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, …
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 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 …
This is the next big frontier for Apple Pay
Announced during the iPhone 6 event, Apple Pay represents Apple’s new take on contactless mobile payments, but the exclusive iPhone and Apple Watch feature will only be available …
Forget emojis, get ready for the animated GIF iOS 8 keyboard
Starting with iOS 8, users will finally be allowed to install custom keyboard apps and replace the default iOS 8 keyboard Apple is offering. Amid the …
This huge Android fan hates even the prettiest Android Wear watch
You might like what the Moto 360 Android Wear smartwatch looks like in pictures and fantasize about fitting one on your wrist soon, but it looks like …
One of iOS 8’s coolest features won’t come to your iPhone 6 until October
Yes, Apple Pay is one interesting iOS 8 feature that will be available following a software update in October, but it’ll only come to the …
This amazing graphic shows iOS’s evolution from original iPhone to iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are finally official, becoming Apple’s first iOS handsets that match competing devices when it comes to screen size. Of course, …
Leaked Windows 9 video finally reveals the new Start menu
After a collection of Windows 9 images were leaked earlier this week, showing the operating system’s most important feature, German publication WinFuture.de published a video …
The Retina MacBook Air might have an unexpected surprise for you when it launches… in mid-2015
Many reports have revealed that Apple is working on an even slimmer MacBook Air model that would also pack a Retina display just like some …
Shocker: Reuters reports next-gen Apple Watch will be even better than first-gen model
The first-gen Apple Watch is not even out yet, and a Reuters report says that future versions will pack even more advanced health-related features than …
iPhone 6 pre-order issues and quick iPhone 6 Plus sell out prove massive demand
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal earlier this week following Apple’s most important keynote of the year, CEO Tim Cook said the bigger …
Good news, international Apple fans, the iPhone 6 is coming sooner than you’d have expected
Just like with any other iPhone launch, Apple will release the phone gradually by starting with certain markets at first, followed by more and more …
This map shows you how huge Apple’s iPhone 6 and Apple Watch announcements were
Apple on Tuesday unveiled two new iPhone models and two brand new Apple products, including Apple Pay and Apple Watch, generating a huge reaction on …
Hackers can steal an astonishing amount of personal information in iCloud ‘Nudegate’ type hacks
During Tuesday’s big keynote address, Apple never once mentioned the iCloud-related scandal that occurred in the week before its iPhone 6 announcement. But although Tim Cook vowed to …
Yes, the Apple Watch is water resistant – but you can’t shower with it
Apple unveiled its “magical” new mobile product line during the iPhone 6 keynote, but the company left many questions unanswered about its “one more thing.” …
What if the Apple Watch was gorgeously round, like the Moto 360?
The Moto 360 is one of the most appreciated smartwatches of the year – at least design-wise – because it has a circular design, very …
Here’s how Apple is trying to meet massive iPhone 6 demand
Some reports already claim that Apple might have a limited number of iPhone 6 units available at launch – and by limited, that means only …
Looking for the cheapest place to preorder an iPhone 6? Don’t go to Apple!
On Friday, Apple and its partners in various countries will start taking preorders for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus smartphones that will hit stores …
I watched Samsung’s horrible new anti-iPhone 6 ads so you don’t have to
Unsurprisingly, Samsung has come out with anti-iPhone 6 ads, and it happened remarkably soon after the phone’s official announcement. But unlike previous Samsung hits at Apple, …
