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

Google Tasks integration is arriving for Keep users to replace reminders
By Brady Snyder published
Tasks + Keep A change over a year in the making is now rolling out for Android users — reminders in Keep now use Google Tasks.

Google expands Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro availability for AI Mode in Search globally
By Brady Snyder published
AI Mode upgrades Users in over 120 countries and territories can now access the latest Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro models in AI Mode in Search.

One UI 8 Watch update expected soon for Galaxy Watch 5 and 5 Pro users
By Brady Snyder published
Watch 5 + Watch 5 Pro Samsung's One UI 8 Watch rollout is continuing, with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro next up to receive the Wear OS 6 boost.

Don't buy a Samsung tablet on Cyber Monday! The OnePlus Pad 3 is a STEAL at $120 off
By Brady Snyder published
Don't wait! This OnePlus Pad 3 deal is so good it feels like a mistake. Here's how you can get one of the best tablets around for only $580 while Cyber Monday lasts.

One UI 8.5 set to enhance Spotify and YouTube recommendations in Now Brief
By Brady Snyder published
Perfect personalization Samsung is prepping the next big One UI update, and it's set to make the Now Brief even more personal for YouTube and Spotify recommendations.

This Gemini for Home hack lets you hear the new assistant early, with a catch
By Brady Snyder published
Early preview Gemini for Home is slowly rolling out to early access testers, but Reddit sleuths have uncovered a way to access the new Gemini voices early.

Don't walk, run — Nothing's Headphone 1 are the best midrange ANC headphones and they're ONLY $239 for Cyber Monday
By Brady Snyder published
Save $60 Nothing's Headphone 1 are an AirPods Max rival at roughly half the price, and somehow, they're even cheaper with this Cyber Monday deal that won't last long.

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold might cost way less than expected, leaker claims
By Brady Snyder published
Pricey phone We know that the rumored Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will cost more than the Galaxy Z Fold series. But how much more? A new leak offers promising potential.

Google Messages update adds cleaner link and YouTube video previews
By Brady Snyder published
Perfect previews Google Messages is changing the way link and YouTube video previews appear in your conversations, putting the emphasis on titles and thumbnails.

T-Mobile's tablet and watch installment plans now lock you in for an extra year
By Brady Snyder published
36 months T-Mobile's 24-month installment plans may be coming to and end — tablet and watch installments now last for an additional year.

Adaptive Clock not working on One UI 8? Samsung says it has a fix
By Brady Snyder published
Bug fixing Adaptive Clock is a clever One UI 8 feature that modifies your lock screen clock to make it fit in with your wallpaper, and it needs this bug fix.

Motorola is likely to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip for the flagship Edge 70 Ultra
By Brady Snyder published
Motorola + Qualcomm Another leak points to Motorola's unannounced Edge 70 Ultra sporting Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor. Here's how it might perform.

I keep coming back to this long-lasting Garmin watch — it's $150 off, but not for long
By Brady Snyder published
Garmin Enduro 3 The Garmin Enduro 3 lasts me weeks at a time on a single charge and integrates with my favorite platforms. Now, it’s $150 off for a limited time.

CMF's Headphone Pro are the best budget ANC over-ears, and they're down to $79 for Black Friday
By Brady Snyder published
CMF by Nothing Looking for a cheap pair of ANC over-ear headphones for Black Friday? CMF's Headphone Pro are an even better value with $20 of savings.

This Black Friday deal on Google Nest cameras is so good I bought two of them
By Brady Snyder published
Gemini for Home Upgrade your smart home and add Gemini features with this Google Nest Cam Indoor deal, only $75 for a limited time.

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headphones and earbuds made me switch, and they're ALREADY up to 28% off
By Brady Snyder published
Gen 2 deals I was an AirPods Pro and Max user before Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 completely won me over — it's now cheaper than ever to upgrade your audio gear like me.

Garmin Venu 4 vs. Forerunner 570: An all-rounder or a running specialist?
By Brady Snyder published
Venu or Forerunner The Venu 4 and Forerunner 570 come with the same (high) price, so which Garmin fitness watch is the one to buy? Here are all the differences.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Powerbeats Fit: Which Beats are best for workouts?
By Brady Snyder published
Ear hooks or wing tips? Beats refreshed two of its best workout earbuds this year, the Powerbeats Pro 2 and Powerbeats Fit, but which one should you buy? Let's find out.

How to remix images in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
Nano Banana Google Message now supports in-app Nano Banana remixing, and it's super simple to use in all your chats — here's how to try it.

OnePlus 15 vs. OPPO Find X9 Pro: The same, but different
By Brady Snyder published
Flagships, fight! OPPO and OnePlus are the same company, so naturally, their flagships are similar. But is the OnePlus 15 or OPPO Find X9 Pro the best?

The Bose SoundLink Micro 2 is my favorite tiny Bluetooth speaker — and it's already on sale
By Brady Snyder published
Tiny speaker, big punch Bose packed a surprising amount of depth in the tiny SoundLink Micro 2, but is it worth paying for when its volume is limited by its size?

This Google Home update improves Gemini's voice assistant and simplifies AI descriptions
By Brady Snyder published
Gemini for Home Google is limiting AI descriptions, shortening Home Brief summaries, and improving the helpfulness of Gemini's voice assistant in a slew of Home updates.

Gemini could support NotebookLM notebook imports in a future update
By Brady Snyder published
NotebookLM imports The Gemini app might soon support importing NotebookLM notebooks to enhance conversations about your data and its underlying sources.
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