Consumer Reports: Galaxy S6’s iPhone features make it a worse choice than Galaxy S5
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are widely seen as some of the best Android smartphones money can buy this year, and certainly the …
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
Galaxy S6 and S6 edge will receive a big Lollipop update in the next few weeks
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will both receive a an update to a new Lollipop version, a Canadian carrier has revealed, just as …
Leaked photos may reveal new waterproof version of the Galaxy S6
Samsung’s third Galaxy S6 version, the Galaxy S6 Active that many reports claimed it’s coming, has been photographed in the wild. The company is not …
FreedomPop’s free cell phone service now available in Europe
There’s a new mobile offer that Europeans looking for even more affordable cellphone service should know about. After selling free mobile service to American smartphone buyers …
How to (sort of) run Windows on your iPad
Windows PC owners who also happen to own an iPad may have wondered whether they’d be able to use the tablet as a second display for …
We finally know when the new X-Files TV series will premiere
All the X-Files fans who were hoping FBI agents Mulder and Scully would one day return were probably more than excited to hear that Fox committed to a …
Watch: New trailer gives us our first look at the ‘Minority Report’ TV series
Steven Spielberg’s 2002 film Minority Report now has a TV series that further expands on the story in the original movie. The upcoming new show is also called …
You can now shop at Walmart inside an iPhone messaging app
Facebook isn’t the only company that’s bringing more and more complex features to its messaging app that go beyond the app’s main purpose. Just like …
Gigantic case promises to turn your iPhone 6 into an iPad mini – but is it too good to be true?
Have you ever wanted the ability to transform your smartphone into a tablet? If so, there’s a new accessory called Isocase that’s trying to raise …
New photos reveal the interface from Samsung’s unreleased Apple Watch killer
After releasing a variety of smartwatch models at a rushed pace, Samsung is finally taking its time developing its next wearable, a Tizen-based smartwatch that’s …
Skype’s incredible real-time speech translation feature is now available to everyone
Almost a year ago, Microsoft demoed one of the best features it could have ever invented for its video chat and messaging application at Re/code’s Code …
11 huge features of the next iPhone and iPhone Plus revealed by insider
KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his many reports that accurately predict Apple’s undisclosed plans regarding a variety of products including the iPhone, iPad, Mac and …
Motorola’s next superphone might have an amazing 2K display
Motorola is working on a bunch of new smartphones, a new report suggests. Apparently, the Android smartphone maker might be testing at least three distinct …
Google Hangouts encryption doesn’t offer you the privacy protection you thought
Even though Hangouts is an encrypted Google service, it turns out that the user’s privacy isn’t as protected as initially believed. Police can still get …
Video: Here’s how you can use the Moto 360 with an iPhone or iPad right now
Google is supposedly working on making Android Wear smartwatches compatible with iPhone, which might be a clever way to combat Apple’s popular Apple Watch. However, while …
This exciting new tech might make its way to future iPhones and iPads
Apple is apparently working on brand new screen technology for future generations of iPads and iPhones, a new report from South Korea reveals, with the …
$1 ‘cutting edge’ lung cancer vaccine comes from the same country that makes cancer-inducing cigars
You wouldn’t expect Cuba to be the source of a lung cancer vaccine that many other countries want, but that appears to be exactly the …
Science has found an insanely simple way to remove the song that’s stuck in your head
Are you tired of hearing the same song in your head when you should be doing something else? Apparently, there’s a remedy for your problem that’s easier …
Video: Former Apple exec Tony Fadell thinks the Apple Watch has a big problem
Tony Fadell is a name that shouldn’t need any introduction, considering many tech enthusiasts are using various gadgets he worked on along the years. The former …
How to get Windows 10 for free even if you don’t qualify for a free upgrade
Microsoft is going to launch Windows 10 at some point this summer, and the operating system will be available free of charge to users who are already …
The new Nexus phone you wanted last year might launch in 2015
Multiple rumors originating from China have claimed that Huawei might be one of the companies shortlisted by Google to make its 2015 Nexus smartphone. Others said that …
Video: Apple Watch can surf the web with the right app, even if not supposed to
One of the best things about the Apple Watch, I found during testing, is the fact it lacks a browser application. Apple seems to think …
Microsoft’s biggest Surfaces yet will come in crazy 55-inch and 84-inch sizes
Microsoft this year will launch its biggest Surface devices yet, offering users access to TV-sized Windows gadgets, a new report reveals. Obviously, these aren’t your regular …
The Apple Watch is incredibly accurate at reading your heart rate
Like many wearable devices that can track fitness, the Apple Watch can register your heart rate and record readings. Apple already explained the way its heart …
How to delete your online dating profiles for good
Now that the cat’s out of the bag – almost one in three Tinder users aren’t really single – you might be interested or forced …
Hilarious: What if your mom were as dependable as Siri?
Siri, Apple’s voice-activated virtual assistant that’s available on many devices including iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, isn’t always as accurate as you’d want it to …
Meet Duet, the charging dock Apple Watch owners are going to love
The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches you can buy, but it’s far from being perfect. The main problem with it for many …
The easiest way to make the switch from Android to the iPhone 6
In case you’re looking for an easy way of switching to iPhone 6from Android, you’re in luck: There’s a way to do it that isn’t as complex …
Brilliant Google search trick makes ordering takeout easier than ever
Google has come up with a new Google search trick that can make your life easier, and you should really remember this one next time …
Samsung may have just fixed one of the biggest complaints about the Galaxy S6
One of the most important issues affecting Galaxy S6 buyers concerns RAM performance. After various Galaxy S6 owners complained about app crashes and memory issues …
