Portrait of Robert Triggs

Robert Triggs

Senior Features Editor and Head of Testing

Editor. Engineer.

By trade: I lead technical features and product testing at Android Authority, breaking down complex technical topics — including mobile processors, networking, and machine learning — into clear, practical guidance for millions of readers.

With 13 years of experience in writing, reviewing, and editing, I combine editorial judgment with hands-on testing experience and thorough research. Since 2022, I have led in-house software development for news aggregation, bespoke benchmarks, and data presentation for reviews and video.

By night: I design valve amplifiers, write embedded C firmware for microcontrollers, build bespoke Android testing and benchmarking capabilities, and chip away at a real-time DSP engine written in Zig.

Expertise

What I Do

Editorial leadership, hands-on device testing, bespoke software tooling, embedded systems development, and audio engineering — spanning the tools I build, the hardware I design, and the stories I write.

Editorial Leadership

Building feature strategies, improving publication quality, and shaping stories that balance technical accuracy with accessibility.

Testing Methodology

Structured device testing with repeatable criteria for performance, battery, camera, software behavior, and long-term usability.

Product Photography

Creating high-quality visuals for reviews and features that present products clearly while supporting the story with purposeful imagery.

Audio Engineering

BSc (Hons) in Sound Engineering with a focus on circuit design and signal processing. Projects ranging from low voltage valves to a DSP Engine in Zig.

View Low Voltage Valve Pedal project

Bespoke Tooling & Automation

Building internal tools for daily operations, including a social and news tracker to spot trending topics.

View Data Lab project

Custom Benchmarks

In-house tools to map performance from on-device data, including FPS analysis for game footage, charging power, and real battery life.

View FrameLab project

Topic Authority

  • Audio
  • Mobile Processors
  • Silicon
  • 5G
  • AI / ML
  • Android
  • USB Power Delivery
  • Display Tech
  • Image Sensors

Skills & Programming

  • C
  • Python
  • Zig
  • PCB Design
  • SQLite
  • PostgreSQL
  • Slack API
  • Docker
  • Charts
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom
  • Opencode

Contact

Professional contact

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