Antonio Villas-Boas

Antonio Villas-Boas is a consumer tech expert with over a decade of experience testing and reviewing smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, and phone carriers.

Experience

Antonio joined the Business Insider team in 2015 as a tech reporter on the news desk and moved to the service journalism team in 2020. As Business Insider’s senior tech reporter, Antonio has developed industry-leading battery-life tests for smartphones and tablets, and has covered and reviewed hundreds (if not thousands) of products from major brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, and OnePlus since as far back as Samsung’s Galaxy S6, the original Apple Watch, and the very first Google Pixel. This decade-plus of experience has given him tremendous insights into what consumer tech truly stands the test of time and what will be irrelevant in just a few years' time (RIP The Pebble).

Antonio is also an experienced deal hunter, surfacing the best discounts on phones, laptops, and smartwatches for readers during sale events like Prime Day, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday. 

Previously, Antonio was a consumer-electronics analyst at PCMag and ran his own blog. 

Why you can trust Antonio

Antonio approaches all his reviews not only as a tech expert but as a consumer himself. He reads every word of fine print in the phone carrier plans he reviews, and is deeply skeptical of deals that promise you the latest iPhone model for free. (Spoiler: it might be “free,” but you could be stuck with it for three years.)

He largely recommends less expensive and small-scale fixes to upgrade your existing tech before considering buying the latest and flashiest in new tech. Antonio believes his role as the go-to “tech guy” for his family and friends extends to his readers as well; he only recommends products that have stood up to the testing process.

Scripps News, NewsNation, Fox 5 DC, NBC LX, and Rich DeMuro’s “Rich On Tech” radio show have requested his commentary and expertise. 

Expertise

His expertise includes:

• Phones, including the iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy models

• Phone accessories, including charging cables, phone cases, and protection plans

• Smartwatches, including the Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Pixel Watch

• Mobile carrier plans, including major carriers and MVNOs

• Tablets, including iPads and Galaxy Tabs

• Laptops and computers, including MacBooks and Windows models

• Computer accessories, including mice, keyboards, and monitors

Education

Antonio graduated from Colgate University in 2009 with a bachelor's degree in history.

Outside of work

Besides testing tech products, Antonio’s second full-time job is as a dad to two young kids. His ideal day would be spent on a lake in the Adirondacks.

You can contact Antonio with tips and cool tech via email at: avillasboas@businessinsider.com

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