Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Geekbench 6.4 is here with improved support for Arm Scalable Matrix Extensions
New benchmark Primate Labs has shipped a Geekbench 6.4 update that improves Arm benchmark versatility and adds RISC-V support.
Data Protection Day is a great day to stop using DeepSeek
Data privacy DeepSeek's new AI models have taken the world by storm. But on Data Protection Day, it's a good reminder to know what you're getting into before using a new service.
An Android Auto UI tweak centers the Google Maps arrow, frustrating users
Move over! The Google Maps app for Android Auto now centers your arrow on the map, making it tricky to see behind the large destination box.
OnePlus 12R update adds BeaconLink app, new features, and latest security patches
Walkie-talkie OnePlus is rolling out an update for the OnePlus 12R that adds a BeaconLink app, new features, and the latest January 2025 patches from the Android Security Bulletin.
Samsung’s January 2025 security patch is rolling out for a long list of Galaxy phones
Update time Samsung is releasing the January 2025 security update now, but it might take a bit for it to appear on your Galaxy phone.
How to use Add Me on the Google Pixel 9
AI magic Add Me is a handy Pixel 9 series feature that lets you take a photo with a group without a cameraperson — here's how to do it.
Google to expand retail footprint with Austin, Texas store on the way
Google Domain Northside Google is starting to tease a “Google Domain Northside” retail location in Austin, Texas, which will mark its seventh U.S. store.
Epic's free games program is coming to the Epic Games Store on Android
Play Store killer? Epic is still trying to challenge the App Store and Google Play Store, and up to 17 new titles on its mobile stores is a good start.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 series supports satellite connectivity, but there's a catch
Satellite SOS For now, only Verizon customers can use the Samsung Galaxy S25 series to ask for help in an emergency over a satellite connection.
Oppo's upcoming Find N5 foldable tabbed to feature IPX8 and IPX9 water resistance
Top-tier protection Oppo and OnePlus have been leading the industry with IP69-certified flagships, and the brands’ foldables might borrow the waterproofing standards.
Don't make this Samsung Galaxy S25 mistake — the S25 and S25 Plus aren't the same
Wait! Before you buy the Samsung Galaxy S25, you should know it's worse than the bigger models in a few key ways — here's how.
Meta's XR plans reportedly include seeding Orion to devs and Oakley smart glasses
Work in progress As Meta eyes XR glasses it can mass produce, it reportedly plans to seed prototype its Orion glasses to developers next year.
How fast is the Samsung Galaxy S25 charging speed?
Same old The Samsung Galaxy S25 series features fast processors and other improvements, but is charging speed one of them?
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Motorola Edge 2024: Is the Galaxy worth paying more for?
Midrange or flagship? The Motorola Edge 2024 is much cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S25, but should you buy it? That's what we'll help you find out.
Instagram tries to capitalize on TikTok uncertainty with new 'Edits' app
The irony Meta's building quite the reputation for trying to steal users while their competitors are down.
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon 8 Elite lineup with new 7-core variant
New chip The lower-tier offering comes as Qualcomm is rumored to be working on midrange and overclocked Snapdragon 8 Elite variants.
TikTok announces it is in the process of restoring service in the US
Comeback time TikTok is officially shut down for U.S. users tonight, but it looks like it'll make a speedy comeback.
Android phone makers want your smartphone to survive a kitchen nightmare
Gimmick or game-changer? Phone brands are getting crazy confident about their devices' durability, but what exactly does that mean for you?
How to sync notifications on Pixel phones and tablets
Time saver The first Pixel Feature Drop of Android 15 added a convenient notification syncing feature. Here's how to get started using it.
The Porsche Design Honor Magic 7 RSR will debut in Europe next month
Luxury phone Porsche Design and Honor once again collaborated to make a flashy phone priced like a
The Honor Magic 7 Pro arrives in Europe with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip for £1,100
Fancy flagships The Honor Magic 7 Pro is now available for pre-order in Europe, bringing a few tweaks compared to the China variant that launched last year.
T-Mobile, Starlink enable satellite texting early for people impacted by Los Angeles fires
Early Access T-Mobile and SpaceX have been working on bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to customers for a while, and it’s flipping on the feature early to help.
Google CEO hints at 'amazing' progress of AI features set for 2025 in internal email
Upcoming features Sundar Pichai seemingly has high hopes for Google's AI plans for 2025, according to an email sent to employees this week.
