This is Motorola’s next monster Droid phone
Motorola has announced plenty of new products so far this year, including the Moto X flagship handset and the Moto 360 smartwatch, but the company …
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
This ultra fast-charging iPhone external battery just smashed through its Kickstarter goal
Many companies come up with interesting external battery pack concepts for iPhone and other smartphones before hitting crowd-funding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo looking to …
This huge iPhone 6 case is all about the intelligent beats
SoundFocus on Wednesday announced Amp, a special iPhone case compatible with the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 that will offer users …
The ultimate ATM heist still works, has netted hackers ‘millions of dollars’
In early January, and then again in March, reports detailed some smart ATM attacks that allowed hackers to steal money from malware-infected ATMs without requiring …
One more puzzling (and unlikely) purpoted Retina MacBook Air feature leaks
After a recent report revealed that the redesigned 12-inch Retina MacBook Air will feature a mysterious, never-before-seen, battery charging technology, a new puzzling and hugely …
iOS 8.1 will finally bring some of the iOS 8 features you’ve been waiting for
Apple already released the second beta version of iOS 8.1, its first major update for iOS 8 that’s expected to bring various important features advertised …
Samsung shows off the Galaxy Note 4’s gorgeous 2K display in new ad
In addition to posting Galaxy Note 4 bending and drop test videos on YouTube, Samsung has also released a couple of new short clips which …
This month’s most exciting Android announcements may come as soon as next week
October will be a very busy month for Android fans who are looking forward to seeing Google release the final version of Android L alongside the release …
Galaxy Note 4 survives drop tests… Samsung’s drop tests
After posting its bending videos, Samsung continues its Galaxy Note 4 pre-launch promotion with a new video on YouTube that’s supposed to highlight the increased durability …
Don’t hold your breath for a sapphire-protected iPhone display
GT Advanced Technologies’ unexpected Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing might spell trouble for Apple’s iPhone-related sapphire plans, KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo said in a note to …
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 …
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 …
