Imminent iOS 7.1.2 release tipped to bring major fixes
Apple is apparently getting ready to release iOS 7.1.2, a build that has already been released to mobile operators to test it and sign off on …
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 HTC-made Nexus 9
Numerous reports have claimed that HTC will make the next Nexus tablet, a high-end 8.9-inch device that could be unveiled this summer, including Google code …
Google’s next Nest purchase is Dropcam
Shortly after a report revealed that Google may be interested in purchasing home-surveillance camera maker Dropcam, the Search giant has snatched up the company for …
How to recover lost photos and data on your iPhone
Users who want to delete data on their iOS devices and make sure it never comes back should check out a handy iOS app called Kruptos …
This might be one other way the iWatch will trump competitors
Both Reuters and The Wall Street Journal have provided several details about the iWatch in recent days, with both publication confirming an October launch for the device. …
Microsoft accidentally confirmed the Surface Mini
Many reports detailed the imminent launch of the Surface Mini in the weeks preceding the Surface Pro 3 debut, until just before the event, when news broke …
The Fire Phone’s best feature may also be a crazy invasion of privacy
The newly unveiled Fire Phone has at least one interesting feature – the smart, cloud-based Firefly assistant that can recognize objects, text, languages, TV shows …
Here’s one way Apple Maps is getting better than Google Maps
A hidden iOS 8 feature that Apple barely mentioned onstage during its WWDC 2014 keynote – flyover city tours – has been discovered in iOS …
Galaxy Note 4’s monster specs have already leaked
The Galaxy S5 LTE-A – or Galaxy S5 Prime – may only be a South Korea affair, but Samsung is also working on another new flagship Android smartphone …
Surprise: It turns out there’s a potentially huge security flaw in Android’s app store
While many argue that Google’s Android malware isn’t a real problem, the fact still remains that apps with malicious capabilities are constantly being discovered. This …
Major new security feature coming in next Android and Windows Phone versions
In addition to replacing Dalvik with ART, which should bring performance improvements and better battery life, the next Android version has apparently been confirmed to …
WSJ: Multiple iWatch models coming soon with exciting new tech
After Reuters on Thursday revealed that Apple’s upcoming smartwatch will arrive in October, featuring a 2.5-inch display and wireless charging, The Wall Street Journal came out …
An even newer KitKat version is here, but don’t get too excited
It was only a few days ago that Google released Android 4.4.3 KitKat for various Nexus devices, and not only, but it looks like the …
Create your own amazing Star Wars movies with this Disney iPad app
Star Wars fans who can’t wait for the latest movie in the saga to come out can test their own movie and story-telling skills with …
Meet PocketScan, an awesome little scanner with incredible powers
Scanning documents and photos isn’t such a chore anymore, as mobile devices can now be turned into a portable scanners instantly with the help of …
Apple now has two sapphire plants for the upcoming iPhone 6
Apple’s partnership with GT Advanced Technologies isn’t a secret anymore, with the latter expected to provide sapphire crystal to Apple for various purposes related to the …
The OnePlus One was delayed in one market for the worst possible reason
The highly coveted OnePlus One Android handset is yet to reach buyers in Europe, Android World reveals, as the company apparently acknowledged a critical design …
This awesome web browser trick will make you look smarter at work
In case you’re constantly reading stuff online that you aren’t supposed to at work, or stuff you wouldn’t want others to know you’re actually interested …
Meet the beastly Android phone with a 5,000 mAh battery
If there’s one reason to remember the Philips W6618 Android phone, it’s the amazing 5,300 mAh battery it packs under the hood — although the handset itself isn’t …
A hugely important new Android feature has been confirmed
Google has yet to release its next-gen Android OS version, but it looks like one major feature of the new operating system has been confirmed. Xda-developers …
The iPhone’s camera will get even more amazing with iOS 8
The iPhone is already the most popular mobile camera out there, even though many other smartphone makers are putting more and more emphasis on the …
These expensive pants will wirelessly charge your smartphone
With the increasing number of mobile devices that can be wirelessly charged, it’s no surprise that more companies are thinking about how they can incorporate …
Amazon reportedly thinks it can ship 2-3 million Fire Phones in 2014
Amazon is already taking pre-orders for its new Fire Phone – although no matter how cool its features may be, it doesn’t mean we’re looking at …
T-Mobile wants to win you over with a free iPhone 5s test drive and free music
T-Mobile is now ready to offer potential customers one more reason to change mobile operators, as the carrier on Wednesday announced a new element of …
Fleksy brings its smart keyboard to even smaller screens
Fleksy on Wednesday launched a Messenger App that offers Samsung Gear 2 smartwatch users access to the company’s smart Fleksy keyboard app, allowing them to …
An incredibly sneaky piece of malware has finally been pulled from Google Play
Even various legit Android apps have been found to have additional hidden powers, which is why it shouldn’t surprise us that one more piece of malware has …
Fire Phone specs and features: Everything you need to know
Amazon on Wednesday unveiled its first ever Android handset, the Fire Phone – a device BGR exclusively reported on in the past months and which was …
It turns out iOS isn’t much safer than Android for enterprise use
A new report from Marble Security reveals that while Android has significant security issues due to malware-ridden third-party application stores and the ecosystem’s software fragmentation, iOS …
Did Samsung just copy Google Now?
Samsung has released a Google Now-like Android launcher called Terrain Home, Phone Arena reports. Well, technically it’s not Samsung doing the releasing, as the app …
The most useless viral iPhone app ever was made in just 8 hours
Yo is a very silly iPhone app that does one thing – well, not including Easter Eggs – and that’s to send a simple, short “Yo” …
