
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

Android's leaked battery status indicator bears a striking resemblance to iOS
By Brady Snyder published
New looks Google is working on refreshing Android's UI with Material 3 Expressive, and that includes a new-look battery status indicator — here's a sneak peek.

Why I'm ditching big foldables after daily driving the latest from Samsung and Google
By Brady Snyder published
Saying goodbye I've been a foldable user since 2021, and it's finally time for me to admit that clamshell devices are the superior form factor.

How Gemini Live's video support helped me grow plants in the desert
By Brady Snyder published
Green (AI) thumb Admittedly, there aren't a lot of AI use cases that'll actually change your life. But for me, Gemini Live's gardening help was one of them.

Android 15 is widely rolling out for Motorola Razr Plus 2024 owners in the US
By Brady Snyder published
At last! Motorola is officially rolling out Android 15 to all Razr Plus 2024 owners in the U.S. as of today — here's how you can update and get the latest features.

NotebookLM gets Gemini 2.5 Flash as it prepares to launch as a standalone app
By Brady Snyder published
Research helper NotebookLM is about to launch as a standalone app at Google I/O 2025, but it's getting expanded Audio Overview support and Gemini 2.5 Flash capabilities now.

How to use Gemini Live's camera and screen sharing features
By Brady Snyder published
AI smarts Gemini Live's multimodal support recently grew with live video and screen sharing inputs — here's how to use them to solve daily problems.

How many software updates will the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 be eligible for?
By Brady Snyder published
One UI Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 7 this summer, but how long will its OS upgrade and security update support window last?

How to improve your appearance in Google Meet
By Brady Snyder published
Picture perfect Trying to get a more flattering appearance from your home or office setup? These Google Meet tips and tricks only require an Android phone.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 might not use a Snapdragon chip after all
By Brady Snyder published
Downgrade? After mixed reports couldn't pinpoint whether Samsung would use a Snapdragon or Exynos chip for the Galaxy Z Fold 7, we might finally have an answer.

Gmail will now let you react to emails with emojis
By Brady Snyder published
Quick reply Google is rolling out a Gmail tweak that'll let users reply and react to emails with emojis, much like Slack or Google Chat.

How fast will the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 charging speed be?
By Brady Snyder published
Power up Is Samsung expected to boost the Galaxy Z Flip 7's charging speeds? Here's everything we know so far.

Nothing CEO Carl Pei reassures fans Phone 3 is definitely coming to the US
By Brady Snyder published
At last After launching numerous phones without official U.S. support, Nothing is set to return to the region with the upcoming Phone 3.

The Pixel Weather app is getting a pollen tracker in the US
By Brady Snyder published
Avoiding allergies Trouble with seasonal allergies? Your Pixel will now give you insight into daily pollen levels with a new Pixel Weather update.

Motorola's Razr 2025 is making me and my Razr Plus 2023 jealous — and that's impressive
By Brady Snyder published
Big upgrades My time with the Razr Plus 2023 started and ended with disappointment, but the Razr 2025 could be a different story.

Google One might eventually back up your phone SIMs for easy restoration
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler saving Code strings suggest Google could be working on a way to back up and restore eSIMs, simplifying the process of switching phones.

Google officially killed Driving Mode after stripping most of its features in 2024
By Brady Snyder published
Bye Google Assistant is slowly being cast aside in favor of Gemini, and many features are gone forever as part of the move.

Google is dropping support for the first two generations of Nest Learning Thermostat
By Brady Snyder published
Cutoff Google is cutting support for two Nest Learning Thermostat models, meaning they won't get updates and can't be remote-controlled.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 vs. Razr Plus 2024: Two flagship flip phones, compared
By Brady Snyder published
Ultra vs. Plus Motorola's top-of-the-line foldable is now the Razr Ultra 2025, but how does it compare to the Razr Plus 2024 from last year? Let's find out.

Is the Motorola Razr 2025 waterproof?
By Brady Snyder published
Durability If you have durability concerns about foldable phones, these are the Motorola Razr 2025 water-resistance and durability specs you need to know.

The Gemini app is becoming more like NotebookLM in April's Workspace feature drop
By Brady Snyder published
All about AI Google's Workspace feature drop for April 2025 includes big updates to Gemini, Gmail, Slides, and Chat. Here's everything you need to know.

Samsung's refurbished Galaxy S24 units are a bad deal, buy these instead
By Brady Snyder published
Thumbs down Samsung's refurbished phones now cost more this year, making them a bad deal compared to both new and third-party renewed options. Here's what to buy instead.

The Motorola Razr 2025 leaks in all angles ahead of official launch
By Brady Snyder published
Flip! The Motorola Razr 2025 is expected to be announced at an event this week, but its promotional materials have apparently leaked ahead of that.

Google could be moving Pixel manufacturing to India to avoid high tariffs
By Brady Snyder published
Quick moves The U.S. government is trying levy tariffs on select foreign imports, and the uncertain situation is sending the manufacturing world into a panic.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: How will the top Android foldables compare?
By Brady Snyder published
Foldables, fight! Samsung's next big-screen foldable is expected to release this summer, but how will it compare to the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold? Let's find out.
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