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Stanley Martin

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Contributor Since January, 2025
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About Stanley Martin

Stanley is a Smart TV author at Android Police with over 10 years experience in testing and writing about different tech gadgets. He has been reviewing TVs since the days of CRT, rear-projection and plasma.  Prior to joining AP, Stanley served as a senior tech writer at Smarttechmind covering the broader consumer tech industry.

What was your first phone and what do you remember about it?

My first phone was the legendary Motorola Razr. Sleek, shiny, and cool, I felt like James Bond every time I flipped it open! Texting on that tiny keypad was like playing a mini piano concerto. And the ringtones? Pure symphony. I had the Mission Impossible theme, which made every call feel like a top-secret mission.

How long have you been interested in technology?

For as long as I can remember—probably since I tried to configure my first smartphone and accidentally set the language to Mandarin, turning every notification into a mystery!

What tech products or categories are you most passionate about?

Smart TVs and everything you might want to connect to them.

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Access your LG TV like a technician!

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