Apple Pay works in countries outside the U.S. with this simple trick
Activated via the recent iOS 8.1 update, the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus’ new contactless payment functionality better known as Apple Pay is only available to …
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
Will we ever know if the Apple Watch is a smash hit or a flop?
Apple is far from launching its first smartwatch in stores, but once it starts selling its various Apple Watch models it might not brag with sales …
Samsung hints that a Lollipop upgrade for the Galaxy Note 4 is coming soon
Motorola, HTC and Sony have already mentioned plans to upgrade some devices to Android 5.0 Lollipop, but Samsung, which doesn’t have a great track record …
Switching from an iPhone to a Nexus 6? Here’s everything you need to know
For some people, switching from Android to iOS or vice versa is a difficult thing to do, not only because they may have invested money …
Why you shouldn’t be worried that Yosemite is tracking you (and what to do if you are)
Following the official release of Apple’s latest desktop operating system, news broke that OS X Yosemite secretly sends Spotlight search data to Apple (including location information), …
This is one ‘problem’ Apple is happy to have
Apple on Monday announced record results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus having played a crucial role …
You might not be able to find an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus in stores this Christmas
In case you’re planning to buy an iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus for yourself or a special someone this Christmas, you should consider placing an order …
This is when you’ll finally be able to preorder Google’s amazing new Nexus 6
The Nexus 6 is bigger and more expensive than any previous Nexus-branded smartphone, but that doesn’t mean certain Android fans aren’t eager to buy the …
Obama’s new order: U.S. government’s credit card security must be improved
In the wake of the numerous sophisticated cyberattacks that managed to steal credit and debit card data from various retail stores in the U.S., President …
Hackers perfect a new way to steal money from unsuspecting basic tech users
Smart hackers who understand how always-connected devices work — and who know how to exploit the various security bugs found in operating systems — are …
iOS 8.1 doesn’t seem to fix the huge issue that prevented you from updating to iOS 8
Apple on Monday released iOS 8.1, the first major update for iOS 8 that brought some new features to users (such as Apple Pay for …
The real questions Google Search wants to answer, but can’t yet
For many Internet users, Google is synonymous with online search and is seen as the go-to place to get your questions answered. However, Google is still …
iPhone 6 Plus vs. Galaxy Note 4: The ultimate comparison video
This year, Apple and Samsung will compete for the first time ever for phablet buyers’ attention. Apple launched its first 5.5-inch phablet on September 19th, …
This incredible heartwarming story shows us how amazing Siri can be
Siri, Google Now and Cortana are the three main voice-based virtual assistants available on competing mobile operating system from Apple, Google and Microsoft, respectively. While …
How to experience Android 5.0’s gorgeous Material Design on your phone right now
Google on Friday issued to developers the full release of the Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK, updating Lollipop builds for the Nexus 5 and 2013 Nexus 7 …
Your first look at Google’s gorgeous new Gmail app for Android 5.0
Google is going to update its Gmail Android app to version 5.0, which will bring Material Design as well as new features. Among them, Android Police has …
Apple now makes 56 different iPads – here’s how to choose the right one for you
Apple last week unveiled two new iPad models, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 — though only the iPad Air 2 received …
Google made its own Flappy Bird clone and it’ll soon be on every top Android phone
As previously expected Google on Friday made the final Android 5.0 Lollipop SDK version available to developers, who have already thoroughly inspected it, pulling out various apps …
Don’t be too excited about the new Chromecast Google is going to soon launch
The Chromecast dongle is one of the most popular gadgets Google launched in the last few years, according to the company’s own past statements, but …
Android vendors reportedly shot down Google’s bold anti-fragmentation plan
Android Silver was supposed to be Google’s next-gen line of high-end devices that would offer users access to top hardware and a stock Android experience. While …
You can’t install OS X Yosemite on your Mac because you’re already running it
Apple on Thursday released the final build of OS X Yosemite, which became available to Mac users as a free download from the Mac App …
Apple exec: Apple is ‘not that interested’ in building a touchscreen Mac
In an interview with CNET following Apple’s iPad and Mac event on Thursday, Apple senior vice president of software engineering Craig Federighi, who talked about …
Yosemite’s coolest new features won’t be available on all Macs
Apple has finally released its new desktop operating system, OS X Yosemite, which comes with a variety of interesting features, but not all of them will …
Newly uncovered internal documents show how hard it is to work with Apple
Contrary to rumors and speculations, neither the iPhone 6 nor the iPhone 6 Plus came with a sapphire display on board, and soon after Apple …
These are the first photos taken with Google’s hot new Nexus 6
The Nexus 6 is finally official, but eager Android fans can’t buy Google’s huge phablet just yet because preorders aren’t set to start until late October. Even …
Android is getting an awesome new feature gamers will love
In addition to the arrival of Lollipop, Android fans have one more reason to be excited about their favorite platform — especially those people who play plenty …
Report claims not all Nexus devices will get Android 5.0 Lollipop as quickly as you’d like
Google finally announced Android 5.0 Lollipop earlier this week alongside new Nexus-branded devices, but the company did not actually say when the Lollipop update will be available …
Apple’s best iPhones yet launched in the world’s largest market
Apple on Friday officially kicked off iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus sales in China, following a week of preorders. Facing increased scrutiny from local …
Starting with iOS 8, you might become ‘the product’ for Apple as well
Apple has strongly advertises the privacy and security features of its products, arguing that customers’ personal data that’s used by some of Apple’s competitors for …
Apple never mentioned this key iPad Air 2 feature during its big event
Apple on Thursday announced a variety of products during its special iPad and Mac event, including the iPad Air 2, the iPad mini 3, the …
