Here’s one more reason for Nexus 5 owners to be excited about Android L
Google will release the final Android L build in a few weeks, likely alongside new Nexus hardware, and current Nexus 5 owners now have one …
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 Pay seen as the ‘player to beat’… and it’s not even out yet
Apple’s own NFC-enabled payment product isn’t yet available to consumers, as it will be enabled later in October on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 …
Galaxy Note 4, other Samsung Android devices facing potential sales ban in U.S.
NVIDIA on Monday announced that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to investigate whether certain Samsung devices, targeted in a recent NVIDIA suit …
Apple reportedly scrambling to meet surprisingly strong iPhone 6 Plus demand
After suggesting in a questionable report that Apple might be shifting more resources to iPhone 6 Plus production, Digitimes is back with a second report …
Apple is patching the one iOS flaw you’ll actually want to keep
A bug in iOS 7 discovered in early 2014 allowed users to play classic Nintendo and Game Boy Advance games after installing an emulator from …
These are the ‘premium’ phones Samsung will fight the iPhone 6 with
In addition to the upcoming Galaxy Note 4 flagship that will compete directly against the iPhone 6 Plus this year, Samsung plans to launch additional …
Why you’ll be annoyed if your future iPhone doesn’t bend
Apple’s iPhone 6 models have been recently criticized for bending in certain places following a specific kind of applied pressure, but a newly discovered patent …
It looks like Apple’s recent blunders may be scaring people away from iOS 8
Released on September 17th, iOS 8 was quickly installed on many compatible devices, even though users had to battle with unexpected storage problems for iOS upgrades …
New report claims Apple’s iPad Pro will do something unthinkable
Many reports so far have revealed that Apple is working on an even bigger tablet than the 9.7-inch legacy iPad, a 12.9-inch device — the …
Samsung took a record beating as Apple prepared for record iPhone 6 sales
While its main rival can’t make enough new iPhones to go around, Samsung is getting ready to announce its fourth consecutive quarter of earnings decline, …
WSJ: JPMorgan Chase hackers failed to infiltrate other banks
JPMorgan Chase has recently confirmed that hackers managed to breach its computers system and access identification data for as many as 83 million accounts, although …
New York City opts to remove its creepy payphone tracking beacons
In addition to stadiums, malls, and other stores that deployed special Bluetooth-enabled beacons to track customers and provide special offers, promos and advertisements, public phone …
This tiny iPhone-connected device can help you save money on air conditioning
Ambi Climate is a new, Internet-connected, smart remote that’s been designed to increase at-home air conditioning efficiency and reduce costs by up to 30%, according to …
Apple might sell more than 200 million iPhone 6 units in FY2015
A new report from Asia detailing Apple-related supply chain gossip indicates the company might be selling well over 200 million combined iPhone 6 units in …
China isn’t the only huge market where the iPhone 6 is launching next week
After announcing the iPhone 6 will launch in China on October 17th, Apple has also revealed that its 2014 smartphones will also be available in …
iPad Air 2: Huge leak reveals everything there is to know about Apple’s next tablet
Apple is expected to unveil new iPad models and new Macs at its upcoming October media event, and The Michael Report claims to have obtained the …
These charts suggest Apple has already sold a ridiculous 21 million iPhone 6 units
Apple has already announced record launch sales for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus — the company sold more than 10 million units in its …
Samsung explains why you should be hyped for the Galaxy Note 4’s killer camera
Samsung can’t wait to start selling the Galaxy Note 4 in more markets this month, especially after launching the handset earlier than expected in South …
Alleged iPhone 6 prototype is selling for an insane $80,000 on eBay
While no iPhone 6 test units were forgotten in bars, many leaks preceding the phone’s official launch did reveal its final design. But that doesn’t mean a …
New leak might be our first look at the HTC Nexus 9
Google is expected to launch a high-end 8.9-inch Nexus 9 tablet in the coming weeks, with HTC returning to the Android tablet business after a …
Samsung’s Galaxy business might be a yearly $1 billion bonanza for Microsoft
Just as previous reports suggested, Android might be a golden goose for Microsoft, a company that has licensing deals in place with many top Android device …
This might be the most important thing hackers stole during massive JPMorgan Chase attack
JPMorgan Chase last week confirmed that hackers managed to access personal data for more than 83 million customers, including 76 million households and seven million …
A 14-step guide on going ‘invisible’ on Facebook and living to share the tale
Those Facebook users looking to make their social networking experience more private without ditching Zuckerberg’s empire in favor of something else should know there’s a way to …
Ikea just ‘fixed’ one of the most annoying things about its furniture
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to assemble the strangely named but good-looking pieces of furniture Ikea makes, but you still have to put some elbow …
This is how Apple plans to beat Spotify
Apple has a new plan for its most recent music business initiative, hoping to undercut Spotify and other rivals by making its own Beats Music …
Apple Pay receives a most unexpected endorsement
One of Apple’s most recent products already has an unexpected fan from the competition, who is counting on Apple Pay to help the still-struggling NFC …
Windows 10 preview lets Microsoft collect private data in frightening ways
Microsoft’s Insider Program that offers access to the first Windows 10 preview version is already available to interested users, but they should know the company’s …
Samsung’s iPhone 6 nightmare is getting even worse
Despite having to fight against a new iPhone each year, Samsung was surprised to see Apple’s record iPhone 6 launch in past weeks and had to move …
Is the iPhone 6 Plus even hotter than we thought?
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sold like crazy during their record launch weekend, with Apple running out of stock of the bigger 5.5-inch phablet during …
Nexus 6 leak spills new details
Google is getting ready to unveil a new Nexus handset this fall, a huge 6-inch Nexus 6 smartphone that is supposed to launch once Android …
