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

I didn't think the desktop cursor needed reinventing — Googlebooks are proving me wrong
By Brady Snyder published
Magic Pointer Is Android's desktop mode just going to feel like a blown-up version of Android on your phone? No, and Magic Pointer is one of the reasons why.

Beats headphones and earbuds surprisingly support these Android-exclusive features
By Brady Snyder published
Apple + Android Google ecosystem features like Fast Pair, Find My Device, and Audio Switching are surprisingly available on Beats gear — here's how to use them.

These are the 5 features that make the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 worth it
By Brady Snyder published
Fitness features I love the basic Galaxy Watch 8, and these five fitness and health features make the Wear OS smartwatch worth using.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 vs. Galaxy Z Flip 7: Maybe not worth the wait?
By Brady Snyder published
Flipping fantastic The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 is looking like a modest upgrade over the Galaxy Z Flip 7, and waiting might not be the best move. Here's what we know.

It's time to do some spring cleaning with the Files by Google app to free up storage on your Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Spring cleaning When was the last time you tidied up your phone's storage? The Files by Google app makes thing incredibly easy, offering several handy clean up tools.

The Fitbit app is rebranding and becoming Google Health — here's what to know
By Brady Snyder published
Major changes Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health, and making sweeping changes to the service along the way. Here's what Fitbit users should know.

Google's Fitbit Air is finally here, and it's the screenless fitness band we've been waiting for
By Brady Snyder published
Watch out, Whoop! Google's highly anticipated fitness band, the Fitbit Air, is official — and it only costs $99. Here's everything it can track on your wrist.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: Likely better in (almost) every way
By Brady Snyder published
Thin or pen? The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is set to further iterate the big-screen Samsung foldable, but Galaxy Z Fold 6 users might hold onto their S Pen.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 support the S Pen?
By Brady Snyder published
Pen or no pen? Samsung removed S Pen support from the Galaxy Z Fold 7 last year, and the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 isn't expected to bring the feature back. Here's what we know.

Motorola's $1,499 Razr Ultra 2026 is the perfect example of why we don't need new phones every year
By Brady Snyder published
Priced out Motorola's $1,499 Razr Ultra 2026 is a microcosm of broader industry problems, but there had to be a better way to handle them.

Apple's Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO later this year — here's the Apple veteran next up
By Brady Snyder published
Leadership change Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO on Sept. 1, 2026, ending a 15-year run at the company's helm. A longtime Apple engineer is set to take over.

These are the 3 new Galaxy S26 camera features that leveled up my captures instantly
By Brady Snyder published
Smarter shooting Samsung didn't upgrade the Galaxy S26 camera hardware, but it did improve the shooting experience with these key software tricks.

Samsung Galaxy A57 vs. Google Pixel 10a: Higher price or older chip?
By Brady Snyder published
Midrange matchup The Google Pixel 10a slightly underwhelmed fans with a last-gen chip, but is it better than the higher-priced Samsung Galaxy A57? Let's find out.

Moto G Stylus 2026 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: Two styluses, two price points
By Brady Snyder published
Special stylus Motorola is upgrading the Moto G Stylus 2026 with an active stylus. Is it finally enough to make it a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra competitor?

This limited-time Amazon Prime bundle finally makes Peacock and Apple TV worth paying for
By Brady Snyder published
Big bundles If you're an Amazon Prime Video user that wants to keep all your subscriptions under on roof, you can now bundle Apple TV and Peacock and save.

Bought a new Google Pixel 10a? Here are the first 5 things you should do with it
By Brady Snyder published
Fun features The Google Pixel 10a might seem like a minor upgrade on the surface, but these settings and features help you maximize the phone's potential.

These 5 features help me get the best sound out of the Nothing Ear 3
By Brady Snyder published
Superior sound The Nothing Ear 3 have a bass-heavy sound signature out of the box, but you can make it your own and improve performance by using these 5 features.

Netflix is overpriced — these are the 3 streaming services I recommend instead
By Brady Snyder published
Streaming switch I ditched Netflix last year, and the latest round of price hikes confirm I made the right decision. These are the streaming services I pay for instead.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a solid phone that desperately needs a camera upgrade
By Brady Snyder published
Big screen, small upgrades The Samsung Galaxy S26 is more expensive and offers a bigger screen, but is that enough? Without new cameras or magnetic charging, I'm not sure it is.

CMF Headphone Pro is already one of the best values in audio, and it's another 32% OFF
By Brady Snyder published
CMF by Nothing The CMF Headphone Pro are budget headphones with active noise-canceling, and they're under $70 for a limited time during Amazon Big Spring Sale.

This stylish Android phone from Nothing has a rear display and is $200 OFF
By Brady Snyder published
Save 25% The Nothing Phone 3 is the brand's most well-rounded phone yet, and it's cheaper than ever during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold finally makes sense at $300 OFF for Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Brady Snyder published
Big Spring savings The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold has a hard time competing with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 at full price, but this deal lowers the cost under $1,500 and changes everything.

You have seven hours to snag Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones at their lowest price ever (39% off)
By Brady Snyder published
ANC headphones Sony WH-1000XM5 might be the best value in audio gear at their lowest price ever during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. You can save a whopping 39% for a limited time.

My favorite noise-cancelling headphones for peaceful long flights are ALREADY $50 OFF during Amazon's Big Spring Sale
By Brady Snyder published
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones are my go-to cans for blocking out noise on trips, and they're discounted by $50 for Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
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