I like you, Ubuntu phones, but only as friends
The mobile ecosystem is dominated by Android and iOS, with several other operating systems fighting for scraps. The battle for third place might already have …
Chris Smith has been covering consumer electronics ever since the iPhone revolutionized the industry in 2008. When he’s not writing about the most recent tech news for BGR, he brings his entertainment expertise to Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and other blockbuster franchises.
Outside of work, you’ll catch him streaming almost every new movie and TV show release as soon as it's available.
Articles by Chris Smith
Apple’s most meaningful announcement on Monday had nothing to do with MacBooks or Apple Watches
Apple on Monday made several interesting announcements, including the HBO Now exclusive partnership, a cheaper Apple TV box, the gorgeous new MacBook, and new details about the …
Apple’s sneaky plan for getting iPhone and iPad owners interested in the Apple Watch
A friend of mine who owns both an iPhone and Mac — and is thus very familiar with Apple’s universe — recently told me the …
Samsung may have trumped Apple to get exposure for the Galaxy S6
On top of directly promoting the iPhone 6 models, Apple had great advertising allies after launching the handsets, as multiple banks in the U.S. started …
Microsoft’s most exciting Surface Pro yet might hit stores before Apple’s 12-inch iPad Pro
Reports have recently revealed that Apple has delayed the iPad Pro to September, though a firm release date for the device is yet to be …
Apple’s brand new Retina MacBook Pro and Air can be purchased right now
The 12-inch MacBook may be the most interesting new laptop the company will have in stores this April, but that’s not the only new Mac …
Apple Watch full specs — everything you need to know
Apple has just wrapped up its big Apple Watch event and as expected, the company revealed more details about the hardware of its first smartwatch.
Apple Watch battery life: the good, the bad and the ugly
One of the potential issues with the Apple Watch is that it might not deliver a long-lasting battery life, and this appears to have been …
Apple announces Apple Watch smartwatch… again
Apple on Monday unveiled the Apple Watch, again, after announcing it initially during the September iPhone 6 event. This represents a brand new product category for Apple, …
Google has major secret project in the works that could make Android more exciting
Google already has a full team working on a secret version of Android, one that might power the next wave of major gadgets set to take …
The brilliant way the Apple Watch may conserve precious battery life
One of the main concerns with the Apple Watch is battery life, even though Apple has reportedly managed to achieve some decent usage time. However, …
4 brand new Android phones you might want this year instead of the Galaxy S6
The Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 may have stolen the show at MWC 2015, especially the Galaxy S6 edge version, but that doesn’t mean …
Here’s how Apple Pay will work on the Apple Watch
Apple on Monday will hold a special Apple Watch event, during which the company is likely to reveal all of the answers to remaining Apple Watch …
iPhone 6 finally has competition: Galaxy S6 orders are already through the roof
A week after Samsung finally unveiled its 2015 flagship Android smartphones — the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge — the company has confirmed that it already shattered …
I totally get why you want an even slimmer smartphone
Whenever I see a company announcing the newest smartphone that also happens to be the slimmest in the world I tend to roll my eyes …
Meet Alcatel’s new Android phones, the biggest underdogs of MWC 2015
Apple’s 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models are the smartphones to beat this year, and some companies have already come out with worthy rivals, including …
It sounds like the Apple Watch is swiping another idea from the Moto X
Apple on Monday will announce more details about its first smartwatch, likely addressing many of the questions left unanswered when the Apple Watch was initially unveiled …
The iPad Pro’s display might be unlike anything available on the market
A plethora of 12.9-inch iPad Pro reports have hit the web in recent days, including reports that Apple has postponed the launch of the device in part because …
Lenovo’s awesome Yoga 3 Pro has me even more excited for the 12-inch Retina MacBook Air
Not to long ago I wrote about the agonizing decision I will have to make this year: Namely, picking between the 12-inch Retina MacBook Air and the 12-inch …
You can download Office for Mac 2016 for free right now
Microsoft on Thursday finally released a product that some Mac owners may have been waiting for: its Office for Mac 2016 collection of apps. And the …
Has Samsung finally realized it’s clueless when it comes to smartwatches?
Blink and you’d miss it, but it looks like Samsung may have just confirmed what we sort of knew: Namely, that it hasn’t figured out …
This iPad mini ‘clone’ is the only Android tablet you’ll want to buy
Let’s get the unpleasant part out of the way from the beginning, the Nokia N1 is awfully similar to the iPad mini. Nokia didn’t even really try …
Meet Shield, the affordable Android TV gaming console you’ve been waiting for
NVIDIA is very serious about gaming on Android devices, and the chipmaker on Wednesday further proved its commitment to this particular space by launching a …
Apple’s refreshed 13-inch MacBook Air: Rumored specs emerge for the first time
Apple is supposedly going to refresh its MacBook line soon, both by upgrading the regular 11- and 13-inch models and by releasing a brand-new redesigned …
These are the 22 apps Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge owners will get for free
Samsung won’t shove too many apps down your throat this year if you purchase either the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 edge, but the company will still …
Video: Watch Samsung Pay in action on the Galaxy S6 edge
One of the main features of Samsung’s shiny new Galaxy S toys is Samsung Pay, the company’s own mobile payments solution that’s supposed to compete directly …
Leak: We may have just found out who’s making the next-gen Nexus phone
A couple of reports out of China have recently suggested that Google might be partnering up with at least one company in the region for a next-gen …
Samsung insists that its Galaxy S6 doesn’t look like an iPhone clone in real life
Samsung may have had a strong attitude on stage during the Galaxy S6 event a few days ago, hitting Apple a few times over the iPhone …
Galaxy S6 trims the bloatware, but you’ll be glad it ships with this app
Bloatware may have been cut down significantly on the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, but Samsung will still preload certain apps on its brand new flagship devices, …
Apple Watch isn’t even out yet and it still already won a major award
It’s not surprising to see the iPhone 6 share this year’s MWC best smartphone of the year award, as the iPhone line has already proven …
