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
Google Chat steals a page from Slack's book, adds audio 'huddles'
By Brady Snyder published
Quick convos Huddles, a feature announced way back in 2023, are now rolling out for Google Chat users.
Google Messages will help you thwart ads and spam in a future update
By Brady Snyder published
Press stop to cancel Getting annoyed with the level of RCS ads and spam in Google Messages? A fix might be coming soon.
One UI 7 won't support Samsung's DeX app for Windows
By Brady Snyder published
Gone for good Don't worry, you can still use DeX to use your phone in a desktop environment.
FCC approves T-Mobile and Starlink's direct-to-cell service
By Brady Snyder published
Bye, dead spots The FCC says supplementing cell towers with satellites has "critical public interest benefits."
Google is making it easier to report police spottings in Maps
By Brady Snyder published
Speed traps Following the renaming of "speed traps" to "police" in Google Maps, the button is now easier to press.
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus colors seemingly confirmed as SIM card trays leak
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh paint A strange leak appears to confirm the five colors for the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus
Score a new Android phone for Black Friday? Here are the first 10 things you should do
By Brady Snyder published
Tips & tricks Picked up a new Android phone during Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or the holidays.
Google could make lock screen notifications less obtrusive in Android 15 QPR2
By Brady Snyder published
Cleaning house Android 15 QPR2 and the March Pixel Feature Drop could help clean up your lock screen notifications.
Google is 'once, twice, three times a monopolist,' says the Justice Department
By Brady Snyder published
Final arguments Final arguments in the advertising monopoly case against Google saw U.S. lawyers take a decisive position.
Google Search may become less useful for trip planning, thanks to the DMA
By Brady Snyder published
Back to basics Google is testing removing more trip-planning features in Search to appease comparison sites in the EU.
Google adds 'premium' tier to its Developer Program costing $299 per year
By Brady Snyder published
Developer options The expensive membership nets you Google Cloud credits, one-on-one consultations, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S23: Finally time for an upgrade?
By Brady Snyder published
Fancy flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be just enticing enough to make Galaxy S23 users upgrade. Here's everything we know so far.
The Wear OS 5.1 preview is now available — and it's based on Android 15
By Brady Snyder published
New features Google released the Wear OS 5.1 preview for developers, and it's surprisingly Android 15-based.
The Roku Channel set to gain deeper integration with Google TV for easier access to free content
By Brady Snyder published
Subscription-free streaming Google TV already had content from The Roku Channel, but it'll now be in more places and easier to find.
Google app for iOS now adds Search links to third-party websites unless they opt-out
By Brady Snyder published
Intrusive or innovative? Web publishers can opt out via a provided form, but changes might not take effect for up to 30 days.
Samsung begins rolling out One UI 6 Watch for older Galaxy Watch models
By Brady Snyder published
Energy Score A few of our favorite Galaxy Watch 7 features are coming to older models as One UI Watch 6 rolls out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs. Galaxy S23 FE: Bigger, faster, stronger
By Brady Snyder published
Midrange matchup Can't decide whether the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is worth the upgrade? You might be surprised by how it compares to the Galaxy S23 FE.
Android 15 is rolling out to OnePlus Open in the U.S. next week
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon OnePlus already brought OxygenOS 15 to the OnePlus 12 and OnePlus Pad, and the Open is next.
Here's how Google will help you score Black Friday deals with Shopping, Lens, and more
By Brady Snyder published
Deal hunting Google wants to give you a few ideas about how to use its service to get Black Friday and Cyber Monday steals.
Google shamelessly keeps trying to take credit for Apple adding RCS
By Brady Snyder published
Really, Google? RCS on iPhone might not be as helpful to Android as Google thinks it is.
Google's 'At a Glance' widget could help you follow sports scores on your Pixel
By Brady Snyder published
Home Screen scoring Code strings hint that you'll one day be able to follow sporting events from your Pixel home screen.
Circle to Search's fresh look streamlines translation, song recognition, and Google Lens
By Brady Snyder published
UI changes Circle to Search now does a lot more than just Google what's on your screen, and this redesign accounts for that.
Android 15 QPR1 Beta 3.1 rolls out ahead of expected December launch
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixes Android 15 QPR1 is almost here, and Google's still tinkering with it down to the wire.
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