
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

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Google Pixel Watch 3: Which Wear OS watch is worth your time?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Squricle vs. circle The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is finally here, but is it better than the Pixel Watch 3?

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. Galaxy Watch 6: Is it time to upgrade?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Keeping it fresh The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is still going strong in 2025, but the Galaxy Watch 8 has enough going for it, which might make you want to upgrade.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 vs. OnePlus Watch 3: Playing the value game
By Brady Snyder last updated
Smartwatch showdown The OnePlus Watch 3 turned out to be an excellent smartwatch, but Samsung's wearable prowess may help the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 shine.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs. Galaxy Z Flip 6: The same but different
By Brady Snyder last updated
Now and later The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE uses the current Galaxy Z Flip 6 as a starting point, but how do these phones differ? Let's find out.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE vs. Motorola Razr 2025: Budget foldable battle
By Brady Snyder last updated
Flips, fight! The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE attempts to make Galaxy foldables affordable, but how does it to perform compared to the Motorola Razr 2025?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: How do the top Android foldables compare?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Foldables, fight! The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 tries to match the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's slim profile while adding more features — but is it really better?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 6: So many reasons to upgrade
By Brady Snyder last updated
What's new? Now that the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is official, how does it compare to the Galaxy Z Fold 6? Here are all of the upgrades and changes.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic vs. Galaxy Watch 6 Classic: Blending Classic and Ultra
By Brady Snyder last updated
It's classic The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is finally official, but does it check all the right boxes for Galaxy Watch 6 Classic owners?

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 vs. Galaxy Z Fold 5: A major leap
By Brady Snyder last updated
Major changes The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is here, and compared to the two-year-old Galaxy Z Fold 5, the differences are night and day. Here's how they compare.

I tested the Bose SoundLink Plus against the Beats Pill. Here's the one I'd buy
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio The Beats Pill is a solid portable speaker for $150, but what if you want more? The Bose SoundLink Plus could be the next logical step up.

I tested the OnePlus Buds 4, and they're the best-sounding midrange earbuds yet
By Brady Snyder published
New sound The OnePlus Buds 4 make excellent-sounding earbuds even more accessible. With a fresh case design and long battery life, there's a lot to love.

AI could harm your critical thinking skills. Should that change how you use it?
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte A study tracked the learning and thinking behaviors of ChatGPT users, and early conclusions suggest a concerning trend. What does that mean for you?

5 tips and tricks for taking the best 4th of July photos with your Android phone
By Brady Snyder published
Firework shows The latest Android phones have detailed cameras that can excellently capture firework shows, but you'll need to know how to use them. We're here to help.

Google Pixel 10 vs. Pixel 9: Not an easy choice
By Brady Snyder published
Pixel perfect Google's Pixel 10 is here, with a few upgrades and a couple of surprising downgrades compared to the Pixel 9. Here's how they compare.

Nothing's Headphone 1 brings back buttons alongside a bold design and sound
By Brady Snyder published
Nothing or something? In typical Nothing fashion, Headphone 1 is an eye-catcher. Somehow, I think the design is the least interesting thing about these headphones.

The Soundcore Sleep A30 might be the final form of sleep earbuds
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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.

How to customize group chats in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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
By Brady Snyder published
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.
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