Google plans to fix your biggest complaint about the mobile web
Google has an ambitious new project that aims to make the mobile web a lot faster than it already is, and it has nothing to do with …
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
Why your iPhone 6 might feel slow now that iPhone 6s and iOS 9 are out
Now that both iOS 9 and the iPhone 6s are out, we’re seeing a noticeable bump in iPhone users searching for reasons why their older iPhone models suddenly …
Some quick fixes if your Phone 6s screen gets unresponsive at times…
Several issues are affecting iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus buyers, including unexpected shutdowns and burning hot Home buttons, but there’s no iPhone 6 “Bendgate”-like issue …
Watch: Lexus made a car out of cardboard that actually drives
Lexus is back with one more incredible trick. After making a real hoverboard that can float above ground (assuming certain conditions are met), Lexus partnered …
How the Surface Book’s amazing hinge works
Microsoft on Tuesday had its best product unveiling in years and revealed several interesting products that culminated with the announcement of the Surface Book, which it …
Surface Book vs. MacBook Pro: Microsoft is ready to give Apple a run for our money
Microsoft made a splash during its Tuesday Windows 10 hardware event, as the company unveiled several interesting products, including its first Windows 10 Lumia handsets …
Galaxy S7 might be even faster than the iPhone 6s
Anyone who used an iPhone 6s after the iPhone 6 can easily tell you that the speed difference is easy to see. The new Apple …
I’m glad I saw Microsoft’s ‘ultimate’ laptop before the world ends later today
Disappointed that the world escaped the impending doom that was supposed to hit Earth back in May 2011? Not to worry, you still have a …
How to find the secret game hidden in Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Google released Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Monday, which means anyone rocking a supported Nexus handset or tablet can now run the newest version of Google’s Android platform. …
Microsoft’s new Lumia has a killer feature iPhone 6s and Nexus 5X users can only dream of
Microsoft is a distant third player in the mobile business, trailing behind Google and Apple both when it comes to market share and profits, but …
Microsoft just made the laptop of my dreams, and I can’t wait for Apple to copy it
Even though we’re in the “post PC” era where smartphones and tablets are the new norm, I still find I use my laptop a lot. Yet …
iPhone 6s’s Home button is literally ‘burning hot’
The iPhone’s Home button is an iconic characteristic of any iOS device and is required to perform several tasks. Apple has stuck with the Home button …
Surface Pro 4 specs and features: Everything you need to know
The Windows 10 device many have been waiting for is finally here. The Surface Pro 4 tablet/laptop convertible that has been featured in several leaks is …
Here are the official videos for every product Microsoft just announced
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a variety of new products, including the high-end new Lumia 950 series of phones, the second-generation Band wearable and – most …
Microsoft made the ultimate laptop: the Surface Book
Microsoft just announced a brand new product line, the Surface Book “ultimate” laptop, a brand new device supposed to complement the Surface Pro 4 tablet.
Microsoft takes its wearable game to a new level: Meet the new Band
Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a brand new wearable device, the second-generation Microsoft Band that’s supposed to offer even better features than the predecessor, with a …
iPad Pro tipped to launch in the first week of November
Announced during Apple’s iPhone 6s event in September, the iPad Pro isn’t available in stores just yet, and the company hasn’t announced a firm release …
Apple wants to make the iPhone smarter without diving into your personal data
Apple purchased one more company that will help it bring more intelligent features to its iPhone and iPad in the future, after confirming last week …
New OnePlus phone will fix one of the biggest complaints about the OnePlus 2
Not too long ago, OnePlus launched its second smartphone, a hot high-end Android handset that’s so reasonably priced that millions of buyers were looking to …
New Microsoft technology might bring Windows 10 to Android phones
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced a seemingly strange partnership with Xiaomi for beta testing Windows 10 mobile. The company proved that it can easily install …
Surface Pro 4 and more: What to expect from Microsoft’s big event Tuesday
The Surface Pro 4 will be one of Microsoft’s most important new products that it is expected to introduce along with a bunch of other new devices …
You can install Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Nexus 5, 6, 7 and 9 right now
Android fans who rock Nexus devices, rejoice: Android 6.0 Marshmallow is available for download right away though you’ll have to install the OS manually for the time …
Researchers unearth scary new iOS malware, but Apple says it won’t affect devices with iOS 8.4 or later
Gone are the days when iOS malware reports were a rare thing. Following a wave of malware attacks on the iPhone and iPad – including a massive …
Apple’s newly acquired company to transform Siri into HAL9000
In iOS 9, Apple made Siri even smarter by giving its voice-based virtual assistant additional powers to aid iPhone and iPad owners. But Apple isn’t …
The reboot from your childhood you’ve been waiting for is finally happening
People who think there’s nothing new on TV might be right. Studios are planning a variety of reboots this year: Movies like Lethal Weapon, Minority Report, …
iPhone 6s’ 3D Touch: How to adjust sensitivity and even turn it off
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have one unique feature that set them apart from other iOS devices, a new interaction model that will likely …
iPhone 6s launch sales in Japan weaker than iPhone 6, report says
The iPhone 6s is currently available in a dozen markets around the world, with Apple having sold more than 13 million units during the opening …
Report claims Surface Pro 4 has a killer feature iPad users can only dream of
Microsoft will soon unveil the Surface Pro 4, a high-end next-generation Windows 10 laptop/tablet hybrid, and a new report indicates the device will gate an insanely …
Confirmed: Scorsese, De Niro, Pacino and Pesci team up for mob blockbuster
It’s officially official: The I Heard You Paint Houses mob movie is going to start shooting next year, and none other than Robert De Niro …
iPhone 6s adoption seen as lower than the iPhone 6 – but what does that really mean?
Apple announced it sold more than 13 million combined iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units during the opening weekend, including preorders. The phone was …
