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

Google tweaks Gemini's Android app with a fresh homepage and 'My Stuff' view
By Brady Snyder published
New design Following updates in September, Google is rolling out another new look for the Gemini app on Android — here's everything that's new.

How T-Mobile's 5G network is powering the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
By Brady Snyder published
F1 + 5G Formula 1 racing is surging in popularity, and T-Mobile's 5G network is set to power the Las Vegas Grand Prix using 5G technology.

Got a $100 off code from Meta that didn't work? You're not alone — here's what happened
By Brady Snyder published
Not so fast Meta hit customer inboxes with an enticing $100 off promotion last week, but many users found it didn't actually work. Turns out, there's more to the story.

Samsung reportedly tests Galaxy Z TriFold firmware ahead of expected US launch
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon? Samsung is said to be testing unlocked Galaxy Z TriFold firmware for the U.S. market as the folding phone's expected 2025 launch inches closer.

Google is making it easier for Gemini app users to generate videos from photos
By Brady Snyder published
Veo Veo 3 can be used to generate videos in the Gemini, and now, it supports using photos to guide the prompt.

Asus ROG Phone 9 and Zenfone 12 Ultra users can now upgrade to Android 16
By Brady Snyder published
Finally! Five months later, two Asus phones get a major boost. Here's everything included in the Android 16 update.

Disney's channels return to YouTube TV after intense negotiations
By Brady Snyder published
At last! Disney content is returning to YouTube TV, effective immediately, as the two sides reach a multi-year deal. Here's everything subscribers need to know.

Android might copy Apple's NameDrop to make contact sharing easier
By Brady Snyder published
Coming soon? Google could be working on an NFC-based contact sharing solution for Android, rivaling Apple's NameDrop — here's how it might work.

YouTube TV and Disney come to multi-year agreement to bring back ABC, ESPN, and more
By Brady Snyder published
At last! Disney content is returning to YouTube TV, effective immediately, as the two sides reach a multi-year deal. Here's everything subscribers need to know.

Google says the EU's investigation into its spam policies is 'without merit'
By Brady Snyder published
Fighting spam Shortly after the European Union announced an investigation into Google's anti-spam rules, the company responded in defense of Search users.

Google app adds an Images tab on iOS and Android — here's what it can do
By Brady Snyder published
Image browsing Images are becoming a big part of Search, with Google officially rolling out an Images tab in the app after prior testing.

OnePlus 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: Raw performance or AI smarts?
By Brady Snyder published
Fancy flagships The OnePlus 15 packs an even bigger battery and a faster processor, but can it unseat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus? Let's find out.

OpenAI's Sora video generator beats Google's Veo 3 by removing the guardrails
By Brady Snyder published
AI vids Google is winning at AI by trying everything, but when it goes up against OpenAI, its policy guardrails end up turning users away.

Android users can now pick their preferred Google Find Hub measurement units
By Brady Snyder published
Simpler tracking The latest Google Find Hub app update adds a setting for distance measurement, and there's also an exhaustive list of supported devices on the web.

Samsung's latest Galaxy S26 prototype is reportedly thicker than expected
By Brady Snyder published
Magnet mayhem Following in Google's footsteps, Samsung appears poised to add Qi2 magnets to the Galaxy S26 while making it slightly thicker.

Google Play will reward your gaming skills in the new Free Fire League
By Brady Snyder published
Free rewards The second Google Play Games league is here, and Android users can now turn in-game eliminations into points for discounts, in-app items, or Google Play Credit.

Samsung is selling refurbished Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 6 models months early
By Brady Snyder published
Certified Re-Newed Ahead of the rumored Galaxy S26 series, Samsung is opening up its certified refurbished store to the Galaxy S25 lineup and the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

Android users can now share their favorite Spotify songs through WhatsApp Status
By Brady Snyder published
Spotify sharing Spotify is as much of a social platform as it is a music streamer, and it's now integrating with WhatsApp Status for sharing songs, podcasts, and more.

Unleash your creativity: Google Meet adds nearly 4,000 emojis for reactions in video calls
By Brady Snyder published
Exciting emojis Google Meet is expanding support for emoji reactions, bringing the full power of your emoji library to your video calls.

This new API tool helps Gemini tap into your trusted data sources
By Brady Snyder published
File Search Tool The Gemini API is adding support for the File Search Tool, a way for developers to build with AI using known data sets for context.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. OnePlus 15: Is Samsung eyeing a comeback?
By Brady Snyder published
Rematch The OnePlus 13 beat the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra while hitting a lower price point last year. Let's see how the OnePlus 15 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra will fare.

Moto Buds Bass are beefy earbuds with ANC and Hi-Res Audio for cheap
By Brady Snyder published
Budget audio Moto Buds Bass are the latest pair budget earbuds to try and deliver key features at an affordable price point — here's everything they offer.

Samsung's latest Good Lock update fixes Back Tap unreliability
By Brady Snyder published
RegiStar Samsung's Good Lock system adds niche functionality to your device, and there's an update for the RegiStar module packing key bug fixes.
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