iPhone tips: How to hide your photos without deleting them
OK, so let’s say you want to prevent people from seeing pictures on your iPhone. How do you go about doing it? The simplest way to …
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
New leak suggests the iPad mini is finally getting the major makeover it deserves
Apple surprised iPad fans last year by releasing a new iPad mini model that was barely an upgrade from the iPad mini 2. The iPad …
Windows 10: How to protect your privacy and still install apps from the Microsoft Store
For some Windows 10 users, guarding their privacy and preventing Microsoft from collecting personal data might take precedent over using certain Windows 10 features. There are …
Major iPhone 6s video leak: This might be the new iPhone’s Force Touch screen
Last week we saw a series of leaked images that showed the alleged display assembly of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, complete with …
Galaxy Note 5 final version and retail box shown in best leak yet
In just a few days, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge during a special Unpacked media event in New York City. …
Do this now: Change this crucial Facebook privacy setting so hackers can’t abuse it
A security researcher has found a way to exploit a Facebook feature to harvest personal data belonging to thousands of users. With a simple trick …
Meet WalkCar, a new transportation device even cooler than Lexus’s hoverboard
Earlier this week, Lexus proved that it can make a real hoverboard, but it comes with a major catch: We don’t have the streets that …
New York lawyer pulls a Tyrion Lannister, demands a trial by combat
Luckily for us, life on Earth isn’t governed by Game of Thrones-style laws anymore, but some people still think otherwise. One Staten Island lawyer has …
Here’s how long your food will really last after passing its expiration date
How many times did you throw away expired food away thinking it was still good for consumption? Well, it turns out you may have been right. …
Why is Google really making two Nexus phones this year?
Most reports detailing Google’s Nexus plans for 2015 mention two distinct devices, a 5.2-inch LG Nexus 5 and a 5.7-inch Huawei Nexus phablet. It’s not …
Do this now: Use this app to see if your Android phone is vulnerable to the ‘Stagefright’ bug
Stagefright is the name of a massive vulnerability that affects more than 950 million Android devices. So far, Google, Samsung and LG have all confirmed they …
How to install iOS 9 beta 5 right now without a developer account
Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 9 earlier this week, which means anyone with access to a developer account can run it on …
One gram of this frog’s venom is enough to kill 80 people
Yes, there are some very poisonous frogs in the world. But it turns out researchers had no idea how scary some of these frogs were until recently when they …
iOS 9 finally brings the Wi-Fi feature we’ve wanted for years
Here’s an annoying issue that iPhone users are all too familiar with: You’re surfing the web on a Wi-Fi connection that your device automatically hopped on …
Amazing Best Buy deal: $500 for Xbox One and 40-inch Samsung Smart TV bundle
It’s Back to School season, which means you’re going to be bombarded by many special deals and sales, including plenty of hot tech-related discounts that …
Prison Break is the latest TV series to get a reboot: 10-episode season confirmed
Former popular TV hits including 24, The X-Files and Heroes are not the only ones to get reboots, as Prison Break creators have confirmed the …
Xbox One: How to transfer your old Xbox 360 save files to the new console
If there’s one way the Xbox One is much better than the PlayStation 4 – at least right now – it’s that Microsoft announced backwards compatibility …
‘We love Google, but we fear Google’ – the full story of Google’s $6B EU nightmare
“We love Google, but we fear Google,” Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao said during a high-profile debate that Eric Schmidt lost badly to one of the …
How a 16-year-old used a hacked printer to create an insanely fast heart disease test
A 16-year-old inventor came up with a clever way to detect heart disease faster and cheaper than before. The method involves a hacked printer that …
Apple wants to bring more of its own apps to Android… but why?
Microsoft might not be the only major mobile player that’s invading other mobile ecosystems, as Apple is also looking to build more mobile apps on …
Windows 10: Whatever you do, don’t buy Microsoft’s new $15 DVD player app
Satya Nadella’s Microsoft’s is an exciting company that looks nothing like the old Microsoft – you know, except for those moments when it does. Windows …
Watch Tesla’s seriously creepy robotic charger plug into a car by itself
Remembering to plug in your Tesla at night for charging isn’t something that most Tesla owners forget on a regular basis. Nonetheless, Tesla is working …
Critical iPhone security bug allows hackers to install spy apps without you ever knowing
It’s common knowledge that the iPhone is safer than Android when it comes to certain hacks. But that doesn’t mean talented hackers can’t trick Apple’s operating system, …
Major Nexus 5 leak may reveal full specs and pricing
This year Google will launch two different Nexus handsets, the first time it’s launched two phones in one year. A couple of new reports offer more …
Apple’s iMessage encryption promises may have been false
If you listen to Apple’s statements about protecting iMessage and FaceTime communications, you’d think Apple has the best encryption game in town. Not only that, but Apple isn’t …
Huge deal: Galaxy S6 and S6 edge up to $200 cheaper at T-Mobile
In case the high price of the Galaxy S6 or Galaxy S6 edge has prevented you so far from buying Samsung’s best smartphone yet, then …
Windows 10: Everything you need to know about Cortana
One of the main features of Windows 10 is Microsoft’s voice-based virtual assistant Cortana, which has been ported from Windows Phone to the desktop. In …
Your favorite websites can now track you through your smartphone battery
With all the talk about various devices being able to track you for different purposes – the hottest privacy-related topic in town concerns Windows 10 …
Energy-boosting life hacks that don’t involve caffeine or sugar
Your busy work schedule and complex lifestyle take a massive toll on your body: You’re often exhausted during the day and feel like you have …
The most important Windows 10 security settings for guarding your privacy
So you’re one of the millions of Windows users who have upgraded to Microsoft’s latest operating system and you’ve heard that the company tracks and collects …
