I found the first Android phone that has iPhone 6s-style 3D Touch
Apple’s 3D Touch is a pretty cool trick that lets me interact with my phone differently than any other phone I’ve used, although it’s relegated to …
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
I just rode a roller coaster in California without ever leaving Barcelona
Samsung has “Gear VR Theater with 4D” experiences set up in at least three locations in Barcelona, Spain, including the Galaxy S7 venue, a cube in …
This 1TB Android phone sounds too good to be true… because it is
At MWC 2016 on Tuesday, Acer unveiled a new budget phone called the Acer Liquid Jade 2, which has one amazing trick up its sleeve: 1TB …
The only microSD card you should consider for the Galaxy S7
Samsung admitted it was wrong to remove the microSD from the Galaxy S6’s design last year by bringing it back for the Galaxy S7. That …
Lenovo and Google are about to blow the lid off digital indoor mapping
Navigation apps are some of my most frequently used mobile apps. But Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all the other maps apps out there can …
LG’s wannabe BB-8 robot is weird… but I like it anyway
The early rumors about Mobile World Congress claimed that LG was set to launch some sort of a robot capable of rolling around the house, …
Huawei just made the tablet I’ve been waiting for Apple to build
From the moment you touch this convertible laptop, you immediately realize this is not your run of the mill Windows 10 machine. In fact, your mind will …
Bring any old Mac and PC back to life with help of Android
Not too long ago we told you there’s a way to breath new life into your dying Mac or PC by turning them into Chromebooks. …
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 …
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 …
