15 Galaxy S7 features the iPhone 6s doesn’t have
The worst-kept secret of the beginning of the year is not a secret anymore. Samsung on Sunday evening announced the Galaxy S7 family of devices …
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 new Sony smart toys that will save us from our screens
The irony is immediately evident as soon as you hear a mobile exec asking us if we have any idea how many times we check …
Sony’s new Xperia X series blurs the line between flagship and mid-range phones
LG and Samsung’s acts on Sunday are definitely hard to follow, but that didn’t stop Sony from kicking off the Mobile World Congress 2016 with …
HTC upgrades its Desire line, brings high-end features to mid-range phones
Once again, the leaks have been proven accurate. HTC does have new mobile hardware in the pipeline. In fact, it’s not just one handset that …
This is the best deal you’ll find on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge
The Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge have been finally been unveiled during Samsung’s first major event of the year. And just as we thought, the consistent Galaxy …
Hands on with 9 brand new devices just announced by Lenovo
Lenovo made a splash at CES 2016, announcing several computing devices worth checking out such as tablets, quirky mobile accessories and new laptops. The company …
Live coverage: Watch Samsung’s big Galaxy S7 event right here!
This year’s Mobile World Congress has technically not started – it kicks off on Monday – but Sunday is a very busy day for mobile announcements. …
LG G5 hands-on: A gorgeous phone that’s unlike anything you’ve seen before
LG’s big Mobile World Congress press conference is finally over, and the South Korean company announced exactly what we thought it would: a phone that was …
HTC’s VR headset will blow your mind – and now you can finally order one
Almost about a year ago, HTC announced an unexpected product during its MWC 2015 event, a VR headset of its own called the Vive. The …
Live coverage: Watch as LG unveils the completely redesigned LG G5!
It’s Sunday, which means it’s game on for Android fans. It’s time to play! And I’m not saying that just because February 21st brings us a …
Just how much access does the NSA have to all unencrypted communications?
In case you haven’t been following the news, the encryption wars are back and a huge Apple vs. FBI clash is the latest major conflict. The FBI …
9 new movie trailers you need to see this week
It’s that time of week again when we show you the very best movie trailers. This week we have nine new movie trailers you need to …
More Galaxy S7 leaks: Less bloatware, iPhone’s Live Photos and always-on screen
We’re just two days away from Samsung’s first major Unpacked event of the year, and it’s no secret that the Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 …
Why Samsung’s chips can’t beat the iPhone, and why Samsung still has to follow Apple
Samsung has amazing home-grown mobile chips powering its flagship devices and it’s one of the companies that Apple has depended on for years for mass …
New report hints at major design changes for iPhone 7
The world will be focused on Barcelona starting this Sunday, when LG and Samsung will unveil their Android flagships intended to take on Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone …
HTC’s next iPhone ripoff is looking sleek in new leaked photo
We can pretend the device in this leaked photo doesn’t look like Apple’s iPhone, but it’s really difficult so why bother? After leaking in black back …
You can live stream Samsung’s Galaxy S7 event in virtual reality
I never thought I’d say this, but I could definitely go for a VR headset right now. Samsung officially confirmed that the Galaxy S7 event …
Meet the world’s first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera
Probably not many people need thermal cameras on their smartphones, but those who do will soon be able to buy such a device. It might …
No iPhone will be safe if the FBI’s gambit succeeds
There’s a huge battle between Apple and the FBI going on right now over the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino shooters. A judge ordered …
LG G5 sounds like this year’s most original flagship Android phone
Due to be unveiled Sunday, the LG G5 might be the most original Android flagship launching this year when it comes to design. The phone …
iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 said to debut in March with killer hardware
Apple is expected to unveil both the iPhone 5se and the iPad Air 3 in March and a new report claims they’re going to launch …
MWC 2016 preview: Will the Galaxy S7 and LG G5 eclipse everything else?
Last year, two brand new Android handsets fought for our attention at Mobile World Congress: The Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9. Both devices …
Samsung hints Galaxy S7 will be waterproof and shock resistant
Samsung will unveil the Galaxy S7 in just a few days, but at this point, we can’t but wonder whether there are any Galaxy S7 …
Former Apple designer brings us one step closer to advanced AI with ‘The Brain’
The human brain is frequently used as a model by computer makers who’re looking to create complex machines ranging from robots to more intelligent gadgets. Many companies …
Stunning NASA photo shows moon cut in half by Saturn’s rings
Saturn and its rings may be a long way from Earth, but that doesn’t mean we can’t snap lots of photos of the distant planet. …
Does Apple even have the ability to hack the iPhone like the FBI wants?
The FBI has specific requests for Apple regarding the iPhone retrieved from one of the San Bernardino shooters. The agency wants to access the information stored …
What are the chances Apple’s iPhone 7 is as perfect as this concept?
The concept of virtual reality has been around for what feels like ages, but various limitations have prevented tech companies from delivering the kind of …
Galaxy S7 stars in its first live hands-on video
The Galaxy S7 is almost here, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of new leaks. After seeing the handset in an official promo video …
With its refusal to unlock San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, Apple is fighting for us all
A federal judge on Tuesday afternoon ordered Apple to provide technical assistance to the FBI with respect to accessing an iPhone 5c owned by Syed …
Order this $3 Android phone with your next cup of coffee
How much are you willing to spend for a smartphone? In case you’re not ready to shell out more than $600 for a brand new …
