How to boost Nexus 6 performance… and why you can’t do it just yet
Google’s recently released and hard-to-find Nexus 6 is likely the company’s best Nexus smartphone to date, but it can of course still be improved. In fact, …
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
You might get an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus this Christmas after all
During its latest earnings call, Apple revealed that it’s selling every iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus it can make, suggesting that some buyers might …
Complex Android malware believed to have infected up to 4.5M smartphones in the U.S.
As many as 4.5 million American Android smartphone users may have been fooled into somehow downloading a complex malicious program on their devices since January …
Video: This Apple Watch app will tell you when you’re going to die
Remember Deadline? That sweet $0.99 iPhone app that uses various tools at its disposal to tell you when you’re going to die, and even offers you …
How to fix Yosemite’s Wi-Fi bugs, which are still present in OS X 10.10.1
Some Mac users who updated their devices to OS X Yosemite soon discovered certain Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues, which Apple acknowledged and tried to …
Foxconn is urgently building a new $2.6B display factory just for Apple
Apple is willing to do anything necessary to make sure it has a steady flow of components from suppliers when it comes to its best-selling …
You can no longer trick Walmart into selling you a brand new PS4 for $90
Some crafty customers looking to spend no more than $89.99 on a brand-new PlayStation 4 console this holiday season have already taken advantage of Walmart’s …
New predictions suggest Apple Watch sales will be even crazier than most people think
Apple will launch the Apple Watch next year, and the company is expected to sell anywhere from 30 million to 40 million smartwatches in its first …
Why the government keeps telling you iPhone encryption will eventually kill a child
The U.S. government doesn’t appreciate the increased personal data protection measures tech companies including Apple, Google and others offer their American and international customers following …
Best Buy’s huge Black Friday deals begin right now!
Walmart is not the only major retailer ready to sell you cheaper gadgets even before Black Friday 2014 kicks off, as Best Buy also has …
Here’s why your iPhone 6 doesn’t have an unbreakable sapphire display
Apple had long been rumored to add an ultra-strong sapphire glass display to this year’s iPhone 6 models, made in partnership with GT Advanced Technologies, …
This is why there are no more ‘free’ apps in Apple’s App Stores
In addition to clearly marking which iOS and OS X apps in the App Store and Mac App Store have in-app purchase options, Apple has taken one more …
FTC cracks down on massive ‘PC cleaner’ security scam
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida on Wednesday announced plans on fighting a type of online scam that cons unsuspecting PC users into …
This tiny cardboard capsule is exactly what the iPhone doctor ordered
No matter how big smartphone batteries are, smartphone users still often must rely on external battery packs to keep them going, so it’s no wonder the accessory …
You can now play Destiny for free, and save your progress for when you purchase it
Destiny has been a big success so far, at least when it comes to overall sales, but that doesn’t mean Bungie is happy with the number …
Meet XOO, the belt that can recharge your iPhone and Android smartphone
Nifty, a U.K. based company that has already successfully funded a nifty portable storage solution for MacBook laptops (the MiniDrive) is back on Indiegogo looking to …
Video: This cool Kickstarter makes the Moto 360 look even better
For some smartwatch buyers, the circular Moto 360 is the best-looking wearable device out there, and the Motorola gadget is definitely popular with buyers — at …
T-Mobile is finally ready to take your money for a Nexus 6
After announcing last week that it had to delay the Nexus 6 launch in its stores in order to offer buyers a better shopping experience, T-Mobile …
Android Lollipop might have another serious bug affecting Nexus smartphones
The recently released Android 5.0 Lollipop update is Google’s most important OS upgrade in recent years, bringing users a completely new design language as well …
You don’t have to wait until Black Friday for Walmart’s hot iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2 sales
Even though there’s more than a week to go until Black Friday 2014 is here, some of the companies engaged in these fierce Black Friday wars are already …
Here’s an awesome new Google Maps trick everyone should know
Google Maps is one of the most popular mapping applications out there, whether it’s on desktop computers or mobile devices, and Google is constantly improving …
Apple is already preparing for big Black Friday sales
Unlike other retailers, Apple has traditionally stayed away from offering significant price discounts for Black Friday, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t getting ready …
Apple Watch might be harder to operate than any other Apple device
Apple on Tuesday released WatchKit for developers, which has revealed various details about the Apple Watch, including screen resolution and app functionality, but also details about …
Leak: Insider says next year’s iPhone may have a DSLR-quality camera
For many years, Apple has decided not to engage in a megapixel war with rivals when it comes to its iPhone cameras, instead deciding to improving …
Don’t buy an Apple Watch if you don’t already own an iPhone
Apple is expected to launch the Apple Watch at some point in early 2015 — some reports point to a Valentine’s Day release date, while …
Samsung wants to make smartphones with foldable screens next year
In addition to cutting down the total number of smartphones it’ll launch next year, Samsung also plans to launch foldable smartphones at some point in …
Big update brings new features to the ‘Netflix for Pirates’ app for Android
The developers behind Popcorn Time have come up with a new version for Android devices, available in beta starting today, and its main new feature is …
Virtual Reality will allow this man to live someone else’s life for a month
Virtual reality is getting better and better, with companies such as Facebook, Samsung, Google and others growing more interested in offering such entertainment options to …
Yes, someone has finally built Marty McFly’s auto-lacing shoes
Back to the Future fans are surely familiar with Marty McFly’s special auto-lacing shoes from the future, and many of them may have been dreaming about …
The iPhone 6 Plus camera has a huge problem for some users
The camera on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus has both been highly praised in many reviews, including several in-depth hands-on experiences from pro photographers. Of course, the …
