Jony Ive explains why designing the Apple Watch was insanely difficult
Even though Apple was late to announce its first smartwatch compared to its rivals and its Apple Watch will hit stores only at some point next year, …
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
Why the iPhone 6 will give you more for your money than any previous model
Apple has kept iPhone pricing in place rather than increase it for the iPhone 6, even while offering more storage to users – in fact, the …
Strike at Foxconn plant could impact iPhone 6 supply
Not only is Foxconn having problems keeping up with iPhone 6 production, but it looks like its Brazilian factories are giving the Chinese manufacturing giant …
Don’t install iOS 8 on your iPhone 4S or iPad 2 yet
Some of Apple’s selling points for iOS devices are extended support for future software updates, and timely simultaneous iOS update releases for all supported devices. …
Here are all the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus reviews, and both phones are amazing!
With two days to go until the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus finally start selling in stores – or ship to the doors of …
Confirmed: Amazing password manager 1Password goes free on iOS starting today
One of the most important features of iOS 8 is app extensions, a new Apple software trick that will let apps talk to each other, …
The fastest keyboard in the world is now available on iOS 8
Fleksy, the fastest keyboard in the world, on Wednesday announced that its iOS 8 keyboard app is ready and waiting in the App Store to be …
The improved iCloud security features Apple promised are already here
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised in an interview with The Wall Street Journal that iCloud security will be increased soon, to prevent future leaks similar …
Video: Watch this incredible robotic cheetah run around untethered
Remember Boston Dynamics’ robot cheetah that can run at speeds topping 28 mph on a treadmill indoors, and which now belongs to Google? Well, that’s not …
Samsung enlists Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard for new Galaxy Tab S ads
Samsung’s TV commercials aren’t only about bashing Apple products – or only about flagship smartphones for that matter – as the company has unveiled a new …
Video: Apple CEO Tim Cook attacks Google and Amazon in new interview
In the second part of Charlie Rose’s interview with Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO focused on the company’s stance on user privacy, with the exec saying …
Is Apple ashamed of this iPhone 6 design ‘flaw’?
Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models have one big design “flaw,” assuming that’s an accurate word to describe it: A slightly protruding camera …
This is Apple’s secret playbook for selling millions of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Apple is preparing for a huge in-store iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch day this week, and the company’s secret playbook for September 19 has …
iOS 8: How to download and install tomorrow’s update on your iPhone or iPad
Apple on Wednesday will release the final version of iOS 8, with millions of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch owners expected to download and install …
Here’s one important area where some people think the iPhone 6 Plus falls short
While Apple never mentions RAM for its iPhones, various reports have already revealed the iPhone 6 will only pack 1GB of RAM – a feature …
Ive’s design team might be to blame for the Apple Watch’s poor battery life
One of the things Apple did not address on stage during its iPhone 6 event is battery life for the Apple Watch, although the company’s …
Don’t expect one of iPhone 6’s coolest new features to perform any other tricks just yet
Remember how one of the most exciting new iPhone 5s features was restricted from developers for the first year? The same thing might happen to …
PayPal uses ‘Nudegate’ to imply Apple Pay might not be that secure
After Samsung’s relentless TV commercial hits at Apple following the iPhone 6 announcement, PayPal is next to poke the iPhone maker with an ad. Obviously, …
This is the best response yet to the Apple Watch
While Apple’s Watch isn’t likely to destroy Swiss watchmakers just yet, it’s certainly clear that the new iPhone-connected wearable device has the attention of anyone planning …
Banks desperately need Apple Pay to blow up
Apple Pay may prove to be one of the most important products Apple has launched in years. While it might not currently receive the same attention …
The first Windows 9 Cortana screenshots leak
The closer Microsoft gets to unveiling Windows 9 and releasing its first Technical Preview of its next major desktop OS update, the more leaks revealing …
Even more exciting new Windows 9 features revealed in leaked videos
Later this month, Microsoft is expected to roll out its Windows 9 technical preview version, after properly unveiling its next significant desktop operating system update. …
Here’s a look at 200,000 iPhone 6s on a 747 on their way from China
Apple’s iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are selling like hot cakes, as the company has just announced that a record 4 million combined iPhone …
First iPhone 6 benchmark shows solid performance, but falls short of Android rivals
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus aren’t even out yet and a first GPU benchmark for the Apple’s new 4.7-inch handset has already been …
iPhone 6 Plus so popular that even Apple employees can’t get one yet
Apple already announced a record number of pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, revealing it sold 4 million combined units in the first …
Video: Samsung mocks Apple in hilarious new iPhone 6 attack ad
Following its “It doesn’t take a genius” ads – in which the company made fun of Apple’s new announcements by using Apple-like geniuses – Samsung is …
Google launches cheapest Android handsets yet, commits to swift Android L update
The Android One entry-level smartphones that are supposed to offer users in developing markets a pure Android experience for a very affordable price have been …
Netflix finally kicks off its next attack on Europe, starting with France
Popular movie streaming service Netflix is ready to further expand its reach in Europe, as the company has launched in France, one of the many …
Meet Strati, the first 3D printed car in the world
While some people have successfully 3D printed buildings, others have taken the same approach to the car manufacturing business, as a company has just come …
Samsung doesn’t want regulators to see the Galaxy Note 4 as a medical device
Samsung may have an unexpected Galaxy Note 4 launch problem on its hands, as authorities in certain markets may look at the recently announced smartphone …
