
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

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Pixel 8 Pro: A lot can change in two years
By Brady Snyder published
New and old A design refresh and a few improvements make the rumored Google Pixel 10 Pro XL a worthy upgrade for Pixel 8 Pro owners wanting a change.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. Pixel 9 Pro XL: Same size, more features
By Brady Snyder published
Annual upgrades The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is expected to add Qi2 support and a more powerful Tensor G5 chip, but will that be enough to beat the Pixel 9 Pro XL?

Is the Galaxy Watch 8 the most comfortable smartwatch? Here’s what we found
By Brady Snyder published
Comfortable cushion Samsung's cushion design makes the Galaxy Watch 8 slimmer than ever, and it's an even better companion for fitness, health, and sleep tracking as a result.

I made my favorite headphones better using a 3D printer, here's how you can too
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio If you own a 3D printer, you have an unbeatable way to customize your favorite Android headphones and earbuds. Here are a few things I made for my collection.

GPT-5 vs. Gemini 2.5 Pro: OpenAI's bold move in the growing AI landscape
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte OpenAI is here with GPT-5, a next-generation model that follows up on the release of GPT-4 over two years ago. In many ways, it's about catching up to Google.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: It all comes down to the cameras
By Brady Snyder last updated
Android action The top Pixel 9 and the middle Galaxy S25 model are a lot closer than you may expect. Here's which one you should buy.

I tried a lanyard that's also a USB-C cable, and it's my favorite Android gadget
By Brady Snyder published
Double duty Satechi's OntheGo USB-C lanyard wants to help make sure you never go without a charger. I used it to figure out whether it's a lifesaver or a gimmick.

10 first things to do with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
By Brady Snyder published
Flip features The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a powerful foldable, and you can unlock its full potential with these simple steps.

Google Pixel Watch 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic: Modern meets traditional
By Brady Snyder published
Round vs. squircle Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel Watch 4, but can it truly challenge the vintage-esque Galaxy Watch 8 Classic? Here's what we know so far.

Google Cloud is adding six new AI agents for devs, scientists, and power users
By Brady Snyder published
Google Cloud & Gemini Google is upping its agentic AI offerings with six workflows designed to make parsing data and creating experience simpler for developers and scientists alike.

Google Pixel 10 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Battle of the small flagships
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel vs. Galaxy The Google Pixel 10 Pro will compete with the Galaxy S25, the smallest of Samsung's flagship trio. Here's how we expect the two phones to compare.

Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The last compact Android flagship
By Brady Snyder last updated
Small but mighty While the lack of upgrades in some areas made my time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 frustrating, there's no doubt this is the best small phone available.

Here's everything I want the Google Pixel Buds 2a to borrow from the Buds 2 Pro
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio Google is rumored to be refreshing the Pixel Buds A-series at Made by Google 2025, and this is my wishlist for the midrange wireless earbuds.

Motorola is so close to getting mobile AI right, but there's still work to do
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte Moto AI uses a mix of all the best models and services to make sure the user gets the best experience. With a little refinement, it could be the best.

The Moto Loop Buds are more than just fashionable, bedazzled open earbuds
By Brady Snyder published
Classy crystals With a polished design and Bose sound, the Moto Buds Loop are rock-solid. However, a staggering $300 price point puts them at the top of the market.

I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 camera up against the Galaxy Flip 6 and Galaxy S25
By Brady Snyder published
Camera showdown The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 offers a trusty 50MP primary camera, but how does that compare to other Flips and the base-model Galaxy S25? Let's find out.

I tested the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, and it's an incremental upgrade worth buying
By Brady Snyder published
Favorite flip The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 still doesn't have a versatile cover screen or upgraded cameras, but it's the epitome of refinement.

I tested Razer's new BlackShark V3 Pro gaming headset — should Android gamers buy it?
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio Razer's new BlackShark V3 Pro is a versatile gaming headset that supports PC, console, and mobile, but should Android users pay $250 for the luxury?

These are the 5 best AI features on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 I actually use
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is jam-packed with Galaxy AI and Google AI features, and these are the ones I recommend every new owner try.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 cover screen is somehow worse than the Flip 6
By Brady Snyder published
Really, Samsung? Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 7 now finally includes a larger cover screen, but the software experience is surprisingly lackluster compared to the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold vs. Pixel Fold: A tale of two foldable form factors
By Brady Snyder published
Formidable foldables Google's new foldables are nothing like the Pixel Fold, but exactly how much has changed between the device that started it all and the Pixel 10 Pro Fold?

Google Pixel 10 vs. Pixel 8: Is it almost time to upgrade?
By Brady Snyder published
Big changes Google Pixel 8 owners might be tempted to upgrade to the upcoming Pixel 10, according to rumors and leaks. Here are all the possible exciting changes coming up.

Google finally heard your Nest and Assistant frustrations, promises a fix
By Brady Snyder published
At last As Google Nest hardware ages and Google Assistant winds down, the experience hasn't been great for smart home users. Now, Google is finally acknowledging it.
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