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

Lytro-like Nokia Refocus camera app now available for all Windows Phone 8 Lumias

Lytro-like Nokia Refocus camera app now available for all Windows Phone 8 Lumias

By Chris Smith published

The neat camera app that allows users to change the depth of field in photos is now available for all newer Lumia's

Apple's Mac Pro can now be upped to 128GB RAM with new Transcend memory chips

Apple Mac Pro can be upped to 128GB RAM with new Transcend memory chips

By Chris Smith published

64GB of RAM not enough for you video editors? Well Transcend's new high capacity DDR3 modules can double it.

The inevitable Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom may have a hexa-core chip and huge display

The inevitable Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom may have a hexa-core chip, huge display

By Chris Smith published

No benchmarks show the Samsung Galaxy S5 Zoom may have a 20-megapixel sensor and the company's six core chip.

Google bumps up Google Play password options, after in-app purchase lawsuits

Google bumps up Google Play password options, after in-app purchase lawsuits

By Chris Smith published

Google has quietly rolled out a new version of the Google Play Store, calling for passwords each time a purchase is made.

Blackberry Kopi reappears on the radar, but will it ever see the light of day?

Blackberry 'Kopi' reappears on the radar, but will it ever see the light of day?

By Chris Smith published

Rumoured handset pictured again, but there's little clarity over BlackBerry's release plans at this point.

Express your inner darkness with a black Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S4 Mini

Samsung Galaxy S4 goes back to black from today

By Chris Smith published

Updated Darkness prevails over the Samsung Galaxy S4 and S4 Mini with new black colour variants.

Eat this! Yahoo Yelps for help in the never-ending battle to reel-in Google search

Eat this! Yahoo Yelps for help in the battle to reel in Google search

By Chris Smith published

Yahoo's Bing-powered search results now feature recommendations from popular reviews service Yelp.

First new Office for Mac suite in four years coming in 2014, Microsoft confirms

New Office for Mac suite due in 2014, Microsoft confirms

By Chris Smith published

Office 2011 (launched in 2010) is still the most recent version for Mac users, but that could be about to change.

Flappy Bird could one day soar again, as creator hints at comeback

Flappy Bird could soar again as creator says he's 'considering' a comeback

By Chris Smith published

Like the phoenix, Flappy Bird could rise from the ashes, though any return will come with a sanity warning.

Samsung reportedly eyeing gesture-based TV interface to control the living room

Samsung reportedly eyeing gesture-based TV interface to control the living room

By Chris Smith published

Koreans in talks with start-ups over new TV-based user-interface that'd allow users to point at room lights, etc.

HBO won't be caught napping when it's time to pull trigger on internet-based TV

HBO won't be caught napping when it's time to pull trigger on internet-based TV

By Chris Smith published

Network's CEO says it'll be ready to bring Game of Thrones et al online when cable cutters reign.

New York Times promises NYT Now app with abridged stories for mobile readers

New York Times promises NYT Now app with abridged stories for mobile readers

By Chris Smith published

So the New York Times wants $8 a month for repackaged stories and curated content from other sites. Sound a fair deal to you?

Oppo's Find 7 shows up in official shots, but no sign of that 50-megapixel snapper

Oppo's Find 7 shows up in official shots, but no sign of that 50-megapixel snapper

By Chris Smith published

The official launch of the Oppo 7 is still a couple of weeks away, but pictures and specs have been outed on a design awards site.

South Park creator calls Stick of Truth censorship 'lame, ridiculous and stupid'

South Park creator calls Stick of Truth censorship 'lame, ridiculous and stupid'

By Chris Smith published

South Park's Matt Stone has hit out at Ubisoft over the decision to cut anal probing scenes from video game.

Pitchforks at the ready! Google Glass app recognises expressions and emotions

Got the feels? Google Glass app can recognize emotions

By Chris Smith published

Google has banned facial recognition apps for Glass. Thus Emotient won't identify who you are ... just your bad mood.

Post your porn elsewhere,' says Vine as it bans explicit uploads

'Post your porn elsewhere,' says Vine as it bans explicit uploads

By Chris Smith published

Twitter's short video-sharing app updates terms of service to completely ban uploads showing 'explicit sexual content.'

Another look at the rumoured Nokia Lumia 630 shows no camera button or flash

Nokia Lumia 630 leak shows off colours, lack of camera button and flash

By Chris Smith published

A purported press render suggests this Lumia could be one of the most budget Windows Phones yet.

The Odd Mac Out? Non-Retina MacBook Pro could be set for retirement

The Odd Mac Out? Non-Retina MacBook Pro could be set for retirement

By Chris Smith published

MacBook Pro, sans Retina display, represents a cheaper option for those seeking power over looks, but it's time may be cut short.

Microsoft's Siri-rival Cortana appears in video and she wants to get to know you

Microsoft's Siri-rival Cortana appears on video and she wants to get to know you

By Chris Smith published

Here's our first look at Microsoft's new leading lady in action. Unfortunately, we don't know what she sounds like just yet.

BBM for iPhone and Android will keep you in the picture with group photo messaging

BBM for iPhone and Android to keep you in the picture with group photo messages

By Chris Smith published

BlackBerry is prepping an update that'll finally allow group chats to include photo sharing.

Mercedes-Benz has just leaked Google's 'Projected Mode' in-car mode

Mercedes-Benz has just leaked Google's 'Projected Mode' in-car tech

By Chris Smith published

"Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedez-Benz with Google Projected Mode," sang Janis Joplin circa 2014.

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Android KitKat coming to Google Glass, but Explorers still waiting for XE14

By Chris Smith published

A Google employee has revealed the specs will be boosted from Ice Cream Sandwich to KitKat, but didn't say when.

"Tim Cook gets grumpy as greedy stockholders question green tech policies

Tim Cook gets grumpy as greedy stockholders question green policies

By Chris Smith published

The Apple CEO told climate change deniers to 'get out of this stock,' as they question whether being green affects bottom line.

Nokia X Android phone already hacked to run Google Apps, Now and Play Store

Nokia X Android phone already hacked to run Google Apps, Now and Play Store

By Chris Smith published

XDA developers member finds a way to make Google's Android phone behave like an Android phone.

Give us more exclusives,' Apple reportedly tells labels as iTunes sales slump

Apple pleads for more iTunes exclusives as streaming platforms hit digital sales

By Chris Smith published

Apple is pressuring record labels to offer up more exclusive content for iTunes, like the uber-successful Beyoncé visual album.

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