircraft is grounded. We’ve seen storms lift parked planes off the ground in …
Apple can’t really prevent the scary way spies might tap into iPhone data
Apple may have won its first major battle with intelligence and law enforcement agencies, at least in the public eye. But the iPhone encryption wars …
This gorgeous iPhone 7 concept looks too good to be true
The iPhone generates plenty interest among designers, with many people trying to imagine what next-gen iPhones might look like as well as predicting the innovative features …
Early 2016 12-inch Retina MacBook references spotted in OS X apps
After a report said earlier this week that Apple is readying ultra-thin 13-inch and 15-inch MacBooks for the second quarter, possibly similar in design to …
The iPhone SE and 9.7-inch iPad Pro are now available for preorder
It’s been years since anyone was excited about a small-size iPhone, but Apple managed to recycle the 4-inch form factor into a device that’s on …
The sneaky way Apple could get into VR
If you’ve heard Tim Cook speaking about virtual reality lately, you might not think that Apple as plans to dive into VR anytime soon. Like with …
The secrets of Apple’s iPhone-destroying robot Liam
One of the things Apple unveiled during its iPhone SE event on Monday was a cute WALL-E-like robot that knows how to do just one …
