Chris Smith

Chris Smith

A technology journalist, writer and videographer of many magazines and websites including T3, Gadget Magazine and TechRadar.com. He specializes in applications for smartphones, tablets and handheld devices, with bylines also at The Guardian, WIRED, Trusted Reviews and Wareable. Chris is also the podcast host for The Liverpool Way. As well as tech and football, Chris is a pop-punk fan and enjoys the art of wrasslin'.

Articles by: Chris Smith

Nest recalls Protect smoke alarms over fears it may not actually protect that well"

Nest Protect smoke alarm not formally recalled as software update goes out

By Chris Smith published

Updated Confusion reigns as a consumer group claims Nest has recalled its Protect smoke alarm.

As UK rural superfast rollout stalls, EE 4G hits 2,588 small towns and villages

As UK rural broadband rollout drags on, EE 4G hits 2,588 small towns and villages

By Chris Smith published

BT has announced its 4G infrastructure has been upgraded opening up 4G speeds to upto 3m more Brits.

Facebook's commercial interruption spreads to the UK and beyond in June

Facebook's commercial interruption spreads to the UK and beyond in June

By Chris Smith published

15-second ads were rolled out in the US March and now the grace period is coming to an end in 8 other nations.

Cash in that tattered old iPad for a sparkly new one as Apple trade-ins hit UK

Cash in that tattered old iPad for a new one as Apple trade-ins hit UK

By Chris Smith published

Apple has extended its iPad trade-in scheme to the UK, allowing users to cash in their old tablet for a shiny new model.

O2 adds tablets, including Nexus 7 2 and Xperia Z2, to Refresh contracts

O2 adds tablets, including New Nexus 7 and Xperia Z2, to Refresh contracts

By Chris Smith published

O2 is now allowing tablet fanciers to pick up a slate and pay it off other 24 months with a data plan.

Backwards compatibility hits PS4 on Tuesday when PlayStation Now beta lands

PlayStation Now private beta for PS4 goes live on Tuesday

By Chris Smith published

PS4 owners in the US who registered for the PlayStation Now private beta should be receiving access codes.

BT 4G lands for businesses within weeks, consumer launch within 12 months

BT 4G lands for businesses in weeks, consumer launch within 12 months

By Chris Smith published

BT's journey from landlines to broadband to mobile data provider steps up this summer with debut of first 4G services.

Twitter may not have given up on music as it reportedly mulls SoundCloud bid

Is SoundCloud the answer to Twitter's music biz comeback?

By Chris Smith published

Updated Twitter has reportedly backed out of talks with SoundCloud. Will it be bringing back Twitter Music? (We kid).

Apple sued over iMessage bug that prevents texts reaching Android defectors

Apple sued over iMessage bug that stops texts reaching Android defectors

By Chris Smith published

Class action suit filed over issue that prevents iMessages reaching former iPhone users who switched to Android

Rumour: Google to drop Nexus brand in favour of Android Silver program

Rumour: Google to drop Nexus brand in favour of Android Silver

By Chris Smith published

According to seasoned leak artist Evleaks, there'll be no Nexus 6, but Android Silver may kick in next February.

Apple and Google give peace a chance as all patent lawsuits dropped

Apple and Google give peace a chance as all patent lawsuits dropped

By Chris Smith published

Tech's biggest rivals have agreed to leave behind the courtroom drama in a patent suit ceasefire.

Samsung Hub suite may get the chop as Google reins in Android manufacturers

Samsung Hub suite to shut its doors, according to top exec

By Chris Smith published

A Samsung marketing manager says a range of in-house Android apps and services may be trimmed back.

New BlackBerry 10.3 update set to give OS a much-needed polish

BlackBerry 10.3 update set to give OS a much-needed polish

By Chris Smith published

UI improvements, a cleaner look, an extra row of apps and limitless apps per folder headline the forthcoming update.

Less trawling settings as Windows 8.1 adds natural language search

No more trawling settings as Windows 8.1 adds natural language search

By Chris Smith published

The Bing Smart Search update for Windows 8.1 will let users type in the action they want to perform.

BT Sport to stay free for BT Broadband subscribers for a second season

BT Sport to stay free for BT Broadband subscribers for a second season

By Chris Smith published

BT Broadband users will continue to enjoy free access to the BT Sport channels in SD for another year.

Yahoo Mail for iPhone adds personalised News section and a Google Now clone

Yahoo Mail for iPhone adds personalised News and a Google Now clone

By Chris Smith published

The new 'Today' tab offers access to web searches, weather, stocks, personalised news and sports scores. Sound familiar?

Apple iWatch reportedly goes into production as Nike tie-in rumours intensify

Wouldn't you know, the Apple iWatch is supposedly already in production

By Chris Smith published

The first iWatches (or iBands or whatever they call it) may already be rolling off the assembly line.

The end of Nokia? Firm to be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy when deal closes

Nokia-branded smartphones are a dying breed

By Chris Smith published

Updated Former CEO Stephen Elop offered some nomenclature clarity, revealing Nokia won't be renamed Microsoft Mobile Oy.

EE chief says Orange and T-Mobile 3G contracts are safe for now

EE chief says Orange and T-Mobile 3G contracts are safe for now

By Chris Smith published

Despite massive 4G growth, EE says it'll continue to sell and support contracts on its Orange and T-Mobile 3G networks.

Amazon stamps out Comixology in-app purchases through iTunes and Google Play

Amazon nixes Comixology iTunes and Google Play in-app purchases

By Chris Smith published

Apple and Google can kiss goodbye to their 30 per cent cut, but the news isn't so good for Comixology users.

Sky reportedly planning overhaul with cloud recordings and access on all devices

Sky reportedly planning overhaul with cloud recording and multi-device access

By Chris Smith published

Broadcaster is planning to revamp its set top box technology in order to combat the threat from IPTV providers

'OK Google' voice commands to go universal across Android?

'OK Google' voice commands to go universal across Android?

By Chris Smith published

A new rumour suggests Google may be planning to expand the voice commands beyond the search app in Android.

New Apple product categories are closer than ever, says Tim Cook

New Apple product categories are closer than ever, says Tim Cook

By Chris Smith published

Apple's CEO has reiterated never-before-seen Apple products are on the way. So close, yet so far away.

Running mates: What's going on with Apple and Nike?

Running mates: What's going on with Apple and Nike?

By Chris Smith published

Analysis Have joint product releases and a decade as close allies all been building to one industry-shaping launch?

Personalised content could make Instagram's 'Explore' tab actually worth exploring again?

Personalised Instagram 'Explore' tab aims to give you more of what you want

By Chris Smith published

Instagram says it has tweaked the oft-ignored 'Explore' section, adding content relevant to users.

Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: