Why Apple had to limit iPhone 6s’ 3D Touch functionality
The iPhone 6s’s signature new feature is 3D Touch, a new way of interacting with the device that has given us new actions such as Quick Actions, …
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
Western Digital just bought its way into Apple’s iPhone supply chain for $19B
How important is Apple’s iPhone supply business? Just ask Intel, a company that might have tried to win Apple orders for certain chips for years, …
Hackers can invade a PC with a 10-second attack on a Fitbit
Fitbits are popular devices among people who like to track their steps and exercise. But new research reveals that a Fitbit device is unprotected against simple malware attacks. More …
Report says iPhone 7 may feature Apple’s most dramatic design changes ever
Apple’s iPhone 6s series is wildly successful, and it’s likely the best “S” generation the company ever made. Even so, the first iPhone 7 rumors have already …
Apple doubles down on encryption, tells judge it’s ‘impossible’ to unlock new iPhones
As long as a new iPhone is protected by a password, pin, or fingerprint, and it’s running the latest operating system for it Apple can’t …
In pictures: NYC’s first underground park
New York City already has a fantastic park dead in the center of Manhattan. But if for some reason Central Park isn’t enough for you, …
Hilarious Star Wars 7 poster meme: Batman, Seinfeld and Jar Jar Binks
The next installment in the Star Wars Saga is easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year. The Force Awakens will hit cinemas …
How the NSA broke encryption on trillions of secure connections
Some Edward Snowden leaks have revealed that the NSA and other intelligence agencies can break encryption barriers for mass surveillance purposes. It has been theorized …
Does Google have a serious mobile problem?
Google has won mobile, some Android fans will tell you, and has been consistently winning for years. The company has a massive market share lead …
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ online tickets: Everything you need to know
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18th, and cinemas are probably going to be overwhelmed by fans anxious to see what’s in store …
The high school student who hacked the CIA Director’s personal email explains how easy it was
A teen hacker and two other people managed to hack CIA Director John Brennan’s personal email, revealing sensitive information from his email account. The group used various social-engineering …
Galaxy S7 early rumor roundup: Get ready for more Samsung innovations
Samsung is hard at work on the next-gen Galaxy S flagship. Expected to be called Galaxy S7 and come in at least two versions, one …
SpaceX is really all about going to Mars
Elon Musk’s bold SpaceX reusable rocket program may have a more audacious goal in mind than just making space travel more affordable for missions around …
Xiaomi is introducing a $300 hoverboard that looks like a mini-Segway
Xiaomi has made its name by producing consumer tech products with high specs and shockingly low prices and now it’s released its most ambitious product …
This 17-year-old Disney expert knows more Disneyland secrets than you do
No matter how much you love Disneyland and everything Disney-related, chances are you’re not familiar with all the park’s secrets and mysteries. In fact, most …
In pictures: iOS 9 vs. Android 6.0 Marshmallow user interfaces
Apple and Google already have hundreds of millions users for their mobile operating systems. Hardcore fans of each mobile platform seem to be engaged in a permanent …
Why is it so hard for Microsoft’s Surface Book to compete with Apple?
When thinking about Apple computers, many buyers worry about the expensive price tags. Whether it’s the new 12-inch Retina MacBook or a MacBook Pro, Apple …
Best navigation app in the world gets massive update and redesign
Being stuck in traffic is probably one of the most annoying things we get to relive a regular basis. Luckily, there are apps that can …
Watch the Star Wars 7 teasers for the final trailer airing during Monday Night Football
Star Wars 7, better known as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will hit theaters on December 18th, and Disney’s marketing for the upcoming blockbuster movie appears to …
New ad shows a killer Windows 10 phone feature the iPhone 6s and Nexus 5X don’t have
Microsoft unveiled a bunch of new Windows 10 products a few weeks ago, including new 2-in-1 Surface-branded laptops/tablets and high-end smartphones, the Lumia 950 series. …
Apple promises free screen replacement for Retina MacBook Pro ‘Staingate’ displays
After admitting not too long ago that certain MacBook Pro versions have a graphic card issue and qualify for free repairs, Apple quietly confirmed one more issue …
Microsoft does what?
Back in the day when Apple was trying to reaffirm itself in the computer business and convince buyers that Macs were better than PCs, the …
Smart carry-on luggage takes Kickstarter by storm
Are you a frequent flyer in search for the perfect carry-on luggage that would fix all the things you hate about travelling? The G-RO might …
Microsoft is ready to save your PC from huge ransomware infection
TeslaCrypt doesn’t mean anything to many PC users, but there are thousands of people who have somehow contracted this infectious malware program that imprisons personal files …
NYPD has some scary-sounding x-ray vans – and it’s refusing to talk about them
The New York Police Department has equipped x-rays in some of its vans but it’s refusing to talk about them due to “security concerns.” Even …
Microsoft is sorry it forced that Windows 10 update down your throat
How cool is it that Windows 10 is available as a free update to all Windows 7 and Windows 8 customers? Very cool if you …
Report says ‘Chipgate’ may have cost Samsung Apple’s iPhone 7 business
Whenever Apple comes out to defend a potential flaw that has a “-gate” suffix — think Antennagate (iPhone 4), Bendgate (iPhone 6) or Batterygate / Chipgate (iPhone …
How to get 3D Touch functionality and Live Photos on your iPhone 6
3D Touch is the main new feature on the iPhone 6s, offering iOS users ways to navigate apps and multitasking even faster than before (you can, however, turn …
Facebook looking to fix battery-stealing iPhone app
Several reports over the last few days that were echoed by many tech sites and on social channels revealed that Facebook might employ some shady …
Watch Jamie Foxx rock a pink iPhone 6s in new 3D Touch commercial
The pink iPhone 6s is so popular that it was the first to sell out when Apple kicked off iPhone 6s preorders a few days …
