Mariyan Slavov - Senior Mobile Tech Journalist and Reviewer
mariyan.s@phonearena.com
Mariyan (Murray) spent most of his childhood tinkering with gadgets and trying to find out how things work. His passion for technology resulted in toy robots, RC cars, and even game consoles being taken apart often beyond repair.
His quest to find the secrets of the Universe led Mariyan to a major in Nuclear Physics, and countless nights of stargazing through his 90mm refractor telescope.
From a very early age, Mariyan was fascinated by another very powerful and somewhat magical device of human civilization - writing. He devoured hundreds of books in dusty libraries - from run-of-the-mill crime thrillers and science fiction all the way up to Raymond Queneau’s Exercises in Style.
After writing and publishing poems and short stories of his own, Mariyan decided to pursue a career in writing and ended up graduating with distinction in Journalism and Mass Communications.
This strange amalgamation of tech and scribble led Mariyan to the position of Editor-in-Chief of PCWorld Bulgaria. When computers started to disguise themselves as phones, Mariyan decided to follow the trail and landed a job as a writer at PhoneArena.
If you ask him a provocative question such as “Android or iPhone?” you’ll get a meticulous dissection of pros and cons, along with a thousand-word essay on how technology impacts humanity.
His all-time favorite smartphone is an obscure Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray which he still owns and keeps in “perfect working order.” Mariyan enjoys writing about fringe technologies such as graphene batteries, holographic smartphone displays, smart contact lenses, and nanotechnology.
When he’s not on duty you can find him noodling on his electric guitar, practicing his Japanese, or clocking miles on the running track. Mariyan spent three years fencing on a national level but now he prefers to fire up his PlayStation 4 Pro and hit the racing track in Gran Turismo. If he feels nostalgic he plays Final Fantasy VII Remake, and reads Haruki Murakami.
His quest to find the secrets of the Universe led Mariyan to a major in Nuclear Physics, and countless nights of stargazing through his 90mm refractor telescope.
From a very early age, Mariyan was fascinated by another very powerful and somewhat magical device of human civilization - writing. He devoured hundreds of books in dusty libraries - from run-of-the-mill crime thrillers and science fiction all the way up to Raymond Queneau’s Exercises in Style.
After writing and publishing poems and short stories of his own, Mariyan decided to pursue a career in writing and ended up graduating with distinction in Journalism and Mass Communications.
This strange amalgamation of tech and scribble led Mariyan to the position of Editor-in-Chief of PCWorld Bulgaria. When computers started to disguise themselves as phones, Mariyan decided to follow the trail and landed a job as a writer at PhoneArena.
If you ask him a provocative question such as “Android or iPhone?” you’ll get a meticulous dissection of pros and cons, along with a thousand-word essay on how technology impacts humanity.
His all-time favorite smartphone is an obscure Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray which he still owns and keeps in “perfect working order.” Mariyan enjoys writing about fringe technologies such as graphene batteries, holographic smartphone displays, smart contact lenses, and nanotechnology.
When he’s not on duty you can find him noodling on his electric guitar, practicing his Japanese, or clocking miles on the running track. Mariyan spent three years fencing on a national level but now he prefers to fire up his PlayStation 4 Pro and hit the racing track in Gran Turismo. If he feels nostalgic he plays Final Fantasy VII Remake, and reads Haruki Murakami.
Recent articles by Mariyan
Do we need a cheaper Galaxy S24 Ultra made by… Asus?
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Phone with a transparent screen: is that even possible?
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iPad Pro (2024) VS iPad Pro (2022): Expectations
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Honor Magic 6 Pro: AI Wars
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Wireless charging explained! Everything you need to know
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Honor and Gameloft want you to game on a foldable
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Living with a phone without a selfie camera (sort of)
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Lithium-silicon smartphone batteries explained
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Gorilla Glass Armor: What is it and how is it made?
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Vote now: Pixel 9 Pro leaked design—hot or not?
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OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus Open: To fold or not to fold?
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What is Bluetooth 5.4? Everything you need to know
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The best Galaxy S24 screen protectors
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The best Galaxy S24 cases
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Vote now: What's your favorite Galaxy S24 Ultra feature?
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Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: It's all about that size!
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Galaxy S24 Plus vs Galaxy S23 Plus: The era of AI is upon us
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Wi-Fi 7 explained: Everything you need to know
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Vote now: Would you ever buy a gaming phone?
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Smartphone camera sensors explained
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What is Wi-Fi 6E: Everything you need to know
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Vote now: What will be your next phone?
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Vote now: OnePlus 12 - hot or not?
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Vote now: Do you use apps to track health and fitness?
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Vote now: Would you buy a phone without a front camera?
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Vote now: What's your favorite smartphone accessory?
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Vote now: What's on your bucket list this Black Friday?
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Vote now: Do we still need physical SIM cards?
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Vote now: Do you own a VR/AR headset?
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Apple Watch Black Friday 2023 deals
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Vote now: Do you keep track of your phone screen time?
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Best Flip Phones of 2023
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Vote now: Do you use a custom ringtone on your phone?
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Tech jokes of the week - who doesn't like a good laugh?
Mariyan Slavov
Vote now: Do you use autocorrect on your phone?
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Vote now: Galaxy S24 design renders - hot or not?
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Fake apps! Don't get tricked by these chameleons!
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Vote now: Do we really need a phone with a stylus in 2023?
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Vote now: What's your favorite smartwatch brand?
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Xiaomi 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The waiting game
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Xiaomi 14 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Titanium for everyone!
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Vote now: OnePlus Open - hot or not?
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Pixel 8 vs iPhone 14: Future versus past
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Pixel 8 vs iPhone 15: The new compact norm
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Vote now: Google Pixel Watch 2 - hot or not?
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The best Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro screen protectors
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Vote now: Would you buy a 2TB phone?
Mariyan Slavov
Vote now: Are you excited about the upcoming Pixel 8 series?
Mariyan Slavov