Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: All about speedy performance and AI
Formidable flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will likely arrive next month, is here, so how does it compare to the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
How to automatically delete OTPs in Google Messages
Auto declutter Almost everything online requires SMS authentication via a one-time password (OTP) these days. Luckily, Google Messages can automatically delete them.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. OnePlus 13: Take your pick of 2025's flagships
Future flagships Both the OnePlus 13 and Samsung Galaxy S25 are powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite, but which model is best?
Samsung launches the Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, and A26 5G with 'Awesome Intelligence'
A-series Samsung just announced the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G, and A56 5G with what it calls "Awesome Intelligence" — but you'll have to wait for the best one.
The eighth Google Store is set to open in Washington DC later this year
More stores Google already had two Google Store locations in the pipeline, but another is set to join them — this time in the nation's capital.
Google Pixel 8a vs. iPhone 16e: Which midranger is the best value?
Pixel perfect Apple's new iPhone 16e might look decent on paper, but the Google Pixel 8a could be the better value. Here's how the two midrangers compare.
Gemini's free version now supports saved info for personalized responses
Free features Google is making Gemini's "saved info" feature free, which allows users to provide information that'll help personalize the chatbot's responses.
OnePlus Watch 3 pre-orders are arriving with an apology letter
Mistakes meda To its credit, OnePlus has owned up to its mistake after misprinting "Meda in China" on its early Watch 3 devices. That now includes a printed apology letter.
Android 16 Beta 2.1 is here to fix a set of annoying bugs
Bugs? Squashed. Android 16 Beta 2 rolled out earlier this month, and now Google has a small patch fixing a major issue forcing Pixel phones to reboot.
Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update
Fix incoming Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.
It's now easier to delegate Google Voice calls and transfer your number
Simpler calling Google Voice is getting two key updates aimed to make using the phone service in personal and business settings easier.
One UI 7 beta builds for the Samsung Galaxy S23 spotted on test servers
OS upgrades Following the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, One UI 7 beta builds for the Galaxy S23 have appeared — signaling a beta program is nearing.
YouTube is now 'the most frequently used' podcast client in the US
Audio first? After discontinuing Google Podcasts, YouTube has emerged as one of the top podcast clients. YouTube surpassed one billion monthly podcast viewers.
Google rolls out new Gemini Live experience with saved audio recordings
Better conversation Google previously announced Gemini Live tweaks, and they're rolling out for at least one Pixel 9 Pro XL user as of today.
A Photoshop app for Android is coming, and you can try registering for the beta now
Coming soon. Adobe is bringing a full-fledged version of Photoshop to Android, which has less features than the desktop version but many more than Express.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6 could get a One UI 7 beta soon
New software Samsung's slow rollout of One UI 7 continues, but the company could be prepping a beta for its 2024 foldable phones soon.
Google adds free Gemini Code Assist tier with 180,000 monthly code completions
Coding help Gemini Code Assist is now available in a free version, offering developers up to 180,000 code completions per month with AI at no cost.
OnePlus Watch 3 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Battle of the best Wear OS watches
Smartwatch showdown OnePlus learned from the Watch 2 and Watch 2R, making the Watch 3 even better. But how does it compare to Google's best Pixel Watch 3?
Google adds one-time Preferred Care payment option for Pixel devices
Insure upfront! Google swapped insurance providers for Preferred Care, and is offering a one-time payment option for two years of coverage as part of the move.
Nothing shows off Phone 3a with a massive camera bump in latest teaser
Giant eyes Shortly after a leaked video showed off the Nothing Phone 3a series from every angle, the company is teasing the phones with a sit-down with the designers who made it.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. OnePlus 13: A battle of big, powerful Android phones
Formidable flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 are two of the most powerful flagships on the market, but which one is right for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs. Galaxy S23: Finally time for an upgrade?
Fancy flagships The Samsung Galaxy S25 might be just enticing enough to make Galaxy S23 users upgrade. Here's how the two phones compare.
Google used the Gemini API and AI Studio to make the I/O 2025 puzzle
Google AI Last week, Google revealed the date of Google I/O 2025 with an interactive puzzle game. It turns out that Gemini played a big role in making it.
