Brady Snyder
Brady is a tech journalist covering news at Android Central. He has spent the last two years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching sports.
Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Adobe Express app packs Firefly gen-AI and is now widely available on Android
By Brady Snyder published
AI editing Adobe's suite of generative AI features, called Firefly, has a new home in the Adobe Express app on Android.
Google preps mysterious Assistant feature for the Pixel Tablet
By Brady Snyder published
Hidden features Google appears to be working on a fresh way to interact with Pixel Tablets called "Look and Sign," and it appears to be related to "Look and Talk" on the Nest Hub Max.
Motorola announces the new Edge 50 Ultra with the latest Qualcomm AI chip
By Brady Snyder published
The big reveal Motorola's new Edge 50 series lineup includes the Edge 50 Pro, Edge 50 Fusion, and Edge 50 Ultra — but they're not available in North America just yet.
YouTube eliminates a workaround to block ads on videos
By Brady Snyder published
Crackdown continues Google's quest to take down ad blockers circumventing YouTube ads is now affecting third-party apps.
Epic wants a judge to open up the Google Play Store for good
By Brady Snyder published
Changes coming? After a surprise victory in Epic v. Google last year, Epic Games' proposed injunction asks the presiding judge to change a few big things about how the Google Play Store operates.
Google wants to show all Android location-sharing settings in one place
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler settings Location sharing is a permission you'll want to keep track of, and this upcoming settings menu will consolidate and simplify things.
Roku confirms over half a million accounts hacked in second credential stuffing incident
By Brady Snyder published
Massive hack Roku suffered another credential stuffing account, but this time, a whopping 576,000 user accounts were hacked.
Google starts removing links to California news outlets ahead of proposed bill
By Brady Snyder published
Tougher searching Google doesn't want to pay the "journalism usage fee" that would be required by California's Journalism Preservation Act.
Google designers detail the ongoing effort to revamp Fitbit app
By Brady Snyder published
A look inside Google shared an interview with the Fitbit UX team explaining the thought behind the app's Material You design overhaul.
Key Galaxy Watch 7 spec emerges ahead of launch
By Brady Snyder published
New smartwatches More specs and information related to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have been revealed thanks to a new listing in the Bluetooth SIG database.
TCL releases awkward trailer for AI-generated movie
By Brady Snyder published
AI movies TCL's first original movie is an AI-generated romance film, and a trailer for it was released today on YouTube.
Google One VPN will be sunset later this year
By Brady Snyder published
Losing features Google is shutting down the VPN available for Google One subscribers, but Pixel owners and Google Fi subscribers will keep theirs.
YouTube might change the web video player drastically, and users aren't thrilled
By Brady Snyder published
Time for change? YouTube is running a limited test that involves moving the video title and comments to the sidebar, and users aren't exactly thrilled.
Android 15 beta brings default wallet apps but seemingly breaks NFC
By Brady Snyder published
Customization Android 15 will let you pick a default wallet app for the first time, but there are payment issues plaguing Android 15 beta testers in the meantime.
Walmart might launch 'Pro' variant of its Google TV competitor
By Brady Snyder published
Budget streaming Walmart has been steadily launching cheaper Google TV alternatives, and a more powerful version appears to be on the way.
Fitbit app gets Material You redesign for Sleep data
By Brady Snyder published
Sleep tracking Google is rolling out a new look for Sleep data in the Fitbit app for iOS and Android, making the pages match the Material You design language.
Dbrand offers customer $10,000 and an apology following backlash
By Brady Snyder published
Taking it too far A customer seeking support from Dbrand got more than they asked for, including an offensive joke about their family name.
Google app is already revealing the Pixel 9's setup animation and files
By Brady Snyder published
Sneak peek There are plenty of Google Pixel 9 rumors and leaks swirling around, but we now have a sneak peek at the phone's setup experience straight from the source.
Gemini will soon be added to the Google app on Android
By Brady Snyder published
More ways to search When Google first launched Gemini, it was only available in the Google app on iOS. Now, Gemini is also headed to the Android version of the app.
People won't stop searching 'My eyes hurt' on Google after solar eclipse
By Brady Snyder published
The aftermath People in the U.S. may have caught a glimpse of a total solar eclipse today, and for some, that has resulted in eye pain and many Google searches.
Samsung's Object Eraser gets a nice boost with a Photoshop feature
By Brady Snyder published
Magnetic lasso Object Eraser can help you remove unwanted parts of an image in the Samsung Photo Editor, and it's better now thanks to a feature that mimics Photoshop's Magnetic Lasso.
Google's new Find My Device network rolls out, and your Pixel 8 has a special benefit
By Brady Snyder published
Device tracking Google finally debuted the new Find My Device network today, and we now know how it works while keeping users safe.
Disney Plus to crack down on password sharing this summer
By Brady Snyder published
Not again Use Disney Plus, and share it with friends or family? That neat arrangement is coming to an end starting in the next few months, says Disney's CEO.
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