Latest articles by Brady Snyder
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.
Android 16: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.
Samsung Galaxy S25 review: The last compact Android flagship
Small but mighty While the lack of upgrades in some areas made my time with the Samsung Galaxy S25 frustrating, there's no doubt this is the best small phone available.
Boox reveals stunning color ePaper tablet that's just 5.3mm thin
Color E-ink If you like ePaper tablets, the Onyx Boox Tab X C could be right up your alley. It has a 13.3-inch color E-ink screen, a thin build, and full Android 13 support.
Bose announces new QuietComfort Ultra earbuds with improved AI-powered ANC
Sweet earbuds Bose is refreshing its popular QuietComfort Ultra earbuds with more AI, better ANC, and wireless charging — with a $299 price tag.
Samsung teases smarter 'Ultra' AI camera for the Galaxy Z Fold 7
AI Camera Samsung’s teasers for its upcoming foldable are trickling out, and this one confirms the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra will get an AI camera boost.
Why I use Gemini over ChatGPT as my AI assistant, and you should too
Slow and steady OpenAI kicked off the AI race in 2022, and ChatGPT is still one of the top chatbots available. But for most people, Gemini is better.
Android 16 Material 3 Expressive vs. iOS 26 Liquid Glass: Imperfect polar opposites
UI overhauls Android and iOS are both shaking up their visual and user interfaces with upcoming software versions, but which is best? I tried them both.
Everything Apple stole from Android and Wear OS at WWDC 2025
iOS 26 = Android 16? Some of the best features arriving later this year with iOS 26 have been Android staples for some time — here's the full list.
Best sleep headphones 2025
ZZZZ These are the best sleep earbuds you can buy in every category, from earbuds and masks to open-ear solutions.
Google Pixel's Call Notes recording disclaimer could be going away soon
Stealth mode The Google Pixel 9 can use the Call Notes feature to record and summarize phone calls, but an update might make it less transparent in the future.
