Latest articles by Brady Snyder
The next evolution of NFC will let you do more with a single tap
Tap to pay — and more Multi-purpose Tap is coming to expand the ways that you can use NFC on your Android devices.
Is Gemini's expanded context window as useful as we thought?
AI, smart or dumb? Google touted Gemini's expanded context window with Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash, but does that result in real-world benefits?
Google wants to use music to train AI models, but record labels should push back
Thanks, but no thanks If artificial intelligence is going to eventually replace creative work, we certainly shouldn’t accelerate the process by helping.
Here’s what the odd timing of the Google Pixel event could mean
Switching it up Google’s hardware event comes two months early, and we have a few guesses as to why.
Huawei devices are losing support for Android apps — here’s why it’s a good thing
HarmonyOS Next Huawei is moving away from the Android Open Source Project in favor of its own architecture for HarmonyOS.
Apple's policy changes aren't good enough for the EU — iOS might get closer to Android
Time to Androidify iOS Apple already made iOS more like Android to comply with the DMA, but the European Commission wants more.
Amazon is mimicking the wrong company with rumored ‘Remarkable Alexa’ subscription
Not included "Remarkable Alexa" is coming as a paid service, joining Google One AI Premium, Copilot Pro, ChatGPT Plus, and others.
Apple's list of potential AI partners included Meta, but it passed on the deal
Meta AI Apple's typical walled garden might be opening up for AI companies, and it considered Meta and Google.
Peak Design’s new Small Tech Pouch changed the way I carry my Android accessories
Traveling companion Peak Design just launched a lineup of new travel accessories, and after using them for a few weeks, I’m convinced the Small Tech Pouch is the best accessory organizer.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 may be all Snapdragon again — not all Exynos
Qualcomm is back An unconfirmed rumor from March 2024 suggested that Samsung could go all-Exynos for the Galaxy S25, but a new report says the opposite.
US Surgeon General calls for a warning label on social media sites, citing mental health harms
Social media crackdown The addictive qualities of social media, as well as their associated mental health effects, are prompting U.S. health leaders to take action.
Google fixed a critical security flaw for Pixels, but other Android phones were left hanging
Slow response A zero-day security flaw was finally addressed by Google in the June Pixel Feature Drop, but that only covers Pixel devices. Everyone else is left out in the cold.
Qualcomm admits the ‘new’ Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 is really from 2021, and that’s a problem
Big mistake? Qualcomm is dominating the market for high-end silicon, but it seems to be forgetting about the low end — and it could be costly.
Google Phone's new Lookup tool will help you evade scammers
Digital phone book The beta version of Phone by Google includes a new Lookup tool, and it could be a great way to avoid scams.
Foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 need to be flagships without compromises
Flagship or fumble? Why should consumers pay double the price of a standard flagship for a foldable without top-notch features?
Apple made RCS messaging an afterthought at WWDC, why wouldn’t it?
Green bubbles RCS messaging is coming to the iPhone with iOS 18, and Apple doesn’t care about how big of a deal that really is.
Google's Find My Device network is live, but it isn't working as expected
Item not found Now that the first Find My Device network trackers are shipping, it's clear that Google's user-friendly settings have created a worse finding experience.
Apple says new Pixels and Galaxy phones will get longer software support than iPhones
Android is the winner For the first time ever, Android phones are the king of software support, led by Google and Samsung’s seven-year promise.
Nothing will prioritize AI over Phone 3, but is that the right call?
Worth the wait? In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nothing CEO Carl Pei explained that Phone 3 will be all about AI, but it won't come this year.
To keep our right to repair alive, we need to embrace aftermarket parts
Tough luck Google came under fire for a policy regarding aftermarket parts, and it sparks an interesting conversation about where they fit into right to repair.
Spotify’s price hikes and lack of HiFi make me want to own music again
Really, again? Spotify Premium now costs $11.99 per month, making it more expensive than Apple Music and Tidal, despite having less features.
After a string of carrier service outages, satellite messaging in Android 15 could bring stability
No connection AT&T, Verizon, iMessage, and Google News are just a few of the services people depend on everyday that have suffered massive outages. Could satellite connectivity be the answer?
Foldable phone shipments are up, but the biggest brands in North America lag behind
Huawei won't quit You might be surprised to learn that foldable phones are becoming more popular worldwide, and people aren't buying most of them from Google or Samsung.
