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Episode 5 - Phil Nickinson


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Android fans have we got a great show lined up for you starting with our guest, Phil Nickinson who is the Editor-in-Chief of the greatest Android focused website in existence today, AndroidCentral.com!

Have you ever wondered how Android Central came to be what it is today? Or how Phil Nickinson got involved with Android Central & Mobile Nations? Did you know Phil was in a heavy metal band prior to getting into journalism?

Then make sure to listen to this episode to find out the answers to those, and many other things we talked about in this wonderful conversation.

About our guest

Phil spent more than 11 years as a copy editor, page designer and news editor at a daily newspaper in Florida before taking the reins of the biggest Android focused website, Android Central in December 2009. When he's not playing with phones or smartwatches, Phil enjoys hot baths and long walks on the beach.

He lives in Florida with his wife, two daughters and a 75-pound foxhound.

You can always connect with Phil the following ways:

  • Twitter - @philnickinson
  • Google+ - +PhilNickinson
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