Latest articles by Brady Snyder
How to uninstall the Android 16 beta
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
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.
NotebookLM can now help you discover sources on the web
Simpler studying Tired of manually adding sources to your NotebookLM projects? With today's update, you no longer need to.
Google's plan to steal ChatGPT's market share is all about Gemini's free tier
Big plans Gemini 2.5 Pro experimental is becoming available to free users less than a week after it was announced. What does that tell us about Google's AI strategy?
How to change back to a single notification and quick settings panel on One UI 7
Reverse it! Samsung made the controversial choice of switching to an iOS-like notification and quick settings panel, but you can reverse it in a few simple steps.
Gemini Live's new video streaming and screen sharing to work on any Android device
Compatibility Originally thought to be limited to newer devices, Gemini Live's new video features will work on any Android device with Gemini Advanced.
Gemini could be the next Google service reimagined for kids
Coming soon? An APK teardown of the Google app revealed hints that the company is working on a kid-friendly version of Gemini.
Google phones to get 'Battery health assistance' feature starting with Pixel 9a
Battery health Battery degradation is inevitable, and Google is trying to counteract it with a new feature first coming to the Google Pixel 9a in April.
Google is gifting its best AI model yet, Gemini 2.5 Pro (Exp), to free users
Blazing fast Google's experimental version of Gemini 2.5 Pro sits at the top of AI leaderboards, and it's now becoming available for free users.
Is Google One AI Premium the only mobile AI suite worth paying for?
Bad value? I usually scoff at the idea of paying for artificial intelligence software, but Google One AI Premium might be the only exception.
Google wants Pixel owners to know Palm Timer works with the rear cameras
Hands-free First, Google updated the Palm Timer description in Pixel Camera settings. Now, it has gone a step further with a new community post.
Google Meet now uses AI to show more faces in 'Dynamic layouts'
Get everybody in Ever wish you could fit more people on your screen during a meeting? With Dynamic layouts in Google Meet, now you can.
Need better sound? My favorite Beats headphones and speakers are up to $100 off
Spring savings Whether you're looking for a new pair of earbuds, headphones, or even a speaker, Best Buy's spring deals can save you a boatload of money.
The Light Phone 3 is here with miniature features, massive $799 price tag
Minimal The Light Phone 3 is now available for pre-order, packing a 3.92-inch AMOLED display and a camera for the first time.
Qualcomm's 'Elite' branding should stay exclusive to Oryon-based chips
Elite or budget? Qualcomm's Snapdragon "Elite" chips aren't a marketing gimmick — they're the real deal. But that will only remain true if the brand is used for Oryon-based chips.
Fitbit's Health Metrics are getting a redesign on Android and iOS
New looks Previously featuring a basic user-interface that felt like an afterthought, Fitbit is now rolling out a fresh new look for Health Metrics on mobile.
The March Workspace feature drop upgrades Gemini's note-taking and translation tools
Feature drop Google is now bundling features once scattered across the month into one big feature drop, and these are all the changes to Workspace in March 2025.
YouTube Music's personalized radio stations are getting even smarter
Big upgrades The YouTube Music app for Android is also gaining AI-generated My Mix titles, custom playlist thumbnails, and new AI cover art themes.
T-Mobile customers can now claim their free MLB.tv access through March 31
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.
Gemini could soon replace Google Assistant in Android Auto 14.0
Big switch Google appears to be slowly rolling out Android Auto 14.0, and in it there are signs that a switch from Assistant to Gemini is on the way.
Gemini 2.5 Pro is Google's latest AI model with thinking and multimodality built-in
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
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
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.
