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 S26 Plus vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Which Android flagship should you buy?
By Brady Snyder last updated
Awesome Androids The Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus is finally here, but can it usurp the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL? Here's everything you need to know about how they compare.

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: S26, S26 Plus, and S26 Ultra specs, Galaxy AI surprises, price, release date, and everything we expect
By Sanuj Bhatia, Nickolas Diaz, Brady Snyder last updated
It's all happening! We're following the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series! Here's everything we know before Wednesday!

Which Google Pixel 10 model should you buy? Everything you need to know
By Brady Snyder last updated
Decisions, decisions The Google Pixel 10 series is here, spanning five models each with key upgrades. This guide will help you choose the right one.

Unlock your Pixel 10 Pro’s hidden potential with these 5 tips
By Brady Snyder published
How To Google phones are known for their software, and the Pixel 10 Pro is loaded with exclusive features you probably aren't using. These are the ones you should try.

Circle to Search has 3 secret powers most people don’t know about
By Brady Snyder published
How To Circle to Search is a few years old now, but it has consistently gained features over its lifetime that make it a worthwhile tool to this day.

I get the best sound quality out of my Sony headphones and earbuds by changing this setting
By Brady Snyder published
How To Sony's LDAC codec enables hi-res audio on Android phones, but you need to download the Sound Connect companion app and change this setting to use it.

This hidden Galaxy S25 feature makes me want to actually use the Samsung Gallery app
By Brady Snyder published
How To Most of us use Google Photos over the default Samsung Gallery app, but the latter comes with a few handy features, including Instant slow-mo for videos.

This little-known camera trick makes using an Android flip phone worth it
By Brady Snyder published
How To I love using Camcorder mode on foldable phones to record videos while invoking nostalgia and improving ergonomics. Here's how you can use it too.

Nothing is the only brand taking the counterfeit tech problem seriously
By Brady Snyder published
Convincing scams Counterfeit tech products are a major problem globally, and the knockoffs get better every year. One tech company is finally talking about the issue publicly.

I hope Google's reported Android face unlock upgrade doesn't replace fingerprint sensors
By Brady Snyder published
Biometric security Android's face unlock feature lacks advanced security and reliability in difficult lighting situation, but Google might be changing that.

Android is getting a new note-taking app in April 2026, and I couldn't be more excited
By Brady Snyder published
Notability An award-winning iOS note-taking app is coming to Android this year, and it's going to replace all other notes apps for me. Here's what you need to know.

I never worry about photo composition thanks to this Google Pixel 9a trick
By Brady Snyder published
How To Not sure how to center in on your subject to get the perfect shot? Auto Frame does the work for you on phones like the Google Pixel 9a.

Peak Design's crossbody and wristlet phone straps are the first I'd actually use
By Brady Snyder published
Crossbodys & cuffs Peak Design, the brand known for mobile accessories and camera gear, is out with smartphone-first straps — and they're finally starting to make sense.

Ring and Nest remind us why the camera brand you choose matters
By Brady Snyder published
Prying eyes Ring came under fire for its Flock Safety partnership. Nest drew eyeballs when it surfaced footage thought to be deleted. How concerned should you be?

I compared Sony's new WF-1000XM6 earbuds to the WF-1000XM5 — here's what's new
By Brady Snyder published
Worth upgrading? Sony just released the WF-1000XM6 earbuds with a fresh design, new audio drivers, and an upgraded processor. Here's how they compare to the WF-1000XM5.

I unboxed Motorola's Razr FIFA World Cup 26 Edition — a special edition phone you can actually buy
By Brady Snyder published
Themed smartphones This Motorola Razr 2025 variant features a stylish PANTONE Spring Bud color themed after the FIFA World Cup 26, and it's basically calling my name.

I simplified my Google Photos searching and editing with this trick
By Brady Snyder published
How To Google Photos will now let you edit your photos with natural language queries, simplifying the app's editing tools in a transparent way.

Nothing's rumored 'Headphone (a)' could launch soon, but do we even need them?
By Brady Snyder published
Crowded lineup Nothing's most recent over-ear headphones have been a hit, but is there room for a third contender? A leak suggests Nothing thinks there is, but I'm not so sure.

YouTube TV's new Sports Plan was literally made for me, and I'm canceling my other subscriptions
By Brady Snyder published
Finally! YouTube TV felt like a bloated subscription with too many channels I didn't need. Now, its interest-based plans feel like a perfect fit.

Discord is right — the only way to protect kids is to assume everyone is a kid
By Brady Snyder published
Privacy nightmare Discord wants everyone to upload face scans or ID cards to verify their age. Two things can be true: this is the only solution, and I'm never doing it.

Alphabet outperforms expectations as Google Cloud surges in Q4 2025 earnings — and it's planning a massive reinvestment for 2026
By Brady Snyder published
Exceeding projections Google's parent company outperformed Q4 2025 earnings expectations with significant year-over-year growth driven by its cloud and advertising divisions.

Google Pixel 10a vs. Motorola Edge 2025: Can Google top Motorola's mid-ranger?
By Brady Snyder published
Budget battle Google's upcoming Pixel 10a might debut earlier than expected, and it could be a slam dunk purchase over the Motorola Edge 2025.

Google Pixel 10a vs. Pixel 8a: What's changing two years later?
By Brady Snyder published
Time to upgrade? The Google Pixel 10a is set to debut earlier than usual — is it already time for Google Pixel 8a owners to upgrade? Here's how the two phones should compare.
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