Tripp Mickle is a seasoned technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal, with a strong focus on smartphones and Apple. Having captured the evolution of smartphone technology and rising anxiety that comes with low battery levels, he has also covered the emergence of the iPhone. Beyond technology, Mickle lends his expertise to events such as the Olympics and SEC football, as well as the world of spirits, with a fondness for bourbon and beer. Holding a Master of Science in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wake Forest University, Mickle has worked his way up the industry ladder, including stints at Sportsbusiness Journal/Daily, Newsday, and Tahoe World. If you need to contact him, he can easily be found on Twitter at @trippmickle or reached via email at tripp.mickle@wsj.com.