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, …
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
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 …
New Nexus 6P photo leak: It doesn’t get any better than this
Google will announce the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P (image above) next week during a special September 29th media event, but there’s not much to be …
Video: iOS 9 might slow down iPhone 4s, 5 and even iPhone 5s
More and more people upgrade to Apple’s latest iOS release, with Apple claiming iOS 9 is adopted at a faster rate than iOS 8. But …
10 great movie bloopers that made it to the final cut
Movie bloopers become hilarious additions to DVD releases and funny clips to watch on YouTube, but some of them make it into the final cut, …
iPhone 6s: How do Live Photos actually work?
One of the iPhone 6s’s biggest new camera features is called Live Photos, which has been dismissed by some as Apple rebranding GIFs and trying to make them …
New Samsung SSD might be the fastest in the world
If you’re looking to replace your current hard drive or SSD with a better option, then you absolutely have to check out Samsung’s 950 Pro, …
In pictures: iPhone 6s is the biggest ‘S’ upgrade yet
The first iPhone 6s reviews agree that this year’s iPhone is much better than last year’s model, even if it’s just an “S” generation. Though …
T-Mobile’s insane iPhone 6s deals just got even better: $5 per month with iPhone trade-in
It’s hard to believe T-Mobile was once the only major U.S. carrier not selling the iPhone in stores, considering how insane its iPhone 6s offers are. …
An early look at the iPhone 6s’ stunning camera quality
One of the most notable new features the iPhone 6s has to offer is a significantly improved camera that, for the first time in years, will feature …
Dual-core iPhone 6s obliterates Galaxy S6, Note 5 and other top Android phones in performance tests
The first iPhone 6s benchmarks have emerged from a lucky buyer who received her handset a few days before the official September 25th launch date. The …
New Nexus 5X and 6P all but confirmed: Leaked packaging, press renders and Amazon listing
Google’s upcoming Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are hardly well-kept secrets. We’ll probably know all there is to know about this year’s Nexus 5 and …
How Volkswagen cheated on emission tests and what cars are affected
Volkswagen, the giant German carmaker that became an iconic brand for the car industry over the years, is currently in a sea o troubles – …
Good news: Your iCloud password wasn’t compromised in teh big iPhone malware attack
Apple is currently working on fixing the largest security breach in the history of the App Store after hackers infiltrated malware inside genuine apps by fooling …
The Pope will ruin New York’s iPhone 6s launch and there’s nothing you can do about it
What do you think happens when both the iPhone 6s and Pope Francis are supposed to arrive in your town? One of them might be …
iPhone 6s shipping: Hacks for tracking iPhone 6s orders right now
Ordered an iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus with a September 25th ship date on it? Anxious to see exactly where your precious new toy …
Watch the world’s largest passenger airliner make a scary crosswind landing
We’ve seen a bunch of airplane pilots making heart-stopping, death-defying crosswind landings, but that doesn’t make watching similar experiences any less scary, especially if you …
Crazy iPhone 7 rumor says Apple’s processors will soon get a major shot of adrenaline
The first iPhone 6s benchmarks are in, and they show that the new Apple smartphones are about as powerful as the new Retina MacBook, which is …
Insane: Benchmark tests show iPhone 6s is as powerful as the Retina MacBook
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus shouldn’t arrive at your door for a few more days – I sure know mine isn’t here yet – …
iPhone 6s Plus: How big is the battery?
Apple’s new iPhone 6s models are going to be available in stores in a few days, assuming there’s enough stock to go around, with many …
More genuine iPhone apps may still be infected with malware following massive App Store hack
Cunning hackers from China managed to sneak malware into what’s generally thought of as an impenetrable target, Apple’s App Store. They created a custom version of …
iOS 9 ‘Slide to Upgrade’ issue: How to fix a frozen iPhone or iPad
Apple last week released iOS 9, a mobile OS upgrade that focuses on performance improvements and stability, though Apple included plenty of interesting new features …
Breakthrough medical discovery: 3D printing might be used to regenerate nerves
Having significantly damaged nerve tissue is bad for a lot of reasons because it doesn’t regenerate easily and it can lead to various serious medical conditions …
iPhone 6s Plus: Don’t worry, you’ll be able to buy one on Friday even though preorders are sold out
Apple reminded customers in a press release on Monday that the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be available in stores on Friday, September …
The amazing tech that’ll help ‘The Martian’ survive alone on Mars
The Martian is one of the most highly anticipated movies hitting cinemas this fall and thanks to the smart marketing team behind the film we …
Crazy rumor says Apple is already planning some huge changes for 2018’s iPhone
The iPhone 6s is currently available for preorder in a dozen countries, with Apple saying the device is on track to beat last year’s iPhone …
Samsung continues its iPhone 6s-bashing campaign with new TV commercials
Samsung released a new series of ads in time for the iPhone 6s launch using a familiar tag line that riffs off Apple’s most recent …
Nexus 6P leak: We have some good news and some bad news…
If there’s one common problem for iPhone and Nexus buyers, it’s storage. Apple and Google aren’t fond of microSD cards, and while the iPhone maker has …
How to speed up iOS 9
Apple’s new iOS 9 platform is already running on an impressive number of iOS devices right out of the gate, but the operating system isn’t entirely …
Here’s when Google will finally unveil the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
Rumors said Google will host a special media event on September 29th to unveil a new generation of Nexus devices, including the Nexus 5X and …
