
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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is getting Qi2.1, but don't get too excited
By Brady Snyder published
Fast charging? The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 appeared in the WPC database, and is likely to support Qi2.1. Still, it probably won't get hardware magnets.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Form factor or function?
By Brady Snyder published
Slim showdown The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes with an unreal form factor, but plenty of compromises too. For the same price, is the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?

What is Project Astra? Gemini Live, Android XR, and everything else you need to know
By Brady Snyder published
Universal AI Name an exciting new Google AI feature, and it probably started as Project Astra. But what exactly is it? Let's find out.

Motorola Razr 2025: Price, specs, models, and everything you need to know
By Derrek Lee, Brady Snyder last updated
Razr, now ultra For the first time, Motorola is selling three different Razr 2025 models, and we're here to tell you all about them.

Which Samsung Galaxy S25 model should you buy?
By Brady Snyder published
Samsung showdown Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 series includes four models spanning various price points and feature sets. Here's how to find out which one is best for you.

It wasn't just you — X (Twitter) resolved a major outage today
By Brady Snyder last updated
Twitter is down X (formerly Twitter) suffered an outage, with new posts refusing to load and the service becoming unavailable for many.

Google patches an annoying Wear OS authentication bug affecting Wallet
By Brady Snyder published
Finally Wear OS users were asked for their PIN or pattern to complete Google Wallet transactions, even with the smartwatch worn and unlocked, but it was a bug.

Google TV might be adding a proper sleep timer for nighttime watching
By Brady Snyder published
Auto-pause Android TV is upgrading its sleep timer, and Google TV might get a proper sleep timer experience for the first time.

Rumors aren't sure if the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 will use Snapdragon or Exynos
By Brady Snyder published
This or that Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 sometime this summer, but there's a big question mark surrounding the phone's processor.

Google Messages' RCS badges are inching closer toward a public rollout
By Brady Snyder published
Text bubbles Google will soon let Android users know which of their contacts are using RCS with a Messages update, with more updates coming.

Google made a web app with Gemini and Canvas, and you can try it now
By Brady Snyder published
AI coding Google built a web app to show off Gemini's coding abilities with Canvas, and you can play around with it while viewing highlights from Google I/O 2025.

The official Google Store is now selling Pixels directly to customers in India
By Brady Snyder published
At last Google previously partnered with other retailers to sell Pixels in India, but now you can buy them straight from the source.

Samsung is trying to make the Galaxy S26 Ultra thinner with new camera lenses
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh eyes Samsung might be switcher to thinner lens technologies for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, potentially making it slimmer overall or with more room for other components.

Google can make smart glasses accessible with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster deals
By Brady Snyder published
Work in progress Smart glasses and XR devices currently have an accessibility problem, as their limited range of frames and styles can't support all prescription types. That should change.

Project Starline is now Google Beam, but what's new? I tried it to find out
By Brady Snyder published
Immersive experiences Google Beam is the new name for Project Starline, a 3D video communication platform that'll soon launch in collaboration with HP. And yes, it's outstanding.

I tried Android Auto with Gemini at Google I/O, here's how it went
By Brady Snyder last updated
Coming soon Your hands-free driving experience is about to get a lot better with Gemini on Android Auto and cars with Google built-in — here's a preview of what's coming.

My top 5 Google I/O demos, from Gemini robots to virtual dressing rooms
By Brady Snyder published
All about AI Google talked a bunch about AI at I/O 2025 — the word was uttered 92 times — but how will it be used? These demos show off the possibilities.

Forget the Pixel 9a, the superior Google Pixel 9 is under $600 during Amazon's Memorial Day sale!
By Brady Snyder published
Don't wait It might be hard to believe, but Memorial Day sales are already here, and this Google Pixel 9 deal is too good to pass up.

Flip phones are the running companions I didn't know I needed
By Brady Snyder published
Flipping fantastic Rather than pay a monthly fee to your carrier for LTE service on your Wear OS watch, get a flip phone to carry with you on runs instead.

Google's Find Hub app redesign is rolling out for Android users
By Brady Snyder published
Big update Google recently announced that Find My Device was set become Find Hub. Now, that change is rolling out via an update on the Google Play Store.

I switched to the Motorola Razr 2025, and it's a foldable for everyone
By Brady Snyder published
The right razr The Motorola Razr 2025 builds upon the success of the prior generation, adding hardware and durability improvements in all the right areas.

How to use Bluetooth audio sharing on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder published
Multiple earbuds Audio Sharing is arriving on Google Pixel phones, possibly with the release of Android 16 soon. Here's how you can use it today.

Motorola Razr Ultra 2025 launch live blog: review, camera comparisons, deals, and more
By Derrek Lee, Nicholas Sutrich, Andrew Myrick, Brady Snyder last updated
Hello, Moto! We've reviewed the new Motorola Razr Ultra 2025, and we have so much to say. But we also want to see what other people have to say about it. Here are our reactions!
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