
Phil Nickinson
Phil is the father of two beautiful girls and is the Dad behind Modern Dad. Before that he spent seven years at the helm of Android Central. Before that he spent a decade in a newsroom of a two-time Pulitzer Prize-finalist newspaper. Before that — well, we don't talk much about those days.
Latest articles by Phil Nickinson

What's new on Amazon Video for June 2018
By Phil Nickinson published
Here comes summer. And here come a lot of great things to watch on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video Channels.

Best streaming solution for Apple users
By Phil Nickinson published
Yeah, Apple TV is a must-have for those of us with iPhones and iPads. But it's really just the start of the conversation.

Hulu Live (finally) gets an on-screen guide on Apple TV
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Xbox one, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Nintendo Switch get it first.

First look at Omron Evolv: Smart blood pressure tracking on Android
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Second in a series of how Phil is trying to not die after years and years of running Android Central. (And doing other unhealthy things.)

Why I'll only drink coffee from this $150, iOS-connected mug
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Only peasants drink coffee from a mug that doesn't have its own battery and heating element — to say nothing of Bluetooth and an app and upgradable firmware, right? RIGHT?

Jaybird X3 may be the perfect sport buds
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Wherein ye olde Modern Dad discovers the Jaybird X3 are a great companion for the gym, a quick jog, or really for whatever ...

Delta: Fly like the 1 percent, compute like a chump with a free low-end MacBook Air
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Opera Mini for iPhone -- SPE at Mobile World Congress 2010
By Phil Nickinson last updated

HTC and Under Armour announce iOS-compatible Grip fitness tracker
By Phil Nickinson last updated
We've patiently been awaiting the first wearable from smartphone (and tablet) manufacturer HTC. Today, we've got it — and it supports the iPhone.

Pioneer's NEX Apple CarPlay units get a firmware update with various fixes
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Update over USB or SD card for the latest firmware from Pioneer for its connected head units

Pioneer's AVH-4100NEX CarPlay head unit now shipping for $700
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Dumb car stereos are about to truly get smart as the automotive solutions from Apple (and Google) hit the market.

Rachio's second-gen smart sprinkler controller is still a must-have for homeowners
By Phil Nickinson last updated
If you have a lawn, you'll need to water it. And the Rachio connected controller will do it smarter — and save you money at the same time.
Here they come: iPad mini shipping notifications out ahead of tomorrow's delivery
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Encrypt your family: Sending safer, smarter messages
By Phil Nickinson last updated
I just wanted my family's messaging habits to be a little more secure. And the move was easier than I expected.

Coin, the one credit card to rule them all, now available for backers, sort of
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Win a free Nintendo Classic and Bluetooth controller from Modern Dad!
By Phil Nickinson last updated
It's contest time, again, boys and girls! Up for grabs this time is one of the hottest gaming gadgets of the past year — the Nintendo Classic!

Google Play Music for iPhone integrates Songza in Material Design update
By Phil Nickinson last updated

Wireless Charging 101 with Modern Dad
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Android and iPhone living together with the magical glow of wireless charging. It truly is the future, folks.

HTC 10 supports Apple's AirPlay streaming standard
By Phil Nickinson last updated
A three-finger swipe will stream to Apple TV, or any AirPlay-capable speaker or receiver, without a third-party app.

Meitu — What you need to know about privacy and the filtering app
By Phil Nickinson last updated
Is handing over a lot of your phone's sensitive information worth a making over your face in the kawaii "cutesy" style? Modern Dad says think twice.