
Brady Snyder
Brady is a tech journalist for Android Central, with a focus on news, phones, tablets, audio, wearables, and software. He has spent the last three years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor's degree in journalism. His work has been published in XDA, Android Police, Tech Advisor, iMore, Screen Rant, and Android Headlines. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching Big East basketball.
Latest articles by Brady Snyder

Gemini adds document upload and analysis for free users
By Brady Snyder published
Free features Google added document upload support to Gemini Advanced in 2024, and it's now bringing the functionality to free users for the first time.

Nothing says there was 'no intent to mislead' in Phone 3a camera comparison
By Brady Snyder published
Just a mistake Nothing's misleading camera comparison between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the unreleased Phone 3a was an unintentional mistake, the company says.

Samsung confirms the existence of the unreleased Galaxy A56, A36, and A26
By Brady Snyder published
Budget Galaxy We know that the Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 are in the pipeline — but Samsung just confirmed that on its Chilean service website.

Google Meet gets scrollable captions to help you stay in the loop during calls
By Brady Snyder published
Quick recap We're not saying you should doze off during a meeting, but if you did, this new Google Meet feature would come in handy.

Google brings a Circle to Search-like feature to iOS via the Chrome, Search apps
By Brady Snyder published
Cross-platform Google is making it easy to search for content on your screen with the Chrome app on iOS, just like it did with Circle to Search on Android.

The Google Pixel 10 has a model number, according to GSMA database entries
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh leaks Google is working on the Pixel 10 series, and entries in the GSMA database appear to reveal all four model numbers.

Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is proof that we don't need Qualcomm for 5G
By Brady Snyder published
Shakeup It took Apple a big acquisition and many years, but it finally developed a modem worth replacing Qualcomm's with — what does that mean for Android?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Plus: Time for an early upgrade?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Worth the upgrade? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus features a new chip and more AI than ever, but is that enough to get Galaxy S23 Plus owners to upgrade?

The first 6 things you should do with the Samsung Galaxy S25
By Brady Snyder published
Must-try features Samsung refreshed the Galaxy S25 with One UI 7 and new Galaxy AI features — these are the six that you need to try immediately after upgrading.

Gemini is no longer available in the Google app for iOS
By Brady Snyder published
Time to switch Many months after Google created an official Gemini app for the iPhone, it's shuttering Gemini support in the Google app for iOS.

Gemini might be prepping AI video generation for a future update
By Brady Snyder published
AI Vids Code files uncovered in an APK teardown reveal that Google may be toying with adding video generation features to Gemini.

Google's extra step for Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch is now available
By Brady Snyder published
Avoiding accidentals Google's previously-announced extra step for Emergency SOS is now available on Pixel Watch to help avoid accidental triggers.

Nothing Phone 3a series to offer 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom
By Brady Snyder published
Camera upgrades Nothing is aiming to deliver a "pro-level camera system" on the midrange Phone 3a series, including three 50MP lenses.

Paramount and YouTube TV finalize deal keeping CBS, CBS Sports available
By Brady Snyder published
Here to stay YouTube and Paramount were struggling to reach "a fair deal," potentially causing all 30+ Paramount channels to disappear. That crisis was avoided.

How to use AI Drawing Assist on the Samsung Galaxy S25
By Brady Snyder published
Generative AI Samsung offers an AI Drawing Assist feature that's available virtually everywhere in One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 — here's how to use it.

I spent weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Google Pixel 9 — my favorite surprised me
By Brady Snyder published
fancy flagships Samsung and Google's newest base-model flagships couldn't be more different, despite costing the same amount of cash. Here's how they fare in the real world.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs. regular Snapdragon 8 Elite: Is there a difference?
By Brady Snyder published
Chip showdown I tested Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset against the new "for Galaxy" variant in the Samsung Galaxy S25 — here's what I learned.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: It all comes down to the cameras
By Brady Snyder last updated
Android action The top Pixel and the middle Galaxy S25 model are a lot closer than you may expect. Here's which one you should buy.

Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Powerbeats Pro: A killer upgrade for runners and gym nuts alike
By Brady Snyder published
Heart Beats Apple took almost six years to upgrade the Powerbeats Pro, so are the Powerbeats Pro 2 worth the wait? You should know about these differences before upgrading.

Google TV Streamer update seemingly kills Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD formats for good
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes The latest update for the Google TV Streamer fixes a few bugs, but it also confirms that Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD formats were never coming.

YouTube TV reaches temporary deal to keep Paramount channels, including CBS
By Brady Snyder published
Put on hold Just before Paramount properties and channels were set to disappear from YouTube TV, the two sides reached a temporary agreement and will continue negotiating.

Google updates Gemini Live, plans screen sharing and live video support
By Brady Snyder published
Live upgrades Google appears to be upgrading Gemini Live with new models, and is teasing new features on the horizon, including screen sharing and live video support.

Android 16 Beta 2 is here with new media, camera, and graphics updates
By Brady Snyder published
Early preview Android 16 Beta 2 is landing on Pixel phones enrolled in the Android Beta Program, and it brings a few big changes.
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