Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Galaxy S23 Plus: Time for an early upgrade?
Worth the upgrade? The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus features a new chip and more AI than ever, but is that enough to get Galaxy S23 Plus owners to upgrade?
The first 6 things you should do with the Samsung Galaxy S25
Must-try features Samsung refreshed the Galaxy S25 with One UI 7 and new Galaxy AI features — these are the six that you need to try immediately after upgrading.
Gemini is no longer available in the Google app for iOS
Time to switch Many months after Google created an official Gemini app for the iPhone, it's shuttering Gemini support in the Google app for iOS.
Gemini might be prepping AI video generation for a future update
AI Vids Code files uncovered in an APK teardown reveal that Google may be toying with adding video generation features to Gemini.
Google's extra step for Emergency SOS on the Pixel Watch is now available
Avoiding accidentals Google's previously-announced extra step for Emergency SOS is now available on Pixel Watch to help avoid accidental triggers.
Nothing Phone 3a series to offer 50MP periscope lens with 3x optical zoom
Camera upgrades Nothing is aiming to deliver a "pro-level camera system" on the midrange Phone 3a series, including three 50MP lenses.
Paramount and YouTube TV finalize deal keeping CBS, CBS Sports available
Here to stay YouTube and Paramount were struggling to reach "a fair deal," potentially causing all 30+ Paramount channels to disappear. That crisis was avoided.
How to use AI Drawing Assist on the Samsung Galaxy S25
Generative AI Samsung offers an AI Drawing Assist feature that's available virtually everywhere in One UI 7 on the Galaxy S25 — here's how to use it.
I spent weeks with the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the Google Pixel 9 — my favorite surprised me
fancy flagships Samsung and Google's newest base-model flagships couldn't be more different, despite costing the same amount of cash. Here's how they fare in the real world.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs. regular Snapdragon 8 Elite: Is there a difference?
Chip showdown I tested Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset against the new "for Galaxy" variant in the Samsung Galaxy S25 — here's what I learned.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: It all comes down to the cameras
Android action The top Pixel and the middle Galaxy S25 model are a lot closer than you may expect. Here's which one you should buy.
Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Powerbeats Pro: A killer upgrade for runners and gym nuts alike
Heart Beats Apple took almost six years to upgrade the Powerbeats Pro, so are the Powerbeats Pro 2 worth the wait? You should know about these differences before upgrading.
Google TV Streamer update seemingly kills Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD formats for good
Bug fixes The latest update for the Google TV Streamer fixes a few bugs, but it also confirms that Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD formats were never coming.
YouTube TV reaches temporary deal to keep Paramount channels, including CBS
Put on hold Just before Paramount properties and channels were set to disappear from YouTube TV, the two sides reached a temporary agreement and will continue negotiating.
Google updates Gemini Live, plans screen sharing and live video support
Live upgrades Google appears to be upgrading Gemini Live with new models, and is teasing new features on the horizon, including screen sharing and live video support.
Android 16 Beta 2 is here with new media, camera, and graphics updates
Early preview Android 16 Beta 2 is landing on Pixel phones enrolled in the Android Beta Program, and it brings a few big changes.
Spotify fixes bug that had Premium subscribers hearing ads
Commercial breaks Reports of Spotify Premium subscribers hearing ads have emerged over the past week — here's what the company has to say.
Google gives Family Link a new look and plans new supervision tools
Parental controls Google is bringing a few new Family Link features that debuted on the Galaxy Watch for Kids to Android phones.
The Apple TV app is finally available on Android with Apple TV Plus
Cross-platform Apple is finally making the Apple TV app, which accesses Apple TV Plus and MLS Season Pass, available on Android — and it uses Google Play Billing.
YouTube wants to use machine learning to figure out who's lying about their age
Old enough? Unsurprisingly, AI is a huge part of YouTube's 2025 plans. That includes ML age verification and auto dubbing.
Google Maps users in the US will now see the renamed 'Gulf of America'
Name change In accordance with Google's earlier statements, it updated Google Maps to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in the U.S.
Google I/O 2025's date is official and you can register now
Big reveal After debuting a puzzle game earlier today, Google officially revealed the dates for the Google I/O 2025 developer conference.
You can help reveal Google I/O 2025's date with 'Prism Shift' puzzle game
Coming soon You can help figure out the dates of the Google I/O 2025 developer conference with an interactive web puzzle game.
