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

This last-minute Galaxy S26 Ultra deal gives you $200 to spend on accessories
By Brady Snyder published
Free gift card! It's rare to score a deal on a new phone — but don't tell Amazon that, because this Galaxy S26 Ultra deal with a free $200 gift card is can't-miss stuff.

Beats made my favorite workout earbuds even better with an electric Nike collab
By Brady Snyder published
Powerbeats Pro 2 Beats and Nike teamed up to launch a special edition variant of the Powerbeats Pro 2, and it's already my favorite audio launch of the year.

I found the 5 best Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 features you probably aren't using
By Brady Snyder published
How To The new Galaxy Buds 4 are here, and they come with a handful of helpful software features that work best with Samsung phones.

I stay safe and protect my hearing with these Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 features
By Brady Snyder published
How To Wearing earbuds can be dangerous if you play your music too loud or lose awareness of your surroundings. These Pixel Buds Pro 2 features can help.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 look great on paper, but there's one thing holding them back
By Brady Snyder published
Frustrating fit The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 have a questionable fit. Is it a consequence of the style, or a problem with the Buds 4 specifically?

Privacy Display is my favorite Galaxy S26 Ultra feature, and this is how I master it
By Brady Snyder published
How To The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers a Privacy Display feature that's easy to manually enable or disable, but you can configure it to automatically activate.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals a battery that's easy to replace... and not much else
By Brady Snyder published
Shocking scores iFixit tore down and graded the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra in terms of repairability, and the brand is still lagging behind Apple and Google.

4 Android phones you should buy instead of the iPhone 17e
By Brady Snyder published
How To The iPhone 17e adds MagSafe and more to an already great iPhone 16e, but Android phones do a few things better (and cheaper).

iPhone 17e vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: Simplicity or versatility?
By Brady Snyder published
iPhone vs. Galaxy The iPhone 17e is a basic smartphone focused on optimization and performance, while the higher-priced Galaxy S25 FE is all about versatility.

6G is coming, and these are 3 things you'll be able to do with it
By Brady Snyder published
5G → 6G 6G will be here before you know it, and Qualcomm and Nvidia have already shared their plans for the new connectivity tech. Here's what you need to know.

I used the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro's e-paper display, and I can't wait for the US launch next month
By Brady Snyder published
At last TCL is finally putting its matte, eye-friendly NXTPAPER display technology on a flagship available in the U.S., and I couldn't be more excited after trying it.

Samsung is trying really hard to prove that its foldable displays are more durable than you think
By Brady Snyder published
Golf simulator Have you ever wondered if a foldable phone could survive thousands of golf balls being launched at it? Well, thanks to Samsung Display, we now know the answer.

Android Central's MWC 2026 Best in Show
By Derrek Lee, Harish Jonnalagadda, Sanuj Bhatia, Brady Snyder published
Best in Show Android Central presents the MWC 2026 Best in Show awards, celebrating the products that stood out the most on the show floor.

Samsung’s MWC 2026 display demos feel like a glimpse into the future
By Brady Snyder published
Cool concepts Samsung Display creates the screens that power your favorite devices from all sorts of brands, and the company is working on new concepts worth your attention.

I used the Google Pixel 10a for two weeks, and it makes me question if price is a feature
By Brady Snyder published
Copy, paste The Google Pixel 10a has the same general design, processor, and display as its predecessor — should anyone buy it, or is the Pixel 9a a better deal?

4 ways Snapdragon Wear Elite will make your next wearable more useful
By Brady Snyder published
How To Your next smartwatch might use Snapdragon Wear Elite for on-device AI processing — here's how you'll actually benefit from the new features.

Motorola unveils the Moto Buds 2, Buds 2 Plus with hi-res sound and long battery life
By Brady Snyder published
Moto Buds Motorola has two new earbuds at MWC 2026, including one with Bose audio. Here's everything you need to know about them.

MWC 2026: Nothing reveals all four Phone 4a colorways, with blue and pink stealing the show
By Brady Snyder published
Cool colors Nothing already teased white and pink colorways for the upcoming Phone 4a, but now we're seeing black and blue options, too.

Qualcomm's X105 modem will keep you connected in elevators and parking garages
By Brady Snyder published
Faster speeds Qualcomm's latest cellular modem, the Qualcomm X105, is here with better satellite connectivity and improved coverage in parking garages and elevators.

I went hands-on with the Razr Fold alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — and I like Motorola's chances
By Brady Snyder published
Foldable showdown The Motorola Razr Fold will have a bigger battery than any U.S. foldable and match Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 with seven years of software support.

Before you buy the Galaxy S26, try its best features for free with this app
By Brady Snyder published
How To Try Galaxy is a web app that lets you experience Samsung phones on any device, and it now includes the just-announced Galaxy S26 features.

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: The Galaxy S26 series is here, plus Galaxy Buds 4 and tons of exciting new One UI features
By Sanuj Bhatia, Nickolas Diaz, Brady Snyder, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Live Blog Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event happening on February 25!

Samsung Galaxy S26 vs. Google Pixel 10: Which small phone is worth buying?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Small phone matchup The Galaxy S26 aims to elevate the brand's base-model flagship — did Samsung change enough for it to pull ahead of the standout Google Pixel 10?
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