Video: Galaxy Note 5 vs. iPhone 6s Plus, real-life camera performance test
Apple’s new iPhone 6s has better camera hardware and software than any earlier model, with the iPhone 6s Plus also packing optical image stabilization for photos …
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
Video: The iPhone 7 I hope Apple will never make
Don’t get me wrong, I loved the 3.5-inch iPhones at the time. They fit perfectly in my hand and seemed to be just right for anything. …
Apple explains why you should use that awesome iOS 9 feature others tell you to avoid
Apple introduced a new Wi-Fi feature in iOS 9 called Wi-Fi Assist. With its help, an iOS device can quickly revert to cellular data if …
Android malware apps might net hackers millions, fool Google Play Store security
Most of the recent malware-related security reports detailed various threats targeting Apple’s iOS ecosystem, but that doesn’t mean hackers have stopped attacking Android. A new …
Watch: 3D printers make on-the-spot clothes for a beloved ‘Game of Thrones’ character
Say you’re Brienne of Tarth and you’ve just run out of armor. Would you trust scary 3D printing machines to weave a dress around you …
Hackers find a sneaky new way to attack your phone through Siri and Google Now
How confident are you that your virtual assistant is only listening to your commands? Think there’s any chance Siri or Google Now could be duped …
5 easy tools to ensure you don’t get tracked on the web
Like it or not, your favorite websites and online services all track you in some way, though some have stronger protections in place than others. Some …
This is the insanely detailed iPhone 6s teardown we’ve been waiting for
Gadget teardowns are always impressive, as they reveal some of the secrets behind newly launched devices such as Apple’s iPhone 6s series. Just as expected, …
How Facebook steals your iPhone’s battery life
Steal is a strong word, but that seems to be the case with the Facebook mobile app on iOS when it comes to battery life. …
DxOMark says iPhone 6s camera is inferior to top Android phones
The new iPhone 6s features cameras that are better than anything Apple has released before. The rear and selfie cameras have sensors with more megapixels, there’s …
How to add microSD card support to your iPhone 6s
Lack of expandable memory is one of the iPhone’s “iconic” features, and long-time iPhone users already know what to expect from a new device. However, …
The iPhone 6s jailbreak you’ve been waiting for is out – here’s how to do it
There aren’t as many compelling reasons to jailbreak iPhones and iPads as there used to be, not to mention the fact that certain malware apps can target jailbroken …
Key iPhone tech gets Apple into deep legal troubles: Company risks up to $862.4M in damages
Apple’s iPhones have consistently been able to outperform rivals from the competition without necessarily matching their hardware. The primary “culprit” is Apple’s custom AX chip …
Blocks modular smartwatch storms past $250,000 Kickstarter goal in less than a day
It all started as an awesome concept, at least on paper, a few years ago: The Blocks modular smartwatch that would let the wearer customize …
Tarantino has two versions of ‘Hateful Eight,’ and you’ll probably see the shorter one
Quentin Tarantino’s new western is launching this holiday season, and the famed director cut two different versions of the movie, one to be shown to …
Scam alert? Stunning laser shaver banned on Kickstarter after closing $4M mark
An interesting project hit Kickstarter not too long ago, offering buyers a breakthrough innovation in shaving. The sci-fi Skarp razor supposedly packs a laser that’s able …
This is what a curved ‘iPhone edge’ might actually look like
Time and again we get to see awesome iPhone concepts created by talented designers expressing their visions of future iPhones. However, they do not actually work at Apple, …
‘The Martian’ is a great movie… but it’s also loaded with hilariously outdated tech
The Martian is a spectacular movie, so you should definitely see it. The film paints a believable picture of the first human missions to Mars. The …
This iOS 9 trick lets you create folders inside of other folders
Looking to create nested folders in iOS 9 – you know, placing an app folder into a different app folder so you can free up …
Here’s every new product Apple just launched
Apple on Tuesday unveiled brand new iMacs and a range of updated accessories to go with them. Yes, there’s a new 27-inch iMac with 5K …
Meet Elbee, the next big innovation in wireless headphones
Are smart headphones the next mobile breakthrough? That’s what LBTech seems to think, as the company created and launched one such product type on Kickstarter. …
Windows 10 is about to get a slew of awesome new features
Windows 10 is a major hit for Microsoft, with millions of users having updated their systems to the latest Windows version. Sure, the fact that …
We may soon see the first Oscar-worthy movie shot on an iPhone
Whether it’s done for publicity to raise awareness or to save money during production, the iPhone can be used to replace professional cameras and even to …
This 138-minute movie was filmed in one continuous take – check out its first trailer right here
It’s not an easy feat, but it’s entirely possible to shoot entire movies in one single continuous take. That’s the case with a new European movie …
Detailed NASA photos show where ‘The Martian’ would have been stranded on Mars
The Martian is the talk of the town, an incredible space movie that makes traveling – and surviving on Mars – seem entirely plausible. Using technology …
Getflix frees Netflix by removing digital borders
Streaming services are wildly popular right now, taking advantage of our insatiable need for entertainment. Music, movies and TV shows are available from a variety of …
Watch this now: This is why we need 4K iPhones and Android phones
A lot of people probably aren’t recording a lot of 4K videos with their smartphones, particularly if they only have a measly 16GB of storage …
Snowden discusses a scary way spies can hack your smartphone and gain ‘total control’
Everybody loves the Smurfs, magical characters from our childhood ready to deliver a ton of whacky adventures. However, in the modern day and age, there are some …
You can probably guess which iPhone 6s feature Samsung’s Galaxy S7 might copy next year
At one point during Samsung’s Galaxy S6 presentation in early March, the company triumphantly announced Samsung Pay, bragging that unlike the competition’s similar product it’ll …
Google Maps web app gets new UI: Say hello to Material Design
Material Design is one of the cornerstones of Google’s Android when it comes to overall design and user interface elements, and the company hasn’t been …
