Top Journalists in Cell Phones and Accessories

Allison Johnson The Verge

Smartphones reviewer at The Verge; regularly leads phone reviews and carrier coverage, with prior stint covering mobile photography at DPReview. Specialties: Smartphone reviews, Android and iPhone, wireless carriers, mobile photography

Chris Velazco The Washington Post

Personal technology reporter at The Washington Post; previously led Engadget’s mobile coverage and now reviews and reports on phones for a mass consumer audience. Specialties: Smartphones, wearables, personal tech advice, Apple/Google/Samsung

Mishaal Rahman Android Authority

Editor-at-large at Android Authority known for deep Android OS scoops and technical explainers that often influence broader smartphone coverage. Specialties: Android OS internals, feature flags, developer previews, Pixel ecosystem

Abner Li 9to5Google

Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Google; tracks Android and Google product changes and frequently breaks news on upcoming phone features. Specialties: Google/Android ecosystem, Pixel, Android apps and services

Ben Schoon 9to5Google

Senior Editor at 9to5Google and a primary voice on day‑to‑day Android phone news and reviews. Specialties: Android phones (Pixel, Samsung, OnePlus), Android TV/Chromecast, wearables

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Cherlynn Low Engadget

Managing Editor at Engadget; longtime reviewer who oversees and contributes to phone and wearable coverage for mainstream readers. Specialties: Smartphone reviews and buying guides, Google/Android, wearables, accessibility

Sam Rutherford Engadget

Senior Reviews Writer at Engadget; reviews flagships and foldables and authors best‑phone roundups and accessory guides. Specialties: Phone and foldable reviews, chargers/accessories, buyer’s guides

Jordan Palmer Tom’s Guide

Phones Editor at Tom’s Guide; leads the site’s smartphone testing, rankings and head‑to‑head comparisons. Specialties: Phone reviews and comparisons, carrier plans, buying guides

Philip Michaels Tom’s Guide

Managing Editor at Tom’s Guide; veteran smartphone reviewer and planner for the publication’s mobile coverage. Specialties: Smartphone evaluations since 2007, carrier plan analysis, Apple/Android coverage

Mark Gurman Bloomberg

Chief Apple correspondent at Bloomberg and author of the Power On newsletter; renowned for consistent iPhone and Apple hardware scoops. Specialties: Apple and iPhone roadmap/news, industry scoops, ecosystem strategy

Nicole Nguyen The Wall Street Journal

Personal Technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal; writes practical smartphone how‑tos, investigations and upgrade guidance for consumers. Specialties: Consumer tech advice and investigations, iPhone/Android guides, security/privacy tips

Joanna Stern The Wall Street Journal

Senior Personal Technology Columnist and Executive Editor, Video at The Wall Street Journal; widely watched for impactful iPhone reporting and creative videos. Specialties: Smartphone explainers and video reviews, Apple/iPhone, consumer advocacy

Raymond Wong Inverse

Deputy Editor of Reviews & Guides at Inverse; leads consumer tech and delivers detailed smartphone and camera analyses. Specialties: Phone and camera reviews, design and hardware deep dives, AI in mobile imaging

Alex Walker‑Todd TechRadar

Senior Phones Editor at TechRadar with 10+ years covering smartphones, tablets and wearables across leading mobile publications. Specialties: Phones and foldables, wearables, reviews and buyer’s guides

Philip Berne TechRadar

Senior Editor, US Mobiles at TechRadar; longtime mobile reviewer and voice on phone rankings for US buyers. Specialties: Smartphone reviews and buying guides, US market analysis, camera testing

Victor Hristov PhoneArena

Review Content Lead at PhoneArena; has reviewed hundreds of phones and frequently publishes in‑depth camera/battery comparisons. Specialties: Smartphone reviews, camera/battery testing, comparative shootouts

Peter Kostadinov PhoneArena

Senior Reviews Writer at PhoneArena; produces detailed smartphone reviews, comparisons and analysis for global and US readers. Specialties: Phone reviews and comparisons, iOS/Android features, wearables

Joe Maring Digital Trends

Section Editor, Mobile at Digital Trends; leads mobile coverage and contributes hands‑on reports on phones and mobile accessories. Specialties: Mobile section leadership, phone features/reviews, Android and iPhone coverage

Julian Chokkattu WIRED

Senior Reviews Editor at WIRED; specializes in mobile devices and leads detailed, consumer‑focused phone reviews. Specialties: Smartphone, tablet and wearable reviews; foldables and mobile UX

Brian X. Chen The New York Times

Technology columnist at The New York Times; covers the practical and societal impacts of smartphones and consumer tech. Specialties: Consumer tech (Tech Fix column), iPhone/Android guidance, policy impacts on everyday phone use