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

Motorola Razr Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: Pick your fighter
By Brady Snyder last updated
Roaring Razr Motorola's Razr Fold beats the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in at least a few areas, but does will it fare overall?

Fitbit Air vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: Both might be better than just one
By Brady Snyder published
Passive vs. Active Google's Fitbit Air is a screenless fitness tracker for those who don't want a full-blown smartwatch — but it doesn't have to be at odds with the Pixel Watch 4.

Oura Ring 5 vs. Oura Ring 4: Slimmer, and still with a subscription
By Brady Snyder published
Expensive upgrade The Oura Ring 5 is better than the Ring 4 in just about every way, but its $400 or $500 price tag stings — especially combined with the required subscription.

The best sleep headphones 2026
By Brady Snyder last updated
ZZZZ These are the best sleep earbuds you can buy in every category, from earbuds and masks to open-ear solutions.

4 Google Health app customizations I use to make the app truly personal
By Brady Snyder published
Fitbit, meet Google Health The Fitbit app is being overhauled as part of a Google Health rebrand. Longtime users aren't happy with the change, but these tips will help.

Google's Fitbit Air is finally here, and it's the screenless fitness band we've been waiting for
By Brady Snyder last updated
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.

3 ways you can use Circle to Search to identify songs on any Android phone
By Brady Snyder published
Circle to... identify? Tired of using a third-party app or Gemini to recognize songs? You can do it in three ways using Circle to Search instead.

7 first things you should do with the Google Fitbit Air
By Brady Snyder published
Tips and tricks The Google Fitbit Air is giving Whoop a run for its money as a screenless fitness tracker, and these tips help you make the most of it.

I build helpful smart home automations with this Nest feature in the Google Home app
By Brady Snyder published
Android automations Google recently upgraded the automation-building experience in the Home app, and you can use it to build smarter automations right now.

6 things you can do with the Moto Pen Ultra on the Razr Fold
By Brady Snyder published
Stylus tips and tricks Motorola's key Razr Fold feature might be the optional Pen Ultra support — an active stylus that can do much more than just draw or write.

I protect my privacy while using Meta smart glasses with these 3 settings — and you can too
By Brady Snyder published
Protecting privacy Meta isn't exactly known for being the most protective of user data, but you can keep yours safe with three simple settings.

This handy Motorola feature lets me launch apps and start actions without touching the screen
By Brady Snyder published
Quick Launch There's a Quick Launch feature on your Motorola phone that makes it easy to launch apps and features using only the back — here's how to use it.

These 3 tips help me make the most of my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen
By Brady Snyder published
Complete cover screen For some reason, Samsung still hasn't given its users unrestricted access to the cover screen. You can reclaim functionality back with these Galaxy Z Flip 7 tips.

Which 2026 Motorola Razr model should you buy?
By Brady Snyder published
The right Razr Motorola added a Razr Fold to its lineup of Razr flips for 2026, and this is who each model is right for. Here are all the differences and how to choose.

4 phones to buy instead of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026
By Brady Snyder published
Smarter shopping If you love the idea of the Motorola Razr Ultra 2026 but don't love the price, these are the four alternatives you should consider.

The Motorola Razr 2026 is slightly more expensive, but it's still the best budget flip phone you can buy. Here's why
By Brady Snyder published
Remarkable Razr The Razr 2026 isn't quite the deal it was last year, but there are enough upgrades to ensure this is still the best-value flip phone in Motorola's lineup.

Motorola Razr 2026 vs. Razr 2025: A few steps forward, one big step back
By Brady Snyder published
Fun flips Motorola's budget Razr isn't as budget, but the 2026 model is a still a valuable addition to the lineup better than its predecessor in every way but one.

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.
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