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
Instagram tries to capitalize on TikTok uncertainty with new 'Edits' app
By Brady Snyder published
The irony Meta's building quite the reputation for trying to steal users while their competitors are down.
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon 8 Elite lineup with new 7-core variant
By Brady Snyder published
New chip The lower-tier offering comes as Qualcomm is rumored to be working on midrange and overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite variants.
TikTok announces it is in the process of restoring service in the US
By Brady Snyder last updated
Comeback time TikTok is officially shut down for U.S. users tonight, but it looks like it'll make a speedy comeback.
Android phone makers want your smartphone to survive a kitchen nightmare
By Brady Snyder published
Gimmick or game-changer? Phone brands are getting crazy confident about their devices' durability, but what exactly does that mean for you?
How to sync notifications on Pixel phones and tablets
By Brady Snyder published
Time saver The first Pixel Feature Drop of Android 15 added a convenient notification syncing feature. Here's how to get started using it.
The Porsche Design Honor Magic 7 RSR will debut in Europe next month
By Brady Snyder published
Luxury phone Porsche Design and Honor once again collaborated to make a flashy phone priced like a
The Honor Magic 7 Pro arrives in Europe with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for £1,100
By Brady Snyder published
Fancy flagships The Honor Magic 7 Pro is now available for pre-order in Europe, bringing a few tweaks compared to the China variant that launched last year.
T-Mobile, Starlink enable satellite texting early for people impacted by Los Angeles fires
By Brady Snyder published
Early Access T-Mobile and SpaceX have been working on bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to customers for a while, and it’s flipping on the feature early to help.
Google CEO hints at 'amazing' progress of AI features set for 2025 in internal email
By Brady Snyder published
Upcoming features Sundar Pichai seemingly has high hopes for Google's AI plans for 2025, according to an email sent to employees this week.
OnePlus 13 buyers in India get a warranty guarantee that feels too good to be true
By Brady Snyder published
Big promises The OnePlus 13's warranty guarantees in India are sure to make North American buyers just a bit jealous.
These are the official Samsung Galaxy S25 wallpapers, leaker claims
By Brady Snyder published
Sneak peek With the Samsung Galaxy S25 launch only a few weeks away, this leak gives us a glimpse at the phones' wallpaper.
Google Home's presence sensing is getting smarter in latest test
By Brady Snyder published
Smarter sensing Google is experimenting with using speakers, displays, streaming sticks, and game consoles to detect whether you're home or away.
Google wants you to listen to your Discover feed with 'Daily Listen' experiment
By Brady Snyder published
Quick listening Following Notebook LM's personalized Audio Overview in Spotify Wrapped 2024, Google now wants to turn your Discover feed into a podcast.
Qualcomm seemingly confirms the Galaxy S25 series will have a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip
By Brady Snyder published
Blazing fast It has been long rumored that the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will exclusively use Qualcomm processors, and that's now all but confirmed.
Honor to bring roughly 30 products to Indonesia in 2025
By Brady Snyder published
Expansion Honor is finding immense success in the overseas market, and it's expanding to Indonesia in a big way this year.
Asus' ROG Phone 9 Pro is the best gaming phone, and it's here in the US
By Brady Snyder published
It's about time The Asus ROG Phone 9 series is all about flashy performance, and it's now available for purchase in the U.S.
Android XR and mixed-reality prototypes remind us not to get excited too early
By Brady Snyder published
Not so fast Big tech companies want you to know they're working on XR, but don't have anything for you to buy. You shouldn't fall for it.
January 2025 security patch rolling out for Google Pixel devices, here's what's fixed
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed The January 2025 security patch is available now for Google Pixel 6 and newer phones and tablets with bug fixes and improvements.
Google Home APIs and runtime are now entering public developer beta
By Brady Snyder published
Happy testing Announced at Google I/O 2024, the Home APIs and Home runtime are now making their way into the hands of all Android developers.
OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 11: Time for an upgrade?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Something new The OnePlus 13 has a flashy refreshed design and a powerful processor, and we're here to help you figure out if that's worth upgrading from your OnePlus 11.
OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Raw performance or polished software?
By Brady Snyder last updated
New Flagships Is it better to go with the sure-thing Pixel or the flashy OnePlus? We're here to help you decide.
Does the OnePlus 13 support MagSafe wireless charging?
By Brady Snyder published
Magnetic charging? OnePlus has always been known for fast charging speeds, but does the latest OnePlus 13 support Qi2 and MagSafe?
Samsung to reveal the Galaxy S25 series on January 22 at Unpacked event
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon We now know exactly when Samsung will reveal the Galaxy S25 series, new Galaxy AI features, and more.
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