Who is Android Central?
Led by a team of experts and backed by an engaged community of technology enthusiasts and tastemakers, Android Central navigates the competitive — and often confusing — world of technology! Android Central is one of the oldest and most trusted Android sites on the web, and our writers and editors are true professionals who value accuracy and editorial independence in everything we do, never receiving compensation for coverage and never pulling punches.
Our mission and core values
Android Central provides in-depth buyers guides you can trust, for Android phones, smart watches and wearables, tablets, the Android OS and wider Google ecosystem. We provide detailed help and how-to guides readers can trust.
Everything we do is honest, expert-led, and contains advice that will enhance the experience and knowledge of any Android user. Our mission is to curate and clearly explain what’s important, interesting, and informative in the world of Android devices and apps.
Who owns Android Central?
Android Central is part of Future PLC, an international media group and leading digital publisher.
Where else can I find Android Central?
Android Central has a heavy presence on social media, and can currently be found on the following platforms:
Editorial Standards
Android Central covers a wide range of topics within the mobile space, making complex technology accessible to everyone. While the primary focus is on Android, our coverage also includes Chromebooks, phone accessories, gaming hardware, streaming devices, and products from companies like Garmin, Amazon, Apple, and Meta.
The process of selecting stories involves regular team meetings to discuss the latest news and updates. Writers pitch their story ideas, which are then reviewed by the team, pass through the Managing Editor, and receive final approval from the Editor-in-Chief, ensuring comprehensive and relevant content.
You can read more about our editorial standards and practices here.
Meet the Android Central Staff
After 25 years covering the technology industry, Jeremy Kaplan is a familiar face in the media world. He is currently Content Director for Android Central, where he oversees product development and quality for the site.
Before joining Future, Jeremy was Editor in Chief of Digital Trends, where he transformed the niche publisher into one of the fastest growing properties in digital media, ranking on the annual Inc 5,000 for three years running. The publisher won multiple awards during his tenure, including a sought-after Digiday Content Marketing Award in 2019. The same year, Jeremy was named to the FOLIO: 100, which honors publishing professionals making an industry-wide impact.
Shruti Shekar is Android Central's editor-in-chief. She was born in India, brought up in Singapore, but now lives in Toronto and couldn't be happier. She started her journalism career as a political reporter in Ottawa, Canada's capital, and then made her foray into tech journalism at MobileSyrup and, most recently, Yahoo Finance Canada. When work isn't on her mind, she loves working out, reading, watching all kinds of TV shows, and planning what she's going to eat the next day.
Derrek resides on the Best Coast, originally from San Diego, and now living in Seattle. He's a long-time mobile tech enthusiast, starting with an obsession with Nokia that began at the age of 12. Since then, he's been lovingly known by most of his friends as the "Phone Guy." When he's not talking tech, he's either working out, hiking, playing video games (Playstation), or making videos.
Patrick is the eCommerce Editor of Android Central. After working in independent bookstores for the better part of a decade and using freelance writing as a side hustle, Patrick switched to writing full time in 2020. Patrick’s writing has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, The Hill, BestReviews, OddityMall, and many other publications across the web. He joined Android Central as the Deals and Commerce Writer in 2022 and now runs the site’s eCommerce efforts and coverage of major sale events.
Jerry Hildenbrand is a Linux Professional, aging hippie, and recovering engineer who would always rather be fishing. While not fishing, he's the editor in charge of touching things until they break, trying to figure stuff out, and the consummate Android expert. Jerry thinks the black jelly beans are the best and wears sneakers he bought in 1996. Born and raised in South Florida, Jerry now resides in a bunker somewhere in the mountains of West Virginia.
Nick started with DOS and NES and uses those fond memories of floppy disks and cartridges to fuel his opinions on modern tech. Whether it's VR, smart home gadgets, or something else that beeps and boops, he's been writing about it since 2011.
Harish Jonnalagadda tries to make sense of the befuddling maze that is the Asian smartphone industry. Before switching to phones, he used to write about PC hardware, covering motherboards and video cards. When he's not playing with the latest phones, he's either reading on his Kindle or trying to clear his backlog of games on Steam. He can also be found shouting at the TV over the weekends at Arsenal's continued woes.
Michael is a former ebook dev turned tech writer whose career arc took him from VR to wearables, emerging tech to mobile, before arriving at the world of Android. Outside of work he loves sports teams that disappoint him (Go Sharks, A's and Golden Bears!), D&D and Star Wars RPG campaigns, SFF novels, long runs, gaming on consoles and PC, and baking. During work, he'll do his best to make sure he doesn't recommend any product unless he'd regularly use it himself.
Andrew is a contributor with Android Central and is ready and willing to talk about all things Ravens, Caps, Orioles, UFC, and whatever new tech is being released at the time. Andrew drinks way too much coffee, but it's what keeps the motor going on a daily basis. You can find him lurking on Twitter from time to time, but usually, he's just rewatching Star Wars for the umpteenth time, even if it's just on in the background.
Namerah Saud Fatmi is an Editor and Writer for Android Central. She has a passion for all things tech & gaming and has been an honorary Goodreads librarian since 2011. When she isn't writing, she can be found chasing stray cats and dogs in the streets of Dhaka or slaying dragons in the land of Skyrim.
Nandika Ravi is the news editor at Android Central. Based in Toronto, after rocking the news scene as a multimedia reporter and editor at Rogers Sports and Media, she now brings her expertise into the tech ecosystem. When not breaking tech news, you can catch her sipping coffee at cozy cafes, exploring new trails with her boxer dog, or leveling up in the gaming universe.
Android Central Freelance Contributors
Android Central has many freelance writers that contribute to site's success. Our freelancers write a range of articles from daily news pieces, extended news analysis, reviews, and e-commerce articles.
Our freelancers are expected to uphold the same editorial standards and integrity when writing or updating their articles.
You can read and learn more about their backgrounds and interests here, where you can also contact them directly.
How we test
We are passionate about the products and services we review, dedicating countless hours to testing everything from smartphones to smart home devices. Our goal is to share this enthusiasm with our readers, conveying our expertise and authority. We take our responsibility to provide accurate, honest, and reliable reviews very seriously.
We do not receive compensation for reviews, nor do we allow brands to have pre-publication access or input into our review process unless specifically marked as SPONSORED CONTENT.
You can read more in-depth about how we test devices and why you can trust us.
Affiliate & advertising disclosure
We are committed to helping you find the best products and services for your needs and connecting you with trustworthy retailers where you can purchase them at competitive prices. Within our editorial content, we often provide links to products and services on retailer sites for which we can receive compensation – called an affiliate fee – if you click on those links or make purchases through them. That affiliate fee is paid to us by the retailer and does not directly affect the price you pay for the product or service.
Our expert editorial teams are independent. This means the products and services they select to appear in our articles are chosen based on their unbiased, expert judgement and relevance to the readers' needs and article content. Our editors do not consider retailers or commercial agreements when selecting products and services – the selection criteria are based solely on usefulness and value to our readers.
The curated product widgets that you see in some of our articles are intended to help you find the best products and services, at competitive prices, at trusted retailers. Those widgets are powered by our own software, called Hawk, which displays the latest product and price information from thousands of retailers. We will always do our best to ensure that we display the most up-to-date information possible. On occasion, a retailer may have updated their prices, up or down, before the adverts displayed by Hawk are updated. Retailers may also add delivery or other costs to the purchase – please see the retailer's site for more information. The affiliate fees we receive help us to continue developing Hawk as well as helping to pay our teams and other website costs.
We also run advertising in various forms. Ads on our websites are designed in a way that makes them clearly identifiable as ads and distinguishable from our editorial articles.
From time to time, we also publish paid-for editorial content on the site. This content is labelled so you can see who has funded it and how it was created. We have a full guide to content funding on Android Central. You can also see the full terms and conditions that apply to your use of our sites right here.
Android Central privacy policy
Android Central is part of Future PLC, an international media company that also includes the What to Watch and Windows Central communities. We are both fiercely committed to protecting your privacy. Please have a look at our in-depth privacy policy for details on how we ensure readers' privacy remains a priority.
Ethics and standards
Future, PLC is an IPSO company
Android Central is a member of the IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organization) which regulates the UK print and digital news industry. We abide by the Editors’ Code of Practice and are committed to upholding the highest standards of journalism. If you think that we have not met those standards and want to make a complaint, please contact legal@futurenet.com. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors’ Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk.
Community guidelines
Our comment section is for thoughtful discussion of article topics. Together we’re developing a space where people share your passion and where you can enjoy conversations built on a foundation of respect and common interests.
Our team is dedicated to providing quality content—please keep that in mind and keep disagreements respectful. Not every comment needs to be a debate – it’s fine to just talk! – but please approach all disagreements in a spirit of openness and tolerance.
If you feel like you’re getting too invested, take a deep breath and step away. You are never obligated to reply to a fellow commentator. If someone is breaching our rules or making the comments a less welcoming place then please use the report button so that our Community team can investigate further.
Whenever someone joins the comment section here at Android Central they should find them welcoming and insightful. We want to build a community that you’re proud to recommend to others and we can only do that together.
Please read our guidelines below to understand what is allowed and how our moderation system works.
Community Guidelines
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- Stay on Topic
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- Respectful Interaction
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- Spam Policy
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