How to make your own gold Apple Watch for just $399 and some change
The Apple Watch officially launched on Friday and you may have already snagged yours, either from one of the select fashion stores that stocked the device on …
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
If you have no idea when your Apple Watch will finally ship, you’re not alone
The Apple Watch started shipping on Friday to some of the early buyers who were quick enough on the draw when preorders started, but many …
Apple Watch tips: The good, the bad and the ugly about talking to your wrist
The first rule of Apple Watch: Never use it as a phone while in public without a headset. Never, ever! The second rule of Apple …
Mystery solved: Here’s why there’s an ‘S’ in Samsung’s Galaxy S line
Not that it matters very much how each company chooses to name its products, whether they’re smartphones, tablets, cars or tacos, but there actually is a legitimate reason that flagship Android …
Your Apple Watch can do a million things, but it absolutely cannot fart
Apple has started banning Apple Watch apps already, which isn’t an entirely new concept for a company known for keeping the App Store on a tight leash. …
Tesla home battery: What it’ll cost you to keep your iPhone online during blackouts
Tesla this week will unveil a brand new product that’s not a car, yet it’ll feature some of the same amazing energy technology found in its …
Nokia just crushed our dreams
One of the biggest dreams of many Android fans has been the mythical high-end Nokia Android phone the company never got to make. However, the Nokia Android …
Russian hackers accessed Obama’s email in ‘worrisome’ White House hit
Last year, hackers hit the unclassified computer network of the White House, accessing in the process the email correspondence between President Obama and some of …
Apple Watch bands can be easily damaged like any other watch bands, but don’t freak out about it
Apple’s Watch is, at the end of the day, a product that will suffer damages including standard wear and tear. So don’t expect it to …
The secret ordeals Apple puts developers through so they can make amazing Watch apps
App developers are Apple’s secret MVPs. Without applications, the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch would be immensely boring devices. Apple knows this, and that’s …
Apple Watch tip: Here’s what to do if you have problems setting up your watch
So your Apple Watch just arrived in the mail. Now what? The first thing you’ll need to do with the device is to run through its …
Here are the horrifying damages your Apple Watch warranty will cover
Sure, the Apple Watch has amazing build quality, and any version seems to be sturdy enough to withstand plenty of accidents including drops, scratches and dunks …
Apple Watch preview: The tiny gadget that may free me from my iPhone
After spending a good amount of time with my new Apple Watch, I have not been able to find the one defining feature that would make …
The only place in the world to buy an Apple Watch right now
Buyers eager to get their hands on an Apple Watch today who haven’t been able to secure an April 24th ship date for their preorders had …
I waited in line all night to buy the Apple Watch I didn’t want from a French clothing store
Paris is a gorgeous city by day or by night, though you’re not likely to focus on its genuine beauty if you’re rushing down a familiar …
Google Maps trolls Apple in the most unbelievably inappropriate way
It should be Apple’s day today, considering the company has just launched the Apple Watch – well, sort of “launched” – but we’ll divert our attention for a …
LG’s G4 might be even more expensive than the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are Samsung’s best phones to date, and they’re also the company’s most expensive phones to date. In fact, …
Samsung: Galaxy S6 design was inspired by ‘water… and its purity and malleability in color and depth’
Yes, Samsung said that about the Galaxy S6 design. After all, that’s what the company does whenever it launches a new product – it tells …
Here’s how to see all the new Apple Watch apps that are launching tomorrow
Anyone who’s getting their Apple Watch on Friday will surely be on the lookout for more apps for the device. There are plenty of ways …
Meet the Turing Phone, a secure smartphone that’s stronger than steel
Every once in a while you see a phone that’s so impressive you can’t ignore it, even if you know it’s not going to be your next …
I just flew 1,000 miles and I still can’t buy the Apple Watch tomorrow
What do you do when your country isn’t part of the initial Apple Watch launch wave? Naturally, you try to order one online from one …
New official videos detail three of the most important Apple Watch features
Apple isn’t finished posting how-to Apple Watch videos that highlight some of the most important features of the smartwatch. The device proposes some new gestures …
Here’s where to line up for the Apple Watch on Friday to actually buy one
Apple has received plenty of criticism for the way it decided to handle the Apple Watch launch – opting for online orders only and announcing a …
How to sign up for Google’s daring ‘Project Fi’ wireless service right now
Dedicated Android fans know by now that Google finally announced the one product many fans may have been dreaming off, a virtual mobile network that’s …
New Windows 10 release offers preview of two other core apps
Insiders who signed up for the Windows 10 Technical Preview beta program should know there’s a new release in town, build version 10061. The new …
This is when the Apple Watch might be launching in other countries
The Apple Watch is currently available for preorder in nine markets and it’ll remain a “preorder” device even after the official April 24th date arrives. Despite …
Apple already has a fix for your ‘broken’ Retina MacBook
The Retina MacBook laptop is definitely a head-turner, sparking some controversy around some of Apple’s choices for its boldest notebook design yet. However, it appears …
Video: iOS 9 concept reimagines one of the iPhone’s most important features
Apple will undoubtedly show off the future of iOS at WWDC in June, but until iOS 9 is unveiled in all its glory, creative designers …
Major new LG G4 details: Stunning camera quality and display secrets revealed
After a massive LG G4 leak revealed almost everything there is to know about the device, new details about the upcoming Android flagship smartphone have …
Massive comparison pits the Apple Watch against every top rival
Choosing a smartwatch right now is a decision that’s mostly made based on the mobile operating system you currently favor. The Apple Watch only works …
