The best new feature on the iPhone 6s may have just been confirmed in iOS 9 code
In less than two weeks, Apple will hold its annual new iPhone launch event, with the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus being the …
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
iPhone 6s launch venue unofficially confirmed for what might be the biggest iPhone event yet
Earlier this week, a report said that Apple has already reserved a massive auditorium for its upcoming iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch, the …
Facebook launches M: Not James Bond’s boss, but a Siri-like virtual assistant with a huge twist
Facebook’s mobile Messenger app is arguably one of the most used messaging apps out there, being available to both registered and unregistered Facebook users. The …
One more reason to get Amazon Prime: One-hour alcohol delivery program kicks off in Seattle
Still not convinced that you need an Amazon Prime subscription, even though there are many Prime perks to take advantage off on top of free …
iPhone 6s looks set to win over even more Android converts
Apple isn’t going to overtake Android in terms of market share anytime soon, but the company’s upcoming iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will apparently …
I can’t stop watching this aerial footage of a dolphin teaching its young to hunt
Dolphins are some of the smartest creatures on the planet but a lot of their brainpower goes toward figuring out ways to get their next …
Major cancer breakthrough: Doctors solve long-standing mystery of how to stop cancer from growing
Cancer is a terrifying disease that researchers around the globe are obsessively working to cure. Now scientists from the USA have made a breakthrough discovery …
Fresh leak suggests next-gen Nexus 5 might be even cheaper than you think
Google plans to release two Nexus handsets this year, according to a number of reports that have probably covered all the main details about the …
Galaxy Note 5 ‘Penghazi’ – what really happens when you insert the S Pen the wrong way?
As great as it may be, the Galaxy Note 5 does have one serious design issue that can break one of the most significant new …
Insane deal: $10,000 worth of free Android apps from Amazon’s new Underground service
We all love free apps and games – in fact, we constantly offer you tips on iPhone and Android apps that are available free of …
iPhone 6s vs. iPhone 6: Metal housings compared in new leaked photo
Design-wise, the iPhone 6s is supposed to be a minor update to last year’s iPhone 6 model, in line with Apple’s way of doing things when …
iPhone 6c leak gives us hope iPhone 6s will correct major iPhone 6 ‘flaw’
With a few weeks left until Apple makes its 2015 iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus official, more and more rumors claim to reveal bits …
Bigger Surface Pro: Microsoft is working on Retina MacBook and MacBook Pro killers
Microsoft is expected to hold a special October media event during which the company will supposedly unveil new hardware, including the new Surface Pro 4 …
Scientists discover new reef that might be even bigger than the Great Barrier Reef
You know Great Barrier Reef off the eastern coast of Australia that you’ve seen in countless videos and pictures? Well, it turns out there’s yet …
Irony: NSA worried hackers with super computers might break current encryption standards
The National Security Agency (NSA) has a bunch of sophisticated tools at its disposal to conduct massive data collection operations all in the name of …
One more major Windows 10 hassle: Upgrading your computer might mess with your free Windows 10 activation
Windows 10 is one of the most praised, Microsoft products of the year, but the new operating system isn’t providing users with a hassle-free experience. …
‘Penghazi’ is the Galaxy Note 5’s first official ‘scandal’
The Galaxy Note 5 is an amazing new Samsung handset. The Korean giant applied the same design recipe it used successfully on the Galaxy S6 …
Just in time for the iPhone 6s, Best Buy confirms AppleCare is coming to its stores
Multiple reports said that Best Buy was going to strengthen its ties with Apple by selling AppleCare extended warranties on top of its own protection plans for Apple …
Devastating Washington State wildfire could burn until it starts snowing this winter
The Okanogan Complex wildfire in Washington State that you keep hearing about on the news is even more serious than you think. According to recent estimates, …
This free Android app does something awesome that no iPhone can
Smartphones can be used to control computers remotely with the right apps installed on both devices, but there may be cases where you want to do …
iPhone 6s: Apple might be planning its biggest iPhone event yet
Apple hasn’t yet sent out invitations for its rumored September 9th iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus launch event, but the company is already reportedly preparing …
Another huge leak: iPhone 6s specs and release date detailed by wireless carrier rep
In a few weeks, Apple will announce the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. The brand new iPhones will be available for preorder on September …
New report reveals Office 2016 for Windows release date
Office users waiting for the big 2016 update from Microsoft should be thrilled to hear the company may be gearing up for a September 22nd release for …
Huge T-Mobile Back To School deals: Galaxy S6, Galaxy Note 4 and other discounted Androids
“Class is in session,” a new deals page says on T-Mobile’s website, signaling that a particular Back To School sale on mobile devices has just …
Not-so-instant messaging: The oldest message in a bottle is found 108 years later
We live in a world where we crave instant results, instant iMessage responses and immediate rewards. And technology makes it all happen. Just pull whatever smartphone …
‘Reasonably safe’ new drug makes you smarter and helps with your sleep disorder
Modafinil is a drug that was designed to help you deal with your sleep disorder – specifically, with narcolepsy – but the drug is also …
Irony: Popular illegal download service wants you to pay for its software
Apps that allow users to download torrent files are usually used for grabbing copyrighted content that’s illegally hosted online. Most such apps are available as …
Watch ‘The Walking Dead’ season 6 preview trailer right now
We’re almost there. AMC will soon kick off the sixth season of its highly acclaimed The Walking Dead TV series. However, there’s still some waiting left …
Illegal torrent download sites ban Windows 10 over privacy worries
Microsoft has a mini PR mess on its hands when it comes to Windows 10’s default privacy settings. Microsoft can and will collect all kinds of …
New iPhone 6s leak suggests we’ve hit the limit for how thin an iPhone can be
Apple’s new iPhone 6s handsets are going to be unveiled during a September 9th event, a reliable source revealed not to long ago, and should …
