Kris Carlon

Kris Carlon is an accomplished tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering Android, coming from a background in publishing and criticism. He is perhaps most known for leaking the Nexus 5X and for securing the admission from LG that led to the bootloop class action lawsuit.

As Content Director for Authority Media, Kris oversees all content production across Android Authority, Sound Guys, and other sites. Kris’ deep knowledge of the Android platform and his ability to identify underlying currents in the tech industry have earned him a reputation as a trusted expert, whether he’s writing about smartphones, wearables, or smart home devices. He’s also partial to waxing lyrical about the Android OS.

Kris’ first phone was the HTC Dream and his current gadget lineup includes the Honor Magic Vs, 2023 MacBook Pro, Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Huawei Watch D. He’s a ten-year veteran of trade shows like CES, MWC, and IFA and has spoken at tech events including Web Summit.