Apple admits to ruining your new iPhone 6, says iOS 8.0.2 is coming soon
Trying to fix some of the existing issues in iOS 8, Apple on Wednesday released a fast iOS 8.0.1 update that came with some unexpected …
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
Google’s next Nexus smartphone might be a bigger version of the amazing Moto X
Motorola’s 2014 Moto X model may be considered the best Android phone currently available in stores by some people, but there’s a way the handset …
Here’s a simple way to spy on your kid’s iPhone activity
Spying on smartphones is a hot topic nowadays, following the recent celebrity nudes leaks, but also Apple’s and Google’s independent commitments to better protecting personal …
Cook: iPhone 6 month ‘for the record books,’ extended days off awarded to Apple staff
Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday morning sent a memo to all Apple employees, 9to5Mac reports, praising their work that lead to the huge iPhone 6 …
The Galaxy Note 4 launches in two days… but only in South Korea
The Galaxy Note 4 phablet is indeed coming earlier than expected, following the surprising (for Samsung) iPhone 6 sales success, but the company has only …
The Galaxy Note 3 seems to do better in bend tests than iPhone 6 Plus
Apple has an unexpected iPhone 6 situation on its hands, as it appears various iPhone 6 Plus users have managed to bend the device while …
This is what happens when the iPhone 6 Plus meets a 50-caliber bullet
From the same guys that brought you the critically acclaimed will-it-blend and the liquid-nitrogen-and-sledgehammer combo iPhone 6 torture test comes another hit video: The iPhone 6 Plus meets …
Your Apple Watch might be ready just in time for Valentine’s Day
The Apple Watch was Apple’s “one more thing” announcement during its iPhone 6 event, but the company still left many questions about the device unanswered. …
‘Bend but don’t break’ is a weak defense for the iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6, and especially the iPhone 6 Plus, failed an unexpected durability test – the new phones can apparently bend to some degree when …
iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 3: The ultimate blend test
After an “unofficial” blend test for the iPhone 6 Plus that hit YouTube a few days ago, the official gadget blenders have finally performed their own …
Hacking the iPhone 6’s Touch ID is harder, but still possible
Soon after Apple unveiled the iPhone 5s last year, the first of its iPhones to sport a fingerprint scanner embedded in the Home button, researchers proved …
iPhone 6 heist: Steal the money, ignore the hardware
Apple is making a boatload of cash on record iPhone 6 launch sales, and criminals are already trying to take advantage of this particular cash …
Here’s how to fix iOS 8’s battery drain problems on your iPhone or iPad
Two of the most annoying iOS 8 problems, at least for some iPhone and iPad users who have updated to Apple’s most recent iOS update, include Wi-Fi connectivity and/or …
Here’s yet another freaky ‘accident’ your iPhone 6 Plus won’t survive
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are both well-built devices, but they’re not indestructible. Their displays aren’t made of sapphire glass, and they may …
This might just be the most annoying new feature in iOS 8
Apple’s recently released iOS 8 update packs a lot of interesting new features, but it also contains some tweaks that some users do not appreciate. …
Afraid of Apple’s iPhone 6, Samsung pushes up Galaxy Note 4 launch
Samsung failed to properly react to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch – the company inexplicably delayed announcing launch details for the Galaxy Note 4 model …
Here’s how to fix iOS 8’s Wi-Fi problems on your iPhone or iPad
An Apple support thread detailing Wi-Fi issues following the iOS 8 update is already getting many views and replies, as plenty of iPhone and iPad …
You absolutely must watch these hilarious new iPhone 6 TV commercials
Apple debuted its first iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus TV commercials during its announcement event, revealing at the time it has hired Jimmy Fallon and …
iOS 8 is already causing Wi-Fi and battery drain issues
Just like with previous iOS releases, Apple’s recently rolled out iOS 8 update is causing issues for some device users, including Wi-Fi problems and faster battery …
Apple’s giant new ‘iPad Pro’ reportedly won’t launch until Q2 2015
Apple is expected to unveil a new generation of iPad Air models in the coming weeks, with a fresh report from The Commercial Times suggesting …
iOS 8 already installed on nearly half of all iOS devices
iOS 8’s initial adoption numbers may have been a little sluggish, according to reports, but Apple now says on its developer support pages that 46% of …
How to temporarily hide your nude selfies on an iPhone 6, Galaxy S5 or G3
Apple last week made an important privacy statement and told customers that it values their privacy and it further wants to help them secure personal data including …
Bono wants to help Apple reach 1 billion iTunes subscribers
In an interview with Dave Fanning on Irish radio station 2FM, U2’s Bono revealed that the band wants to help Apple get to 1 billion …
Mysterious feature teased for rumored Retina MacBook Air
The MacBook Air family is going to get a smaller, slimmer and significantly improved family member at some point in the future, and a new …
Apple Watch will reportedly have pretty unimpressive specs
Apple usually doesn’t compete with rivals when it comes to certain hardware choices it makes for its iOS products, including processor cores and clockspeed, memory …
Don’t expect the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to win any battery life contests
Now that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are in the hands of millions of buyers, people are putting them through all sorts of …
The hidden dark side of the iPhone 6 launch
Earlier on Monday we learned that Apple shattered all previous iPhone launch records, as customers couldn’t wait to get their device over its launch weekend. People were willing …
More iPhone 6 mysteries explained in new teardown
In addition to iFixit’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus teardowns, Chipworks has also dived into the new iPhones, looking at their various components and …
Good news: You can still roll back to iOS 7.1.2 if you hate iOS 8
Apple released iOS 8 last week, and while the operating system brings several interesting features to iPhone and iPad, some users may simply not be …
The funniest thing you’ll see today: The Onion’s iPhone 6 vs. Galaxy S5 comparison
Apple latest iPhone models hit stores late last week, prompting all sorts of comparisons with existing devices from the competition, especially Android-powered flagships from Apple …
