Latest articles by Brady Snyder
The Soundcore Sleep A30 might be the final form of sleep earbuds
Android Audio Soundcore's Sleep A10 and A20 were fan-favorite sleep earbuds, and the Sleep A30 add a highly-requested feature — ANC. Is that enough to justify the price hike?
The NotebookLM app for Android keeps making me want to go back to the website
AI Byte Google launched a brand-new NotebookLM app for Android and iOS last month, and while it's nice for current users, it's not a replacement for the web client.
I tried giving a gross smartphone new life with this $4 detailing kit from Otterbox
Summer refresh You can buy various cleaning supplies for your tech, but Otterbox wants you to grab one kit that supposedly has everything you need. Is it worth it?
June is National Safety Month, and these Android phones could help save your life
Safe and sound With features like Emergency SOS and Car Crash Detection, your smartphone could help when you need it most. Here's which ones are best.
When does the Google Pixel 10 launch?
Release date If rumors and leaks are any indication, the upcoming Google Pixel 10 series isn't that far away. Here's when Google's next flagship lineup launches.
How to customize group chats in Google Messages
Custom icons Google Messages now supports shared group chat icons and names for RCS that everyone can see — here's how to use them.
I took the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to a concert to see if telephoto lenses are overrated
Optical zoom I thought I'd never buy a smartphone without a telephoto lens again until I switched to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Was the sacrifice worth it?
How to create custom AI stickers on a Google Pixel phone
AI creations With a Google Pixel phone and the June Pixel Feature Drop, you can quickly create custom AI stickers straight from your phone's keyboard. Here's how.
Gemini is heading to your command line as an open-source AI agent
Gemini CLI Google made an open-source AI agent that can take actions on your behalf while integrating with your current workflows, and you can try it for free.
OnePlus Pad 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra: Which flagship Android tablet is best?
Tablet talk OnePlus is here with a bona-fide flagship Android tablet in the Pad 3. But is it enough to beat the pricey Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra? Let's find out.
These are the 3 smartwatches I'd buy instead of a Google Pixel Watch
Buy or pass? While Google Pixel phones could be a good fit for any smartphone user, the Pixel Watch 3 isn't as universal. There are three smartwatches I'd buy instead.
Your next USB-C cable should have a screen
Handy tricks Ever experienced an Android phone or accessory not charging as expected? A USB-C cable with a screen could make for an easy fix.
Here's why you should own at least 3 pairs of headphones, and these are my top picks for each
Full setup Most people drop their dollars on a pair of great wireless earbuds, others grab over-ears too. But you really need three pairs of headphones for a complete setup.
These Sonos headphones aren't perfect. Here's why I still recommend them
Headphone deal I review headphones for a living, and the Sonos Ace are one of my favorites. At $117 off, they're a slam-dunk for anyone in need of a new pair.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sales aren't meeting expectations, report claims
Slim pickings Samsung reportedly cut production of the Galaxy S25 Edge just one month after its debut, signaling low demand for the thin smartphone.
Here are the first 10 things you should do with a new Android phone
Tips & tricks Picked up a new Android phone? You’ll need to do these 10 things first to get the best experience and make necessary customizations.
How to install the One UI 8 beta
Early access Samsung is opening up availability for One UI 8, its next mobile operating system based on Android 16. Here's how you can try it out for yourself.
YouTube Music is borrowing this handy feature from Spotify and Apple Music
Sending songs Spotify and Apple Music have had lyric sharing for a while, but YouTube Music is only now adding the feature in a big win for subscribers.
Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are stable and hitting the Gemini app for Android now
New AI models Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are officially stable and generally available, and for the first time, you can try a preview of Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite.
Motorola confirms which phones will get updated to Android 16
Hello UI Android 16 is already available for Google Pixel users, but now Motorola is sharing which of its models will get the boost to the next Android OS version.
These are the rumored Google Pixel 12 codenames for the entire 2027 lineup
Pixel perfect We're currently awaiting an official announcement of the Google Pixel 10 in the coming months, but leakers are already giving us hints about the Pixel 12 series.
The June 2025 Android update offers crucial security tweaks for Pixel users —and two huge new features
Key update Although Android 16 is here, Google Pixel owners running Android 15 can install the June 2025 security patch with important fixes.
Craving a throwback smartwatch? The Pebble refresh ships next month with a new app
Reboot More importantly, the new app for Core Devices smartwatches on iOS and Android will also work with old Pebble Time or 2 watches that are still running.
