Brady Snyder
Brady is a tech journalist covering news at Android Central. He has spent the last two years reporting and commenting on all things related to consumer technology for various publications. Brady graduated from St. John's University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. When he isn't experimenting with the latest tech, you can find Brady running or watching sports.
Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Firefox have a new browser benchmark to rule them all
By Brady Snyder published
Browser wars The major browser operators worked together to create Speedometer 3.0, the latest iteration of a popular browser benchmarks.
The Pixel 8 is finally getting support for display output over USB-C
By Brady Snyder published
Screen mirroring After shipping the Pixel 8 series with DisplayPort Alternate Mode at the hardware level, Google has added support for the standard at the software level with Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.
Pixel users can now use Ultra HDR images, 10-bit HDR video on Threads
By Brady Snyder published
High-res Following the March feature drop, Instagram gained support for Ultra HDR images and 10-bit HDR video, and now it has support for Threads.
Google Maps might finally fix device orientation accuracy on Android
By Brady Snyder published
"Fused" orientation Google Maps is adding a "fused orientation" API, and it might finally fix device orientation accuracy when you're trying to find your way around.
Android 14 is finally widely rolling out for OnePlus Open owners
By Brady Snyder published
At Last After months of waiting, OnePlus Open owners can finally update to Android 14, gaining new features like File Dock and Smart Cutout.
Backbone is releasing a limited-edition Call of Duty controller with in-game perks
By Brady Snyder published
Prestige edition Backbone is debuting a limited-edition mobile gaming controller for the release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone on mobile.
Samsung set to bring vertical scrolling back to the app drawer in One UI 6.1.1
By Brady Snyder published
Comeback Samsung is bringing a vertical scrolling app drawer back to One UI with the Home Up Good Lock module in One UI 6.1.1.
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is out now, but you really shouldn't sideload it
By Brady Snyder published
Bricked devices Google rolled out Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 to testers today, but you probably shouldn't install it. There are multiple reports of devices getting bricked after attempting to sideload the update.
Google plans to give Watch Unlock a boost with ultra-wideband tech
By Brady Snyder published
Speedy unlock Updates to the Play Services app hint that Google might improve Watch Unlock using UWB technology, potentially with the Pixel Watch 3.
You can play 'Pong' with emojis in this secret Instagram game
By Brady Snyder published
Hidden in the DM There's a secret Instagram game that lets you play "Pong" with emojis, and you can find it in your Instragam DMs, as long as you know where to look.
Meta will reportedly showcase prototype AR glasses at Connect 2024
By Brady Snyder published
First look Meta is expected to unveil its first true pair of AR glasses, known internally as "Orion," at its Connect 2024 developer conference.
Early OnePlus 13 leaks point to redesign and upgraded fingerprint sensor
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh looks The new OnePlus 12 launched not too long ago, but early OnePlus 13 leaks indicate a redesign and improved fingerprint sensor might be on the way.
Apple Music won't work on rooted Android devices, following Google's footsteps
By Brady Snyder published
Blocked devices Following Google's move to block RCS messages from sending on rooted Android phones, Apple has taken similar measures with Apple Music.
Google explains how Meta ships speedy app updates and wants other apps to follow
By Brady Snyder published
Quick updates Meta has drastically decreased the time it takes for the company to update its apps for the latest version of Android. Google just explained what made that possible.
Here's how to save your Oculus account data from being permanently deleted this month
By Brady Snyder published
Last chance Meta is deleting Oculus accounts at the end of this month. If you want to save your data, here's how to migrate to a Meta account.
Nothing finally launches Phone 2a, but you can't buy it in the US
By Brady Snyder published
Flagship killer? Nothing has officially launched the Phone 2a, which includes a Dimensity 7200 Pro chip, 120Hz AMOLED display, and upgraded 50MP camera. But you can't get it in the U.S.
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review: A decent phone for the price
By Brady Snyder published
Budget buy The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G is a fairly capable smartphone for $200, but you start to notice where Samsung cut corners in day-to-day performance.
Google app tests new colorful shortcut buttons for Search
By Brady Snyder published
More color Google is testing four new colorful buttons in the Google app, highlighting features that were previously harder to find.
Fuchsia version 16 is now available on Nest Hub devices, fixes connectivity issues
By Brady Snyder published
bug fixes Google is rolling out the Fuchsia 16 update to Nest Hub devices starting now with bug fixes and other improvements, namely to connectivity.
New Lenovo Tab P12 leaks with paper-like matte display and pen support
By Brady Snyder published
A strange variant of the Lenovo Tab P12 has just leaked with a paper-like matte display, pen support, and a 3K resolution.
Google's next Pixel Watch will reportedly come in bigger 45mm size
By Brady Snyder published
At last A new report says that Google will add a 45mm variant to the Pixel Watch 3, finally answering user calls for a bigger version of the company's smartwatch.
Sales of Samsung flagships are reportedly surging, despite an overall dip
By Brady Snyder published
Selling smartphones Although Samsung faces market share challenges overall, the company's flagship phones are selling extremely well, per the report.
Google Pixel devices represented 3% of phones shipped in North America last quarter
By Brady Snyder published
Steady growth Three percent of all phones shipped last quarter in North America were Google Pixel devices, which means the brand is on the way up.