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

No one should buy the iPhone Air when the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is $400 OFF for Prime Day
By Brady Snyder published
Thin phone, thick savings! The Samsung Galaxy S25 is the best thin phone for Android users, providing a well-rounded experience in a small form factor. Now, it's at a rare 38% off.

Best AI apps for Android
By Brady Snyder published
AI apps AI is infiltrating the apps all over your Android phone. These are the best ones you should be using to streamline productivity, take better photos, and more.

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: Which is better for live translate?
By Brady Snyder published
Live translate AirPods Pro 3 and Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 both have live translation features, but are they any good? We tried them both, here's how they compare.

I tested the iPhone Air, and it finally lets you choose your compromise
By Brady Snyder published
Present or future? We've been sacrificing portability and maneuverability for the sake of features and battery life for years. Now, you can do the opposite with the iPhone Air.

How to create custom AI stickers on a Google Pixel phone
By Brady Snyder last updated
AI creations With a Google Pixel phone and Android 16, you can quickly create custom AI stickers straight from your phone's keyboard. Here's how.

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Google Pixel Watch 4: A smartwatch ecosystem battle
By Brady Snyder published
Versus The Apple Watch Series 11 and Google Pixel Watch 4 are the best wearables in Apple and Google's ecosystems, but which is right for you? Let's find out.

Oakley Meta Vanguard vs. Meta HSTN: One for sports, one for everyday wear
By Brady Snyder published
Versus Meta expanded its lineup of smart glasses to include two Oakley styles, but which is right for you? Let's compare Vanguard and HSTN to find out.

How to use all the AI editing tools in Google Photos
By Brady Snyder published
AI magic Google revamped the Google Photos app, ditching Magic Editor in favor of separate tools for Magic Eraser, Reimagine, and more. Here's how to use them all.

Why aren't more headphones and earbuds using Wi-Fi for audio?
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio Wi-Fi is the natural solution to ending range anxiety and improving audio quality for wireless headphones and earbuds, so what's holding up adoption?

The Galaxy S25 offers the best of Galaxy AI and Gemini, and it's FREE at Verizon
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte I don't like choosing between Gemini and Galaxy AI — I'd rather have both. That's why I'm all over this Samsung Galaxy S25 deal from Verizon.

How Gemini solved a tricky apartment layout that drove me crazy for a year
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte AI is cool, but finding ways for it to actually impact your life can be tricky. Here's one way Gemini helped me solve a year-long problem.

Are Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 the best ANC earbuds? Here's what we found
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio With the QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, Bose is trying to cement itself as the leader in wireless ANC earbuds. I think they're officially the ones to beat.

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) vs (Gen 1): Do you need to upgrade your smart glasses?
By Brady Snyder published
Versus Meta's follow-up to the hit Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses takes the smarts from Oakley Meta HSTN and infuses them into a classic style. Here's how Gen 1 and 2 compare.

Is iPhone 17 or Samsung Galaxy S25 the best small flagship? Everything to consider
By Brady Snyder published
Versus The iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25 are two of the smallest flagships left, so how do they compare? Let's find out.

Meta glasses are failing people like me, but I'm taking matters into my own hands
By Brady Snyder published
Not so smart In order for Meta smart glasses to be ubiquitous, they need to support more prescriptions — and they need to do it fast.

This one iPhone 17 Pro spec makes the Google Pixel 10 Pro look so much better
By Brady Snyder published
Thick & thicker The Google Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL are on the thicker and heavier side of Android phones, but the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max just made them look stellar.

I review earbuds for a living — here's what I think of Nothing Ear 3
By Brady Snyder published
Nothing special? Nothing’s third-generation flagship earbuds are here, packing bigger drivers, a new case, and longer battery life. But they’re higher-priced, too.

How to install the One UI 8 beta
By Brady Snyder last updated
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.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review: A decent phone for the price
By Brady Snyder last updated
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.

iPhone users have spoken: This AI app is the number one free app on iOS
By Brady Snyder published
AI Byte Apple barely mentioned AI or Apple Intelligence at its iPhone 17 event, but it looks like iOS users are filling the gap on their own with Gemini.

Best sleep headphones 2025
By Brady Snyder last updated
ZZZZ These are the best sleep earbuds you can buy in every category, from earbuds and masks to open-ear solutions.

Why Dyson's OnTrac headphones are the future of fashionable audio
By Brady Snyder published
Android Audio Over-ear headphones are all starting to look the same, but Dyson wants to change that with its OnTrac model, featuring customizable caps and ear cups.

Pixel Care Plus: Price, eligible devices, benefits, and everything you need to know
By Brady Snyder published
Peace of mind Pixel Care Plus is replacing Google Preferred Care as the brand's top protection plan for Google Pixel devices — here's what that means for you.
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