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 …
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
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 …
iPhone 6s storage wars: Why there’s no new 32GB iPhone yet
Spoiler: The 16GB iPhone is here to stay because it’s all about the money. But unlike last year, this time around Apple has measures in …
Video: Here’s how Apple’s brand new magic trick, 3D Touch, really works
Just as expected, Apple on Wednesday unveiled new series iPhones that have one key feature to set them apart: a display that can tell the difference between …
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus full specs and features – everything you need to know
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here. Apple on Wednesday unveiled its 2015 iPhones, an “S” generation of devices supposed to bring several …
iOS 9 release date – here’s when you can download it
It’s Hey Siri day today, which means we have plenty of new product announcements from Apple concerning both hardware and software. Whether it’s iPhone 6s, …
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are here – meet Apple’s best ‘S’ update yet
Apple on Wednesday finally took the wraps of a variety of new iOS products that will be in stores in the following weeks with the iPhone …
Apple TV 4 full specs and features – everything you need to know
One of the most exciting new products Apple unveiled during its iPhone 6s media event is a brand new Apple TV, a device that’s about …
iPad Pro full specs and features – everything you need to know
Yes, Apple just announced that huge 12.9-inch iPad Pro the web has been buzzing about for months. The huge device is Apple’s biggest tablet yet, …
iPhone 6s pricing puzzle: This map will help you navigate your next-gen iPhone purchase
For many years, Apple’s new iPhone pricing scheme seemed to be determined well in advance of the actual launch event, at least in the United …
Live coverage of Apple’s huge ‘Hey Siri’ event – iPhone 6s, Apple TV, iPad Pro and more
Let’s see if you can guess what today is: Jonathan is having heart palpitations, Zach is worried the site is going to come crashing down, Brad …
New iPhone 6s leak says there might be one more thing to be excited about
This is it. It’s iPhone 6s day today, as Apple will finally make its 2015 handsets official. Many reports from accurate sources have already revealed plenty of …
Even more evidence Apple’s iPhone 6s event will be filled with major announcements
Rather than following the tried and true new product announcement playbook it used in past years, Apple is going to hold one giant iPhone 6s media event …
Huge iPad Pro leak: Pricing revealed for Apple’s biggest tablet
In a few hours, Apple will launch new products during a major iPhone 6s media event. One of the keynote’s highlights will be Apple’s first-ever …
Apple said no to real time iMessage wiretapping for the government
Apple has refused a request from the Department of Justice for real-time iMessage wiretapping, a new report says, apparently suggesting that Apple could do it …
