Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Android users just dodged a bullet as the CVE cybersecurity tracker stays funded
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.
The Xbox app will now let you buy games from your Android phone
Easy browsing Xbox is fixing a longtime omission from its Android app by adding support for purchasing games from your phone.
Google quietly confirmed Google Assistant's days on Fitbit watches are numbered
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
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
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?
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.
Google Search is getting a unified domain for US and global users
.com Google will use ".com" domains globally now, because it no longer uses country-coded URLs to provide local results.
Google's ugly Pixel 9a design is exactly what you wanted
Careful what you wish for Google's decision to remove the Pixel camera bar on the Pixel 9a has been controversial, but the discourse proves people don't really know what they want.
Android 12 and 12L have received their last official Google security update
These devices won't get the April 2025 security patch, or any future releases.
Google raises Android 15's onboard storage requirements to 32GB
Upgrades required Android 15 marks the first time Google is raising the official storage requirements for Android since 2022, but most phones won't be affected.
OnePlus 13T leak reveals back design with all-new camera bump
Fresh looks The OnePlus 13T's rear designed has leaked in an image that looks official, and we now know what the three finish options will be called.
Google Messages will soon use color to differentiate RCS and SMS, MMS users
Color coded Google Messages will use tags and colors to differentiate SMS, MMS, and RCS users before you send a message in a future update.
Here's how Google is shaking up the A-series lineup following Pixel 9a launch
Discounts? Google expectedly axed the Pixel 7a from the Google Store following the Pixel 9a launch, but did something surprising with the Pixel 8a.
The Apple Maps web client beta now runs on Android phone browsers
Easy access Apple Maps may be the next Apple service to work on Android, at least partially. The web client now works on mobile browsers.
Replacement Samsung Galaxy Ring charging cases will cost a pretty penny
Bank-breaker Samsung originally only sold replacement Galaxy Ring cases through customer support requests. Now, they're available at more retailers — at a high price.
Garmin Vivoactive 6 vs. Venu 3: Which casual fitness watch is best?
Starter smartwatch Garmin's latest entry-level fitness watch, the Vivoactive 6, is here. But how does it compare to the Venu 3, which is almost two years old now?
Google's Veo 2 becomes widely available as it teases Gemini 2.5 Flash
Rolling out At Google Cloud Next, the company previewed the next Gemini 2.5 Flash model and announced that Veo 2 is now widely available.
I spent weeks with the Google Pixel 9a and the Pixel 9 — you should buy this one
Pixel perfect The Google Pixel 9 is often on sale for just slightly more than the midrange Pixel 9a, so why buy the latter?
I put the Google Pixel 9a, 8a, and 7a cameras to the test — here's what I learned
Camera showdown The Google Pixel 9a has an all-new primary camera sensor, but is it really better than the one found on the Pixel 8a and Pixel 7a? Let's find out.
Google releases enterprise-grade Gemini tier in Android Studio
AI coding Business with concerns about using AI for code development can subscribe to Gemini's business tier, which adds security protections and IP rights.
Loss of Pulse Detection is finally rolling out to Pixel Watch 3 users in the US
Safety Loss of Pulse Detection, a feature that can call emergency services if your Pixel Watch 3 can't find a pulse, is rolling out now.
Gemini Live's video streaming, screen sharing support comes to Pixel 9 series
Rolling out Gemini Live with live video streaming and screen sharing is available on the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 starting today.
Garmin Instinct 3 vs. Fenix 8: Not really a fair fight
Smartwatch showdown The Garmin Fenix 8 trounces the Instinct 3 in terms of features, but don't count the latter out if you're looking for a less smart adventure watch.
