This transparent solar-powered battery looks like a futuristic Tony Stark invention
Remember Iron Man’s transparent smartphones? They might become reality sooner than you think thanks to an unusual new type of battery that’s not only transparent, …
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
Great news: Your iPhone 6 case will probably fit your iPhone 6s
Many iPhone 6s buyers will purchase protective cases to ensure the safety of their new toys. But iPhone fans upgrading from last year’s model probably …
A simple shopping trick will save you tons of cash long before Black Friday
Are you one of those people who likes to be able to touch and try the products you plan to buy before actually paying for them? …
Meet the tiny device that wants to anonymize your smartphone’s public Wi-Fi traffic
There are plenty of free public Wi-Fi hotspots around, but the problem with the free Internet you get in restaurants, coffee shops, airports and hotels …
iPhone 6s Plus: This might be the real reason Apple’s newest phablet is already sold out
All pink iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus units are sold out on Apple.com in most markets, with the iPhone maker saying the new models are …
More iPhone 7 rumors trickle out ahead of iPhone 6s launch
The iPhone 6s is already selling better than last year’s model, with Apple having already confirmed that first weekend sales are on pace to top 10 …
New Nexus 5X and Nexus 6 details leak with event just two weeks away
Google is going to launch new Nexus devices in a few weeks, including new Nexus 5 (known as Nexus 5X) and Nexus 6 models. Many …
Many iPhone 6s models sold out, but you can still get anything that’s not pink or Plus on the 25th
The iPhone 6s series has been available for preorder in various countries for a couple of days, and the good news is that the handset …
Why is the iPhone 6s heavier than iPhone 6?
When comparing the iPhone 6s to the iPhone 6, it became immediately clear that the new model is just a tad thicker and heavier than …
Good news: iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have twice the RAM memory of iPhone 6
One of the iPhone secrets Apple almost never reveals is how much RAM memory its iOS devices have. The detail shouldn’t be that important to …
iPhone 6s survival guide: How to live with a 16GB iPhone
Apple has done it again: 16GB is still the amount of storage in the cheapest iPhone 6s. With preorders now live, many of you will be wondering whether …
Second Galaxy S7 rumor arrives now that the iPhone 6s is official
Coincidence or not, more Galaxy S7 rumors are coming in now that the iPhone 6s has been made official. After a report claimed that the next-gen …
Preorder the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus right now!
It’s either really really late at night in the U.S., or afternoon on the other side of the world. But it doesn’t matter where you …
3 reasons Apple’s iPhone 6s Upgrade Program is an exciting idea
One of the unexpected announcements from Apple’s Hey Siri event on Wednesday was the official iPhone Upgrade Program that lets buyers purchase an iPhone in installments …
Good job, TSA: Anyone with a 3D printer can make a key that fits your luggage lock
In spite of the many security policies it enforces, the TSA isn’t really on top of its game when it comes to guarding its own secrets. …
iOS 9 Jailbreak: Yes, Apple’s latest version of iOS has already been cracked
Apple will release iOS 9 next week, and some iOS 8 users who rely on unofficial apps installed on their iPhones and iPads after jailbreaking …
A key iPhone 6s feature offers a tantalizing potential clue about the iPhone 7
Like any iPhone generation before it, the iPhone 6s has one trademark feature that sets it apart from anything Apple did before. This particular feature …
Visualized: The iPhone 6s is the biggest ‘S’ upgrade in Apple history
Many people will surely label the iPhone 6s as a minor update over last year’s phone, quickly dismissing it just because it’s an “S” update. …
10 features the iPhone 6s and iPad Pro ‘stole’ from Android, Microsoft and others
“Stole” is a too strong word, but that’s what fans have been saying: Apple stole these features from Google, and vice-versa. That’s especially true in …
14 hidden iPhone 6s, iPad, Watch and Apple TV revelations that you might have missed
Apple’s “Hey Siri” event on Wednesday was packed with product and feature announcements, some of them more important than others. The iPhone 6s series is the …
Samsung trolls Apple with brilliantly timed post-iPhone 6s announcement TV ad
Samsung started trolling Apple during the company’s iPhone 6s keynote, using all sorts of snarky remarks on Twitter. But that’s not enough for the giant …
iOS 9.1 packs tons of new emoji, including lions, burritos and middle fingers
One minor new feature we’ll get with iOS 9.1 is new emoji, which developers already got to try out in the special iOS 9.1 beta released …
iPhone 6s: Apple didn’t explain the huge privacy implications of one major new feature
You don’t even have to be an Apple product owner to know the company is keen on protecting the customer’s privacy and security. So when …
Apple TV vs. Xbox One vs. PS4: Can Apple’s hobby take on the established gaming giants?
Apple unveiled a brand new Apple TV during the iPhone 6s event, a major refresh in years that’s expected to offer users a new take on …
iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6: Has everything really changed?
The new iPhone 6s is finally official. After months of leaks, Apple announced what we already knew we’d be getting, under a bold tagline: “The only …
Here’s why you really shouldn’t freak out about the iPhone 6s’ smaller battery
A few iPhone 6s rumors said that the new models would have smaller batteries than the iPhone 6, even though the phones themselves would be slightly …
iPhone 6s, iPad Pro and new Apple TV: The RAM memory story
There are two things that Apple will never tell you when it comes to its iOS devices, and that’s how much memory an iPhone or …
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s: This is Apple’s entire 2015 fall lineup
Looking to buy a brand new iPhone this year? Well, you’re in luck, as Apple has just launched a pair of new iPhone models, which …
Does the new Apple TV suffer from the iPhone 6s’ biggest problem?
Yes, Apple has an incredible new Apple TV product that’s not only going to be an affordable gaming console ready to download many of the …
Watch all iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, Apple TV and Apple Watch introduction videos right here
Apple featured a variety of videos during its action-packed iPhone 6s media event on Wednesday and released presentation clips for all the new products, including …
