
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

How fast will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 charging speed be?
By Brady Snyder published
Power up Is Samsung expected to boost the Galaxy Z Flip 7's charging speeds? Here's everything we know so far.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei reassures fans Phone 3 is definitely coming to the US
By Brady Snyder published
At last After launching numerous phones without official U.S. support, Nothing is set to return to the region with the upcoming Phone 3.

The Pixel Weather app is getting a pollen tracker in the US
By Brady Snyder published
Avoiding allergies Trouble with seasonal allergies? Your Pixel will now give you insight into daily pollen levels with a new Pixel Weather update.

Motorola's Razr 2025 is making me and my Razr Plus 2023 jealous — and that's impressive
By Brady Snyder published
Big upgrades My time with the Razr Plus 2023 started and ended with disappointment, but the Razr 2025 could be a different story.

Google One might eventually back up your phone SIMs for easy restoration
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler saving Code strings suggest Google could be working on a way to back up and restore eSIMs, simplifying the process of switching phones.

Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
By Brady Snyder published
Bye Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.

Google is dropping support for the first two generations of Nest Learning Thermostat
By Brady Snyder published
Cutoff Google is cutting support for two Nest Learning Thermostat models, meaning they won't get updates and can't be remote-controlled.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs. Razr Plus 2024: Two flagship flip phones, compared
By Brady Snyder published
Ultra vs. Plus Motorola's top-of-the-line foldable is now the Razr Ultra 2025, but how does it compare to the Razr Plus 2024 from last year? Let's find out.

Motorola Razr 2025: Price, specs, models, and everything you need to know
By Derrek Lee, Brady Snyder last updated
Razr, now ultra For the first time, Motorola is selling three different Razr 2025 models, and we're here to tell you all about them.

Is the Motorola Razr 2025 waterproof?
By Brady Snyder published
Durability If you have durability concerns about foldable phones, these are the Motorola Razr 2025 water-resistance and durability specs you need to know.

The Gemini app is becoming more like NotebookLM in April's Workspace feature drop
By Brady Snyder published
All about AI Google's Workspace feature drop for April 2025 includes big updates to Gemini, Gmail, Slides, and Chat. Here's everything you need to know.

Samsung's refurbished Galaxy S24 units are a bad deal, buy these instead
By Brady Snyder published
Thumbs down Samsung's refurbished phones now cost more this year, making them a bad deal compared to both new and third-party renewed options. Here's what to buy instead.

The Motorola Razr 2025 leaks in all angles ahead of official launch
By Brady Snyder published
Flip! The Motorola Razr 2025 is expected to be announced at an event this week, but its promotional materials have apparently leaked ahead of that.

Google could be moving Pixel manufacturing to India to avoid high tariffs
By Brady Snyder published
Quick moves The U.S. government is trying levy tariffs on select foreign imports, and the uncertain situation is sending the manufacturing world into a panic.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: How will the top Android foldables compare?
By Brady Snyder published
Foldables, fight! Samsung's next big-screen foldable is expected to release this summer, but how will it compare to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5: Could it be time to upgrade soon?
By Brady Snyder published
Major changes The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 might not bring a complete redesign, but it packs a wide assortment of upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: All the expected upgrades
By Brady Snyder published
What's new? Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in just a few months, but are there going to be major upgrades over the Galaxy Z Fold 6?

The Xbox app will now let you buy games from your Android phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
Easy browsing Xbox is fixing a longtime omission from its Android app by adding support for purchasing games from your phone.

Android users just dodged a bullet as the CVE cybersecurity tracker stays funded
By Brady Snyder published
Whew! You may not know it, but if you have an internet-connected device, you have the CVE program to thank for device security. We all almost lost it.

Google quietly confirmed Google Assistant's days on Fitbit watches are numbered
By Brady Snyder published
Gone for good Google Assistant on Fitbit watches is going away, but Amazon Alexa might remain.

Nothing's CMF Buds 2 are now available as it teases the CMF Phone 2 Pro
By Brady Snyder published
CMF CMF Buds 2 are now available with a refreshed look and a $59 price point that slots just under the CMF Buds 2 Pro.

Android 16 could bring Identity Check to more smartphones
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon? Identity Check is working on a OnePlus 13 running the Android 16 beta, which could mean the feature is set to arrive on more Android phones.

Honor's 400 Lite 5G looks like an iPhone carbon copy... has it gone too far?
By Brady Snyder published
Not subtle Honor's 400 Lite 5G is here, and it's a near carbon copy of the iPhone 16 Pro. While I'm all for companies borrowing each other's good ideas, this goes too far.
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