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

Samsung's December 2025 security patch rolling out for Galaxy Z Flip 6, Fold 6
By Brady Snyder published
Security fixes Samsung is bringing the December 2025 security patch to the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6, here's everything included and why you should update.

Google Chat's loading speed is quicker thanks to this tiny change
By Brady Snyder published
Schedule send Google is changing the URL used to access Google Chat in order to speed up loading times, and it's adding a long-overdue feature too.

How to record calls on your Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder published
Call recording Google Pixel phones have a built-in call recording feature that can automatically record calls or record individual calls. Here's how to use it.

Gemini for Home's early access program will now let anyone in within 24 hours
By Brady Snyder published
Google Home Google is quickly expanding the Gemini for Home early access program, so if you haven't signed up, you can do so now and get an invitation almost immediately.

Android's Emergency Live Video shares crucial visual info with first responders
By Brady Snyder published
Emergency SOS Android is launching an Emergency Live Video feature that lets users securely stream their camera feed to first responders with a single tap.

A Google DeepMind engineer just shared the secret to making the perfect Gemini prompt
By Brady Snyder published
Meta prompting Should you prompt an AI model to generate prompt ideas for other AI models? That's exactly what a Google DeepMind engineer does, and here's why.

Google's AI idea board now generates presentations with Nano Banana Pro
By Brady Snyder published
Mixboard Mixboard is Google's experimental AI-powered idea and planning board. Now, it's leveraging Nano Banana Pro to turn your thoughts into rich visual presentations.

I've tested Gemini 3, and it proves Google has what it takes to win the AI race
By Brady Snyder published
Betting on Google OpenAI is old news — there are three things about Google's Gemini 3 rollout that have me convinced it can come out on top of the AI race.

Samsung's new 'Magnet Wireless Battery Pack' leaks on Qi2 database
By Brady Snyder published
Qi2 battery Samsung has a new Qi2 accessory in the works that will prolong the battery life of your Galaxy phone — here's everything we know so far.

How to find your Spotify Wrapped 2025, YouTube Music Recap, or Apple Music Replay
By Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder published
Wrapped! Relive the top songs you listened to all year. Here's how to find your 2025 year-in-review playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.

Samsung had five best-selling smartphones in Q3 2025 — and none were flagships
By Brady Snyder published
Booming budget phones Apple's iPhone 16 series dominated the smartphone market in Q3 2025, but Samsung made a strong push in the midrange space.

Here's when Google Play Store users will get an automatic cash settlement payout
By Brady Snyder published
Free cash Google is settling a lawsuit over an alleged Google Play Store monopoly, and soon, you'll be able to cash in with an automatic settlement payment.

How Android's new 'Transiting Mode' could change settings for public transit users automatically
By Brady Snyder published
New modes The newest Android Canary release suggests Google will add a "Transiting" mode to a future version of Android.

Google Pixel Watch update adds always-on display support for more Clock features
By Brady Snyder published
AOD upgrades Google is bolstering the Pixel Watch's always-on display support to add timers, stopwatches, and media controls with Google Clock version 6.11.

When is the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold release date?
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is launching very soon in one market, but release dates for other markets are less clear. Here's what you need to know.

Meta reportedly pushes the release of new mixed-reality glasses to 2027
By Brady Snyder published
Delayed Meta's next-generation pair of mixed-reality glasses were originally tabbed to release in the second half of 2026, but they're now delated into 2027.

Nothing may have paused the Android 16-based Nothing OS 4 rollout
By Brady Snyder published
On hold Nothing's Android 16 rollout has apparently hit a snag, with the company said to be working on an "urgent fix" for a problem with the Nothing OS 4 build.

Galaxy Watch 5 and Pro users await One UI 8 Watch update after beta concludes
By Brady Snyder published
UI boost! Samsung's eagerly awaited One UI 8 Watch update, featuring Wear OS 6 enhancements, is set to launch for the Galaxy Watch 5 series.

You can now use a Google Pixel as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam for GameChat
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel exclusive Google Pixels are some of the few Android phones to support USB webcam functionality by default, and that now works with the Nintendo Switch 2.

Gemini 3 Deep Think is Google's 'most advanced reasoning feature' — and it's available now
By Brady Snyder published
Upgraded AI model Gemini 3 Deep Think is Google's smartest AI model yet, and it's now available in the Gemini app for Google AI Ultra subscribers.

Google Antigravity's rate limits are changing amid 'incredible' demand
By Brady Snyder published
AI IDE Google is giving priority access for subscribers to Antigravity, the agent-based IDE built on Gemini 3. Free users are getting higher rate limits, too.

Chrome's enhanced autofill features arrive to simplify your holiday planning
By Brady Snyder published
Enhanced autofill Google Chrome is bolstering its autofill features to include more data types, and they can come in handy while prepping for holiday travel.

Motorola and Bose might be making a smart home speaker to rival Google's Home Speaker
By Brady Snyder published
Motorola + Bose Motorola and Bose might be working on a new smart speaker with voice assistant support and big sound to rival the Google Home Speaker.
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