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 2.5 Pro is Google's latest AI model with thinking and multimodality built-in
By Brady Snyder published
New models Gemini 2.5 Pro is here, with native support for thinking and multimodality, plus a context window that'll soon grow to two million tokens.

USB-C AirPods Max are getting an upgrade Android headphones had all along
By Brady Snyder published
Too late? The newest AirPods Max are only now gaining support for a feature that most of its competitors have had for a long while

Google reveals Pixel Buds Pro 2 cleaning tips that can 'greatly affect' sound
By Brady Snyder published
Spring cleaning Worried about cleaning your Pixel Buds Pro 2 the wrong way? Here's the official word from Google on what you should do.

Google is rolling out video and screen sharing support for Gemini Live
By Brady Snyder published
Multimodal AI Nearly a year after demoing Project Astra at Google I/O, real-time multimodal video inputs are hitting Gemini Live for paid subscribers.

Android 16 Beta 3: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Brady Snyder last updated
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.

Google Vids can now generate AI voiceovers for your videos
By Brady Snyder published
Recording studio Google Vids could already help you create videos and scripts, but it's taking its skills to the next level with AI-generated voiceovers.

Instant Hotspot is available on the Samsung Galaxy S25 for the first time
By Brady Snyder published
New features Now, you can share your Galaxy phone's hotspot with any Android tablet instantly — not just with Samsung-made tablets.

Epic Games is offering a free game weekly on its Android app store
By Brady Snyder published
Free stuff! Epic is trying to grow its Epic Games Store on mobile, which is a Google Play Store competitor. That means you'll get free games for using it.

The switch from Google Assistant to Gemini might kill Nest speakers and displays
By Brady Snyder published
Wrong move Google Nest products have historically been low-powered, affordable smart home devices. If Google Assistant is ditched for Gemini, they'll be changed forever.

Spectrum and Xfinity Mobile users to get satellite texting with select Android phones
By Brady Snyder published
Satellite messaging Verizon became the first carrier to bring satellite texting to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 users, and now more carriers are following suit.

Gmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
By Brady Snyder published
Mail upgrades Gmail's upgraded search algorithm will factor in recency, most-clicked emails and frequent contacts, rather than solely focusing on chronological order.

Samsung expands list of Galaxy phones and tablets set to get One UI 7
By Brady Snyder published
Coming Soon An update from Samsung Newsroom in Singapore confirms 15 more Galaxy devices will get the boost to One UI 7.

Google Messages will eventually let you delete RCS chats for everyone
By Brady Snyder published
UNDO Google Messages might steal a fan-favorite iMessage feature in the future, allowing users to delete RCS chats for everyone.

Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5. Why could this be a big deal?
By Brady Snyder published
Chip change Google is reportedly making a manufacturing shift with its next-generation Tensor processors, switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. Here's what it all means.

Google Pixel 9a vs. Nothing Phone 3a Pro: The sensible and enthusiast picks
By Brady Snyder published
Something or nothing? Google's new Pixel 9a might not have the flashy specs of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, but it's a more reliable handset in North America.

Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Features or form factor?
By Brady Snyder published
iOS vs. Android Google's new Pixel 9a keeps a sub-$500 price point and adds a ton of features, but how does it compare to the pricier iPhone 16e? Let's find out.

You can finally use Gemini without a Google account, but there's a catch
By Brady Snyder published
Private access Gemini has long required a Google account for access, but it's now following the footsteps of ChatGPT by dropping that requirement on the web.

The first Snapdragon 8s Elite phones could launch next month, leaker claims
By Brady Snyder published
Upcoming launch Qualcomm's upcoming budget chip, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, could be hitting shelves in select smartphones starting in April 2025.

Google rolls out Android 16 Beta 3.1 patch with crucial bug fixes
By Brady Snyder published
Bugs squashed Android 16 Beta 3.1 is becoming available for Pixel devices enrolled in the Android Beta Program with fixes for a few annoying bugs.

Nothing Phone 3a vs. Phone 2a: Setting the standard again
By Brady Snyder published
Midrange showdown With only a slight price hike and many more features, the Nothing Phone 3a is a more well-rounded mid-ranger than the Nothing Phone 2a.

Nothing Phone 3a Pro vs. Phone 2a Plus: More than meets the eye
By Brady Snyder published
Pro or plus? Nothing's Phone 3a Pro is holistically a better smartphone than the Phone 3a, whereas the Phone 2a Plus only had a chip upgrade compared to the Phone 2a.

Nothing's Essential Space is the AI hub Pixel Screenshots should've been
By Brady Snyder published
AI helper Essential Space is a unified area for AI help on the Nothing Phone 3a series, and every other brand should take notice.

Google Calendar's web client gains a Gemini in Workspace side panel
By Brady Snyder published
AI planner A Gemini side panel is rolling out as part of Google Calendar's web client, and it'll try to be your AI personal assistant.
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