Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Google used the Gemini API and AI Studio to make the I/O 2025 puzzle
Google AI Last week, Google revealed the date of Google I/O 2025 with an interactive puzzle game. It turns out that Gemini played a big role in making it.
T-Mobile to give customers MLB.tv access, and perhaps better balls and strikes
Carrier perks Automatic balls and strikes are being tested in Spring Training, powered by T-Mobile's 5G. Oh, and customers get MLB.tv free for the 10th straight season.
Samsung releases yet another One UI 7 beta update for the Galaxy S24
New betas Samsung's fifth One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series is rolling out in the U.S. now, and comes amidst lengthy One UI 7 rollout delays.
The Chromecast with Google TV is officially no longer available for purchase
Gone for good While you might be able to pick up the last few from third-party retailers, the Google Store no longer sells Chromecast with Google TV streaming dongles.
Gemini adds document upload and analysis for free users
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
