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 …
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
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 …
No, the iPhone 6 doesn’t charge wirelessly inside a microwave
There’s no way around it, if you have tried to microwave your new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, or any other iOS 8 device …
WSJ: Google’s Nexus 9 is launching soon
HTC is widely expected to launch a high-end Nexus 9 tablet in partnership with Google in the coming weeks, and a new report from The …
Home Depot didn’t take data security seriously, report reveals
Home Depot recently confirmed that it has been the victim of the largest credit card breach in history, with 56 million payment cards having been …
Chinese workers make $17 a day building the iPhone 6, but it’ll cost them $4,000 to buy one
There’s no doubt about it, the iPhone 6 launch is the biggest handset launch of the year. Apple had sold well over 4 million iPhone …
Irony: PC users first to get full access to a major iOS 8 feature
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 8, its latest major mobile operating system update, but some of the main features in it will only become operational …
iPhone 6 still susceptible to law enforcement spying, despite beefed up privacy and security features
Apple may be focusing on ensuring customers that their personal data stored on iOS and OS X devices is safer and more private than ever, …
iPhone 6: This might be Apple’s smartest marketing trick for selling even more units
Apple will sell an impressive number of handsets during its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch weekend, including the already announced 4 million-plus preorders placed in just …
‘Mother of all upgrades:’ From iPhone 3G (iOS 4) to iPhone 6 (iOS 8)
Tim Cook was apparently not kidding when he told The Wall Street Journal that the iPhone 6 models will trigger the “mother of all upgrades,” …
How to safely transfer all your data from your old iPhone to iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus
So, you just got your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, either after waiting in a tremendously long line or after waiting for hours for that …
Oh no! Your worst iPhone 6 Plus fear has been confirmed
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus finally hit store shelves on Friday in many markets across the globe, and some buyers already went ahead and put …
You won’t believe these gorgeous photos were taken with an iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
Many iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus reviews have already been published, taking in-depth looks at the two new Apple smartphones, including their cameras, which …
Try not to cringe at these brutal iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus drop test videos
For many smartphone fans it’s iPhone 6 day today, whether they’re anxiously waiting for home deliveries of iPhone 6 and/or iPhone 6 Plus units, or …
