A secret iPhone 6s component no other phone has is responsible for huge speed gains
Apple has done it again this year. The new iPhone mops the floor with the competition in performance tests, and the new handset can match …
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.
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Huge leak: This is Google’s Nexus 5X
Yes, we probably knew everything there was to know about the new Nexus 5X weeks before Google’s September 29th media event. But a new leak …
Android 6.0 Marshmallow roll out date set for October 5
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Game of Thrones season 6 spoilers: Is there life after the Night’s Watch?
Before you go any further, Game of Thrones fans, you should know there are many spoilers ahead, both when it comes to season five (in …
Samsung will pay you up to $220 to ditch your iPhone for a Galaxy S6 or Note 5
Don’t look now, but Samsung is really doing its best to take your money, even if that means having to pay you money to do …
A new Nexus fleet is coming: Here’s what Google will announce at its big Android event tomorrow
Google is having a big event on Tuesday to unveil its two new Nexus phones. But unlike Apple, which plays its cards closer to the …
iPhone 6s first impressions: This year’s ‘S’ stands for ‘speed’
I bought a pink iPhone 6s last week and was fortunate enough to get it right on launch day. The moment I took it out …
The Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will be even cheaper than we thought
If there’s one thing Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P leaks haven’t really nail down yet, it’s pricing information. The general consensus is that the Nexus …
There’s a great new iOS 9 feature you might have to turn off right now
Apple’s iOS 9 software is already installed on well over 50% of existing devices, according to what Apple revealed in the first weekend after releasing the operating system. The …
iPhone 6s overheating issue arises, affecting camera flash performance
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are already in the hands of millions of consumers, and while Apple has taken various steps to address …
Crazy iPhone 7 rumors: No metal housing, ‘flat’ LCD and waterproof design
The iPhone 6s is selling like hotcakes, on pace to beat Apple’s iPhone 6 sales record, at least according to what the company is saying. The phone …
Huge leak: This is Google’s best Nexus smartphone yet
Google will unveil a new line of exciting Nexus smartphones on Tuesday, including a 5.2-inch LG Nexus 5X and a 5.7-inch Huawei Nexus 6P, both …
Hyped about next year’s iPhone 7? History suggests you should wait for the iPhone 7s instead
How many times did you hear someone say that they’re not buying the “S” iPhone generation following a “non-S” release because it’s basically a slightly …
Hackers cash out directly from ATMs, don’t need to steal your card first
Hackers looking to steal money from ATMs have targeted your credit cards for years, trying to obtain access to it by hacking online services and …
iPhone 6s already a nightmare for Samsung? Galaxy S7 tipped to arrive in early 2016
The iPhone 6s is the smartphone everyone in tech is talking about these days, as Apple’s new device is about to make its official debut in stores. …
iPhone 6s: How fast is the new Touch ID fingerprint sensor?
Apple said during its iPhone 6s presentation that the new phones will have an even faster Touch ID fingerprint sensor embedded in the Home button. This …
Video: This is the first iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus drop test
The new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are in town and they sport an even better build quality, according to Apple. There’s bendgate-proof 7000 Series aluminum …
iPhone 6s: The real reason you should be excited about Apple’s 2GB RAM bump
We finally know how much RAM the iPhone 6s will have. Rumors have long claimed that Apple will use 2GB of RAM on the iPhone 6s series, …
iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6s Plus: OIS 4K video recording shows the true potential of Apple’s new camera
Apple has excelled over the years at making the iPhone’s camera one of the most important assets of its smartphones, as only Samsung’s high-end flagship …
iPhone 6s unboxing: Meet the rose gold iPhone you’ve heard so much about
It’s iPhone 6s launch day today, meaning that millions of devices are going to be delivered to excited buyers around the world who preordered the …
Video: iPhone 6s teardown review provides definitive answers to RAM and battery questions
The iPhone 6s is currently on sale in various markets around the world, after nearly two weeks of preorders. The folks at iFixit, the well-known …
Bad news, 16GB iPhone 6s owners: iOS 9 feature that saves storage space is delayed
Fixing the iOS storage problems that surfaced as soon as iOS 8 was released last fall was one of Apple’s priorities for iOS 9. And …
Surprise: Rose gold iPhone 6s appears to be the most preordered new iPhone
Gadgets fans around the world are probably well aware what day is today, regardless of whether they’re buying Apple’s newest iOS smartphone or not. Yes, …
The 9 most common dreams and what they might mean
We often wonder whether there’s a connection between the dreams we have and what goes on in our lives while we’re awake, particularly if we …
Giving iPads to young kids akin to child abuse, doctor says
Giving an iPad, or any other tablet, to kids under two is akin to child abuse because the digital world presented on the screen may distort …
Lenovo caught yet again spying on Windows PC users
If you think Lenovo is done spying on you via your Windows computer without explicitly informing you about what’s going one, especially after the major …
Now is the perfect time to buy an iPhone 6 – but not from Apple
The iPhone 6s might be the hottest smartphone hitting stores tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean all iPhone buyers are necessarily interested in purchasing Apple’s latest …
Fresh Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P leaks show benchmark scores
Google’s Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P have appeared in numerous leaks, all seemingly confirming the same general picture. LG made the next-gen affordable and reasonably sized …
Meet Lucy, a robot waiting in line for an iPhone 6s right now
Yes, iPhone 6s lines are starting to form around the world in the markets where the smartphone will be available for purchase on Friday. And yes, …
Apple warning lists top 25 apps infected in massive App Store malware attack
After setting up a special help page that provides information about the massive XcodeGhost malware hack on its website, Apple has listed the top 25 iOS …
