Jawbone’s brand new fitness tracker moonlights as a digital wallet
Jawbone on Thursday unveiled brand new fitness trackers meant to better compete against some of the upcoming hot wearable devices, including an even smarter high-end …
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
Call it a comeback: The Galaxy S6 is shaping up to be a world-beating hit
Samsung will soon sell 10 million Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge units, a new report from The Korea Times reveals. Even though Samsung is …
Don’t even think about trying to fix the Retina MacBook yourself
Now that Apple’s 12-inch Retina MacBook is available to the public, popular teardown site iFixit dismantled the laptop in order to take a closer look …
This awesome infographic tells you every Apple Watch gesture you’ll need to use
Just because you’re a veteran iPhone or Mac user, that doesn’t mean you’re not going to run into any problems when navigating the Apple Watch. …
It’s not just the Galaxy S6 – Samsung wants to bring Lollipop to tons of its older phones
Samsung is reportedly working on bringing the most recent version of Lollipop to many of its devices, including both flagship phones and mid-range devices. SamMobile has …
Not an April Fools joke: Samsung has team of 200 employees working only for Apple
Samsung is apparently very interested in accommodating Apple’s needs, as the South Korean giant has created a standalone team of 200 employees that’s working exclusively …
Meet Zero G, the only iPhone 6 case that can defy gravity
There are plenty of interesting iPhone 6 cases to choose from if you’re looking to protect your handset against accidental drops, but the Zero G …
Why Microsoft fans should buy an iPhone over Android (and over Windows Phone)
Microsoft is still playing catch-up with its mobile business, being a distant third to Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS operating systems. That means many people choose …
iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy S6: Watch kids settle the ultimate debate
Apple’s iPhone 6 and Samsung’s Galaxy S6 are two of the best smartphones currently available to buyers, with many comparisons being made between these two …
These are the only Galaxy S6 edge unboxing videos you need to watch
If you’ve seen one smartphone unboxing video you’ve basically seen them all, or at least most of them. But every once in a while someone …
Google’s EU antitrust nightmare is just getting started
The European Union is taking its probe into Google’s search practices to new heights, Bloomberg reports, bringing antitrust charges against the company after four years …
A CIA-backed company may be scanning all your Facebook chats
If you thought your Facebook chats are safe from prying eyes, you’re apparently wrong. Bosnadev says that Facebook’s chats are being scanned by a CIA-funded …
Apple’s potentially life-saving ResearchKit is now available to the public
During its big Apple Watch announcement last month, Apple also unveiled a major new iPhone-related initiative that could make a real difference for medical research and …
Watch: This has to be the coolest way to send messages to astronauts
Hyundai has thought of a very cool way to promote its cars — by using them in a heartwarming way that also just so happened to go viral almost instantly. …
Video: One big reason to buy the Galaxy S6 right now
There are plenty of reasons to be a lot more excited about the Galaxy S6 models than any of their predecessors, and Samsung has just …
Will Apple be able to clean up its Apple Watch launch date mess in time?
Apple is apparently concerned with the Apple Watch launch mess it created: For the first time ever, one of its products won’t even be available …
Meet the tiny device that solves all your on-the-go smartphone needs
If you’re a smartphone power user, you probably have lots of accessories that can do things like share files between devices, charge dying batteries, deliver external …
Popular iPhone keyboard app goes free for the first time to celebrate a great new feature
Fleksy is already a well-known name to any smartphone user interested in alternatives to the default keyboard app on iOS and Android. The keyboard also happens …
Massive leak: Google may become the next ‘uncarrier’ to watch
Google’s plans of becoming a mobile operator are officially confirmed, but the company is yet to make it MVNO network available to customers. Even so, …
Why you might have a hard time finding the curved Galaxy S6 in stores
Every other Galaxy S6 Samsung sells has a curved display, a new report from South Korean publication Yonhap News indicates. The company’s Galaxy S6 and …
Watch: Amazing GoPro footage shows what it’s like to walk in outer space
The versatile GoPro camera never ceases to amaze us, as the tiny gadget lets users capture all sorts of interesting moments that might otherwise go unrecorded. …
Whatever you do, don’t watch this new Terminator: Genisys trailer
Don’t. Watch. This. Trailer. I mean it, I wish I could unsee it but it’s too late for me, it spoiled the entire movie.
Watch: Samsung’s new Galaxy S6 ad highlights one of its most useful features
Samsung on Monday released a new TV commercial for the Galaxy S6 that focuses on one of the phone’s main features… but the company is …
Once you’ve tried on an Apple Watch you’re very likely to buy it
The Apple Watch seems to be selling well so far, according to most estimates. Cowen and Company on Monday estimated Apple’s opening weekend Apple Watch sales …
Sharp just unveiled a 4K smartphone display with a ridiculous 806 pixels per inch
If you think 2K displays are unnecessary for a smartphone, just wait until you see what’s coming next year. As Techblog.gr reports, Sharp has already …
Do this now: A simple trick to improve the Retina MacBook’s battery life
Apple on Friday released its boldest MacBook yet, the 12-inch Retina model that only has a single USB-C port supporting both charging and other peripherals. In practice, …
How to enable one of the iPhone’s best hidden phone features
One of the best calling features on the iPhone, assuming it’s enabled by your carrier of choice, is Wi-Fi calling. When turned on, Wi-Fi calling offers an improved …
Massive leak: This is the LG G4
In a few weeks, LG will take the wraps off its 2015 flagship Android smartphone — but any potential LG G4 surprises may have been ruined …
Watch: What happens when a Tesla Model S runs over the Galaxy S6
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are probably the most durable Android handsets the South Korean giant made to date, even though they’re not …
Apple’s latest smash hit: 1M Apple Watch units may have been preordered in the U.S.
Apple on Friday started taking preorders for the Apple Watch, its most important new product since the launch of the original iPad, quickly selling out …
