What it takes to jailbreak iOS 9
Apple isn’t the only one working on iOS 9 right now, as hackers from China are already looking to find an untethered jailbreak and release …
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
Newfound copy of original Star Wars script settles one of the biggest Han Solo debates ever
Warning: spoilers ahead! Those of you who somehow managed not to see Star Wars yet are in for some amazing surprises. And for longtime fans, this …
Good news: Even 8-year-old Macs can run the latest version of OS X
Apple on Monday unveiled OS X El Capitan, its next major update for Macs. The OS brings several performance improvements and new features to the …
iOS 9 vs. Android M: The future of mobile in a side-by-side video
With iOS 9 and Android M available in beta versions, users have already started comparing the main features of Apple’s and Google’s latest operating system …
Regret installing iOS 9? Here’s how to downgrade to iOS 8.3
Apple on Monday released iOS 9 beta 1 to anyone who has access to a developer account, and the company will soon launch a public beta …
CIA turns down the BroBible’s FOIA request to reveal bin Laden’s favorite porn
There are many questions about Osama bin Laden that people might want to have answered, and his adult movie preferences appear to be one of them. …
Bad news, Windows Phone fans: You’ll have to wait a while before you get Windows 10
Microsoft has recently confirmed that Windows 10 is launching on July 29th, but the release doesn’t cover the phone version of the software. However, it …
Amazing GIF: Every Iron Man suit in one single animation
Tony Stark won’t sit still for a moment, especially when it comes to improving his best creation ever: Iron Man. That’s why Stark’s Iron Man suits have …
One of the best new features in iOS 9’s Photos app is straight out of Google Photos
In addition to what Apple was willing to show off on stage at WWDC 2015, more and more hidden iOS 9 features are coming to light …
Amazing deal: This $10 10,000 mAh iPhone 6 battery comes just in time for iOS 9 beta 1
iOS 9 beta 1 on the iPhone 6 isn’t exactly battery-friendly. To deal with this, you have to either uninstall it and get back to iOS 8.3 or …
iOS 9 vs. Android M – The future of mobile in side-by-side pictures
Both Google and Apple have now released developer preview versions of their upcoming mobile operating systems. Coincidentally, both iOS 9 and Android M are focusing primarily on releasing a …
We may have just learned how the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will combat ‘Bendgate’
Apple is expected to launch two new iPhone models this year, a 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and a 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus. Multiple reports have already …
The Instagram site is getting a big redesign this week – see it here before it goes live
If you love taking photos and you pride yourself on your Instagram library, likes and followers, then you’ll be happy to learn that your Instagram photo experience …
‘Spectre’ – Watch the first full-length trailer for new James Bond movie right now
Better scripts, better effects, better cars and weapons, and plenty of gorgeous ladies: that’s Daniel Craig’s James Bond. And Craig is far from being done …
Google Now has just gotten insanely better, and very freaky
For many people, Google Search is the only way to search the web for relevant information about all sorts of topics, and the company has …
WSJ: Apple Music is already the target of an antitrust investigation
One of the most important announcements coming out of this year WWDC conference concerns Apple’s music business. The company on Monday unveiled Apple Music on …
iOS 9: Apple’s Health app is getting serious about your sex life
Apple’s iOS 9 includes various features that weren’t explained on stage during WWDC 2015 on Monday. One of them concerns the Health app, which Apple updated …
iOS 9: Every iPhone and iPad that can upgrade to the new software
While Apple talked a lot about iOS 9’s security and privacy features during its keynote address on Monday, it also reminded developers that iOS is far …
16 small changes in iOS 9 that combine to make a big difference
Apple’s iOS 9 is meant to give users a better iPhone and iPad experience while introducing a bunch of new features. At first sight, iOS 9 is …
Kill your cable now: The best TV car show ever is coming exclusively to Netflix
If you like car shows on TV, then you’re hardly going to find a more entertaining show than Top Gear. That said, the best TV …
iOS 9 vs. iOS 8: Comparison photos show all of the biggest changes
Apple says iOS 9 will offer you “a better experience with every touch,” on the special iOS 9 page on its website, stressing that the …
10 iOS 9 features Apple ‘stole’ from Android
You know the drill: every time Apple or Google announce major new updates for their operating systems, some people, including diehard fans of each platform, …
Starbucks’ new Frappuccino drinks include Red Velvet Cake and Cotton Candy
Can’t have enough of Starbucks Frappuccinos? Well, you’re in luck, as the company has just unveiled six new drool-worthy flavors that it’s adding to its …
Video: iOS 9 on iPhone 6 – How to install it right now without a developer account
Apple on Monday unveiled iOS 9, a new major operating system update for iPhone and iPad that brings over various neat performance and stability improvements …
Why you’ll love Apple Music even if you’re not going to use it
One of the most important Apple announcements coming from WWDC 2015 concerns music. Apple has finally announced its Beats-based music streaming service, which will be …
Video: Watch an insane homemade laser shotgun set things on fire
We’re far from having to do battle with alien civilizations in space with help of lasers and force shields, but an intrepid inventor just created a …
Apple quietly reveals a key Apple Watch security feature is coming this fall
Although Apple talked about a large number of new functionalities coming to the Apple Watch with the watchOS 2 software this fall, it failed to mention one that’s …
As if there’s not enough free porn online, an adult ‘Netflix for Pirates’ service launches
Often described as a Netflix for Pirates service, Popcorn Time lets Internet users automatically play illegal movie downloads in an easy-to-use interface across a variety …
Android M’s new battery-saving delivers amazing results in early tests
One of Android M’s cool new features is meant to improve the overall user experience concerns battery life. Announced on stage last week during the …
Wi-Fi routers could soon wirelessly charge your iPhone’s battery without cutting the Internet
Researchers from the University of Washington have found a way to use a Wi-Fi router to wirelessly charge batteries for a variety of devices, while …
