School
The University of Akron
Expertise
iOS, Tech Deals, Apple TV+
- Nichols has written and published over 1000 tech articles.
- His obsession with tech began when he started building computers at the age of 14.
- He has provided coverage for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference on four occasions and dreams of one day reporting live from Apple Park.
Experience
Nichols began his writing journey in 2020 as a contributor for the Akron-based magazine The Devil Strip, where he covered stories about businesses and locations unique to the area. Shortly thereafter, he began cutting his teeth in tech after joining The Mac Observer as a freelance writer. During his time there, he covered a variety of topics, including Apple news, Pokémon GO, and detailing his experiments running iOS developer betas on his iPhone. Looking to further explore his passion for ranting about all things geeky, he joined the BGR team in 2025.
Education
Nichols has a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master's degree in English literature and composition from The University of Akron.
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