Watch John Oliver explain the ultimate way to protect your privacy on Facebook
Privacy-related hoaxes and scams are a recurring theme on Facebook, and many users probably don’t know what to look for in order to avoid them. One …
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
Facebook is about to get a big update: How to set up a GIF as your profile image
Facebook announced on Wednesday that it’s making some significant changes to its mobile apps, most of them concerning your personal profile. For the first time, the …
The 4 most annoying problems with the iPhone 6s
The iPhone 6s is now in the hands of millions of consumers who helped Apple set a new iPhone sales record this past weekend. The phone …
5 Nexus 5X and 6P secrets explained (including the silly name choices)
Google unveiled the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P during a special media event on Tuesday, though the company wasn’t really able to surprise Nexus fans …
Google Maps for Android update is out with a new traffic feature – download it right now
Google does a tremendous job updating its maps and navigation software for smartphones, frequently releasing new versions of Google Maps that bring over several interesting …
You can’t downgrade your iPhone to iOS 8.4.1 any longer
Apple on Wednesday released a minor update for iOS 9 meant to fix additional issues found in its latest version, including a screen unlock vulnerability. …
We may be on the verge of a major breakthrough that will let us beam solar energy down to Earth
One of the humanity’s problems, whether we like to acknowledge it or not, is that we’re still heavily dependent on fossil fuel. Not only that, …
iPhone 6s Plus camera goes head-to-head against iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 in outdoors shootout
The iPhone 6s happens to be the best “S” upgrade in Apple’s history, as it brings several significant improvements and new features. One of the things …
Google’s Nexus 6P is now the second-best camera on DxOMark
The Nexus 6P Nexus 5X haven’t even started shipping yet, and the new phablet is already being praised in camera reviews. Google on Tuesday insisted on the …
Curved iPhone with huge display? Apple is definitely interested in that
Samsung might be the only company to have a gorgeous flagship phone with a curved display right now, but that might not be the case …
Apple still refuses to make the iPad or Mac of my dreams
Even before Apple unveiled the 12-inch MacBook Retina laptop and the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, I wondered whether at any time in the future I would …
Simple iPhone 6s trick makes copying text easier than ever
There are many new tricks inside the new iPhone 6s that buyers have to get used to, with several of them being related to 3D Touch. The …
Why the iPhone 6s is and isn’t waterproof
Over the weekend, some bold iPhone 6s owners decided it was time to do something crazy with the new device, so you don’t have to: …
The cheap iPhone rumor refuses to die
Many previous reports have said that Apple is also developing a smaller iPhone version in addition to the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6s …
Huge deal: 16GB iPhone 6s for just $450
Apple’s brand new iPhone 6s has the same price as its predecessor, starting at $649 for the 16GB version. T-Mobile and Sprint have already figured …
Confirmed: OS X El Capitan launches September 30th
After cleverly teasing the official launch of OS X 10.11 El Capitan during an iPhone 6s features demo, Apple on Tuesday confirmed that the final version of …
Chromecast 2 specs: Everything you need to know about Google’s new Chromecast
Google’s September 29th press event wasn’t only about hot new Nexus devices, as the company also announced a brand new Chromecast model – the second-generation Chromecast – …
Amazon Flex: Become an ‘Uber’ driver for Prime Now deliveries
Amazon has kicked off a new pilot program meant to help deliver Prime Now packages even faster than before. Rather than relying on shipping companies …
How T-Mobile fixed one of Apple’s major iPhone ‘problems’
The newest iPhone is probably the most expensive smartphone you can buy this fall, even if you choose the cheapest options Apple offers — in this case, …
Unlocking iPhone 6s: What you need to use the new iPhone on any carrier you want
Buying a new iPhone used to seem like such a simple process, or at least comparatively less confusing than it is nowadays. All carriers used …
iPhone 6s beats iPhone 6 Plus in battery life tests
One of the mantras of last year’s iPhone 6 reviews was that the iPhone 6 Plus was amazing when it comes to battery life, while the …
This obvious iOS 9 trick helps your iPhone battery last much longer
One of the tricks baked into iOS 9 is a new Low Power Mode that lets you conserve battery life when charging the device isn’t possible. …
Nexus 5X: Official specs and features
Google finally unveiled the Nexus 5X, the worthy successor of the 2013 Nexus 5, a device that received plenty of attention from Android fans interested …
Nexus 6P: Official specs and features
In addition to the reasonably sized, budget-friendly, new 5-inch Nexus smartphone that Google unveiled during its special Android event on Tuesday, there’s also a second …
A secret iPhone 6s component no other phone has is responsible for huge speed gains
Apple has done it again this year. The new iPhone mops the floor with the competition in performance tests, and the new handset can match …
Huge leak: This is Google’s Nexus 5X
Yes, we probably knew everything there was to know about the new Nexus 5X weeks before Google’s September 29th media event. But a new leak …
Android 6.0 Marshmallow roll out date set for October 5
Google will announce a couple of new Nexus devices during a press event on Tuesday, with the Nexus 5X and the Nexus 6P being the …
Game of Thrones season 6 spoilers: Is there life after the Night’s Watch?
Before you go any further, Game of Thrones fans, you should know there are many spoilers ahead, both when it comes to season five (in …
Samsung will pay you up to $220 to ditch your iPhone for a Galaxy S6 or Note 5
Don’t look now, but Samsung is really doing its best to take your money, even if that means having to pay you money to do …
A new Nexus fleet is coming: Here’s what Google will announce at its big Android event tomorrow
Google is having a big event on Tuesday to unveil its two new Nexus phones. But unlike Apple, which plays its cards closer to the …
