
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

Android 12 and 12L have received their last official Google security update
By Brady Snyder published
These devices won't get the April 2025 security patch, or any future releases.

Google raises Android 15's onboard storage requirements to 32GB
By Brady Snyder published
Upgrades required Android 15 marks the first time Google is raising the official storage requirements for Android since 2022, but most phones won't be affected.

OnePlus 13T leak reveals back design with all-new camera bump
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh looks The OnePlus 13T's rear designed has leaked in an image that looks official, and we now know what the three finish options will be called.

Google Messages will soon use color to differentiate RCS and SMS, MMS users
By Brady Snyder published
Color coded Google Messages will use tags and colors to differentiate SMS, MMS, and RCS users before you send a message in a future update.

Here's how Google is shaking up the A-series lineup following Pixel 9a launch
By Brady Snyder published
Discounts? Google expectedly axed the Pixel 7a from the Google Store following the Pixel 9a launch, but did something surprising with the Pixel 8a.

The Apple Maps web client beta now runs on Android phone browsers
By Brady Snyder published
Easy access Apple Maps may be the next Apple service to work on Android, at least partially. The web client now works on mobile browsers.

Replacement Samsung Galaxy Ring charging cases will cost a pretty penny
By Brady Snyder published
Bank-breaker Samsung originally only sold replacement Galaxy Ring cases through customer support requests. Now, they're available at more retailers — at a high price.

Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs. Venu 3: Which casual fitness watch is best?
By Brady Snyder published
Starter smartwatch Garmin's latest entry-level fitness watch, the Vivoactive 6, is here. But how does it compare to the Venu 3, which is almost two years old now?

Google's Veo 2 becomes widely available as it teases Gemini 2.5 Flash
By Brady Snyder published
Rolling out At Google Cloud Next, the company previewed the next Gemini 2.5 Flash model and announced that Veo 2 is now widely available.

I spent weeks with the Google Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 — you should buy this one
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel perfect The Google Pixel 9 is often on sale for just slightly more than the midrange Pixel 9a, so why buy the latter?

I put the Google Pixel 9a, 8a, and 7a cameras to the test — here's what I learned
By Brady Snyder published
Camera showdown The Google Pixel 9a has an all-new primary camera sensor, but is it really better than the one found on the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a? Let's find out.

Google releases enterprise-grade Gemini tier in Android Studio
By Brady Snyder published
AI coding Business with concerns about using AI for code development can subscribe to Gemini's business tier, which adds security protections and IP rights.

Loss of Pulse Detection is finally rolling out to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US
By Brady Snyder published
Safety Loss of Pulse Detection, a feature that can call emergency services if your Pixel Watch 3 can't find a pulse, is rolling out now.

Gemini Live's video streaming, screen sharing support comes to Pixel 9 series
By Brady Snyder published
Rolling out Gemini Live with live video streaming and screen sharing is available on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 starting today.

Garmin Instinct 3 vs. Fenix 8: Not really a fair fight
By Brady Snyder published
Smartwatch showdown The Garmin Fenix 8 trounces the Instinct 3 in terms of features, but don't count the latter out if you're looking for a less smart adventure watch.

How to use the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
By Brady Snyder published
Space-saving Running out of space on your Android phone? These Files by Google tips and tricks will help you save the day.

Hey Samsung, where's the Galaxy Tab S10?
By Brady Snyder published
MIA Four "Samsung Galaxy Tab S10" models later, there's still no regular-sized Galaxy Tab S10.

TikTok avoids a US ban for a second time thanks to Trump's 75-day reprieve
By Brady Snyder published
Still here TikTok, which was originally required to reach a "qualified divestiture" agreement by April 5, gets another 75 days.

T-Mobile will only push away customers by requiring apps for in-store changes
By Brady Snyder published
Say it ain't so T-Mobile wants customers to make purchases and account changes in the T-Life app — even while in-store. That's a bad idea.

Intel Unison, a powerful free app bridging Android phones and PCs, is shutting down
By Brady Snyder published
Gone for good Intel Unison is arguably the most powerful tool used to connect Android devices to PCs, but it won't be around for much longer.

OnePlus exec teases the OnePlus 13T will be a tiny phone with a big battery
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon Following up on OnePlus' April Fool's Day teaser, the head of OnePlus China shared a few details about the company's next smartphone.

How to uninstall the Android 16 beta
By Brady Snyder published
Opt out! Google Pixel 6 and newer phones can test out Android beta updates early, but what if you've had enough? Here's how to uninstall them.

Meta is now the 'Official Fan Technology Partner' of UFC — here's what that means
By Brady Snyder published
Fight! In a multiyear deal, Meta and UFC agreed to make Meta AI, Meta Glasses, Meta Quest, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads a key part of future fights.
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