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
Android users can now annotate in Google Docs with handwritten notes
By Brady Snyder published
Handwriting in Docs Google is adding an annotation feature to Google Docs, but you can only access it on touchscreen Android devices.
Google Wallet gains support for 42 more banks ahead of planned Google Pay app shutdown
By Brady Snyder published
More ways to pay Google adds support for 42 more banks in the Google Wallet app, and the move comes ahead of the planned Google Pay shutdown later this year.
Oppo is returning to Europe after resolving patent disputes
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Triumphant return Oppo is returning to Europe after a pause, in a move that was announced a month after the company resolved patent disputes with Nokia.
Nothing shows off the Phone 2a in person at MWC Barcelona
By Brady Snyder published
First look Nothing will launch the Phone 2a one week from today, and the company is showing off the real thing at MWC Barcelona.
Google wants you to text Gemini in Google Messages
By Brady Snyder published
Text with AI Google officially brings Gemini, its AI-powered chatbot, to the Google Messages. You'll be able to text Gemini just like your other friends.
You might be getting $5 from AT&T for last week's service outage
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Is it enough? AT&T's service outage Thursday was feared to be the result of solar flares or cyberattacks, but the company confirmed it was just an error. To make it right, the AT&T is giving users $5.
You asked for it, and it's here: WowMouse will turn your Pixel Watch 2 into a computer mouse
By Brady Snyder published
Smartwatch, or mouse? WowMouse, the app that turns your WearOS watch into a computer mouse, now supports the Pixel Watch 2.
The Nothing Phone (2a) design just got revealed in a sneaky way
By Brady Snyder published
New look Ahead of the Nothing 2a launch next month, the company gave us our first official look at the smartphone's design.
TCL's 50 Series phones will debut in North America starting Q2 2024
By Brady Snyder published
Paperlike TCL is bringing its NXTPAPER to more smartphones, and the company just shared details on when they'll come to North American markets.
Xiaomi officially launches Xiaomi Watch S3, Watch 2, and Smart Band 8 Pro worldwide
By Brady Snyder published
New watches Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, Xiaomi Watch S3, and Xiaomi Watch 2 at MWC Barcelona, overhauling its wearable lineup globally.
Latest Moto G Power 5G (2024) leak reveals two new colorways
By Brady Snyder published
Fresh colors Motorola is likely just weeks away from launching the Moto G Power 5G (2024), and we just got a look at the phone's new colorways.
MediaTek optimizes Dimensity chips for Gemini Nano
By Brady Snyder published
On-device AI MediaTek's future-proofing effort has paid off, because the company's 9300 and 8300 systems-on-a-chip can now run Gemini Nano on-device.
Nothing Phone 2a leaks again, all but confirming the budget phone's design
By Brady Snyder published
More leaks! The leaks are ramping up ahead of the official Nothing Phone 2a launch, and the latest round all but confirms its design.
Huawei launches Pocket 2 clamshell foldable with five total cameras
By Brady Snyder published
New foldable After initially teasing the clamshell foldable, Huawei's Pocket 2 is here with five total cameras, but there's no information on a release outside of China yet.
Google Chrome update brings 'Help Me Write' and generative AI to any website
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AI everywhere Google is bringing its generative AI feature, 'Help me write,' to any website on the internet with Google Chrome M122 update.
Google adds useful Assistant feature to Gemini
By Brady Snyder published
Reminders Google is pushing Gemini as an Assistant alternative, and the company is adding a must-have voice assistant feature to the app.
WhatsApp will now let you format text as lists, block quotes, and code
By Brady Snyder published
Better messaging WhatsApp is adding new text formatting options, such as lists, block quotes, and inline code, to make descriptive messaging easier.
Google debuts new 'Gemma' open-source AI models based on Gemini
By Brady Snyder published
Open models After overhauling its existing Gemini suite, Google is now debuting a new generation of open-source AI models called Gemma.
ASUS teases new Zenfone 11 Ultra, leaving the small form factor behind
By Brady Snyder published
Bigger is better? ASUS is teasing the next generation of Zenfone, which will come by way of the Zenfone 11 Ultra. That's right, the compact form factor of the Zenfone is getting bigger.
Google tests using AI to show 'App highlights' in Play Store listings
By Brady Snyder published
App summaries Google has been testing AI-generated summaries of apps in the Play Store, and the latest iteration is called "App highlights."
Here's how Android Auto's Message Summary feature shortens texts with AI
By Brady Snyder published
Safe messaging With the release of Samsung's Galaxy S24 series, Google announced a new feature called AI summaries in Android Auto. Today, the company explained how it works.
Google could soon release ‘Gemini Business’ and ‘Enterprise’ plans for Workspace
By Brady Snyder published
Farewell, Duet AI According to a leaked changelog, Google will soon add Gemini Business and Gemini Enterprise subscription tiers for Workspace customers, replacing Duet AI.
New collectible figurine of fan-favorite Android mascot is already sold out
By Brady Snyder published
The Bot Google's fan-favorite Android mascot, known as "The Bot," was briefly available as a 3-inch figurine. But it was extremely limited, and wasn't around for long.