Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Google might finally let you sync Pixel notifications over cellular data
Smoother syncing A hidden toggle hints that Google may eventually let Pixel users sync their notification statuses over cellular data.
Samsung's Galaxy A16 5G comes to the US with a bigger screen and longer software support
Budget smartphone The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G will be available in the U.S. next week for $199 with a stellar value proposition.
Samsung might use an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite 'for Galaxy' in the Galaxy S25 series
Faster speeds Like prior Galaxy phones, the Galaxy S25 series is now expected to feature a boosted version of the latest Snapdragon chip.
The OnePlus 13R could get a main camera boost and a telephoto lens
Perfect picture The OnePlus 13R will get a new main camera sensor and a telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, according to the latest leak.
The budget Samsung Galaxy Z Flip FE tipped to feature a flagship-caliber display
Midrange competitor A great display is a good start for the Galaxy Z Flip FE giving the Motorola Razr a run for its money.
LineageOS 22.1, based on Android 15, is already available for over 100 devices
Legacy devices LineageOS 22.1 arrives with two new apps and a new plan to tackle Android's fresh rollout schedule.
OnePlus could be readying a Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro with new health features
Next generation An APK teardown of the OHealth app reveals a new slate of fitness and health features that could arrive on the OnePlus Watch 3.
Vivo to try and beat Apple Vision Pro with a new mixed-reality headset in 2025
New competitor At an event this week, Vivo announced its plans to develop and reveal a mixed-reality headset in late 2025 — better than Vision Pro.
A massive leak seemingly reveals official OnePlus 13R renders and colors
Big reveal Ahead of a launch that's just a week away, a leak gives us our first real look at the OnePlus 13R.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series could borrow this safety feature from Apple and Google
Crash detection The same car crash sensor found on the Galaxy S24 series is coming to the Galaxy S25 series — but will it finally work?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: All about speedy performance and AI
Formidable flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely arrive next month, and we already have an idea of how it'll compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
How to enable Simple View on a Pixel phone
Simpler navigation Simple View makes using a Pixel phone easier, with larger font size and increased touch sensitivity. Here's how it works, and how to enable it.
How to add your driver's license or state ID to Google Wallet
Digital ID Google Wallet added more support for driver's licenses and state IDs in 2024 — here's how to add yours on an Android phone.
2025 will be the year AI finds its purpose on phones, smartwatches, and tablets
It's about time AI, to date, has been a solution in search of a problem. That'll change in 2025, as AI infiltrates mobile and wearable operating systems.
Qualcomm secures key victory despite mistrial, Arm to seek retrial over custom Snapdragon chips
Huge decision Although it ended in a mistrial, the jury sided with Qualcomm on one of the lawsuit's most important questions.
The OnePlus 13R's chip seemingly confirmed thanks to an early Amazon listing
Huge reveal! One day after OnePlus officially teased the OnePlus 13R, an Amazon listing accidentally went live and revealed key details about the smartphone.
Android doesn't need the Apple ecosystem features the EU wants to give it
Exclusivity The European Union wants to help platforms like Android by giving it Apple-exclusive features — but that should give you pause.
Motorola phones could be banned in the US — what would that mean for the market?
Time's running out? An initial ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission could ban the imports of Motorola phones into the country.
Android's Cross Device Services just became available for another brand
Handoff Cross Device Services are Android's version of Apple's famous Handoff suite, and they're coming to more phones.
Gemini update brings 2.0 Flash Experimental model and Google Home, Photos extensions to iOS app
Major Update Google is bringing a handful of Gemini for Android features to the iOS app, including Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental.
Gmail now uses a new AI model to try and fend off holiday scams
Dodging scams Google is warning its more than 2.5 billion Gmail users that now's the worst time of the year for scams — here's what you need to know to protect yourself.
The OnePlus 13R is a thin midranger with a 6,000mAh battery arriving January 7
Flagship killer? The OnePlus 13R will debut alongside the OnePlus 13, and it's packing some pretty impressive specs.
A Jet Black Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra won't age well, but we'll buy it anyway
Scratches galore Every time a tech company releases a deep black colorway, we quickly remember why it's a bad idea.
