Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Qualcomm's 'Elite' branding should stay exclusive to Oryon-based chips
Elite or budget? Qualcomm's Snapdragon "Elite" chips aren't a marketing gimmick — they're the real deal. But that will only remain true if the brand is used for Oryon-based chips.
Fitbit's Health Metrics are getting a redesign on Android and iOS
New looks Previously featuring a basic user-interface that felt like an afterthought, Fitbit is now rolling out a fresh new look for Health Metrics on mobile.
The March Workspace feature drop upgrades Gemini's note-taking and translation tools
Feature drop Google is now bundling features once scattered across the month into one big feature drop, and these are all the changes to Workspace in March 2025.
YouTube Music's personalized radio stations are getting even smarter
Big upgrades The YouTube Music app for Android is also gaining AI-generated My Mix titles, custom playlist thumbnails, and new AI cover art themes.
T-Mobile customers can now claim their free MLB.tv access through March 31
Carrier perks Automatic balls and strikes are being tested in Spring Training, powered by T-Mobile's 5G. Oh, and customers get MLB.tv free for the 10th straight season.
Gemini could soon replace Google Assistant in Android Auto 14.0
Big switch Google appears to be slowly rolling out Android Auto 14.0, and in it there are signs that a switch from Assistant to Gemini is on the way.
Gemini 2.5 Pro is Google's latest AI model with thinking and multimodality built-in
New models Gemini 2.5 Pro is here, with native support for thinking and multimodality, plus a context window that'll soon grow to two million tokens.
USB-C AirPods Max are getting an upgrade Android headphones had all along
Too late? The newest AirPods Max are only now gaining support for a feature that most of its competitors have had for a long while
Google reveals Pixel Buds Pro 2 cleaning tips that can 'greatly affect' sound
Spring cleaning Worried about cleaning your Pixel Buds Pro 2 the wrong way? Here's the official word from Google on what you should do.
Google is rolling out video and screen sharing support for Gemini Live
Multimodal AI Nearly a year after demoing Project Astra at Google I/O, real-time multimodal video inputs are hitting Gemini Live for paid subscribers.
Google Vids can now generate AI voiceovers for your videos
Recording studio Google Vids could already help you create videos and scripts, but it's taking its skills to the next level with AI-generated voiceovers.
Instant Hotspot is available on the Samsung Galaxy S25 for the first time
New features Now, you can share your Galaxy phone's hotspot with any Android tablet instantly — not just with Samsung-made tablets.
Epic Games is offering a free game weekly on its Android app store
Free stuff! Epic is trying to grow its Epic Games Store on mobile, which is a Google Play Store competitor. That means you'll get free games for using it.
The switch from Google Assistant to Gemini might kill Nest speakers and displays
Wrong move Google Nest products have historically been low-powered, affordable smart home devices. If Google Assistant is ditched for Gemini, they'll be changed forever.
Spectrum and Xfinity Mobile users to get satellite texting with select Android phones
Satellite messaging Verizon became the first carrier to bring satellite texting to Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 users, and now more carriers are following suit.
Gmail's new search results prioritize relevant emails over recent ones
Mail upgrades Gmail's upgraded search algorithm will factor in recency, most-clicked emails and frequent contacts, rather than solely focusing on chronological order.
Samsung expands list of Galaxy phones and tablets set to get One UI 7
Coming Soon An update from Samsung Newsroom in Singapore confirms 15 more Galaxy devices will get the boost to One UI 7.
Google Messages will eventually let you delete RCS chats for everyone
UNDO Google Messages might steal a fan-favorite iMessage feature in the future, allowing users to delete RCS chats for everyone.
Google is reportedly switching from Samsung to TSMC for the Tensor G5. Why could this be a big deal?
Chip change Google is reportedly making a manufacturing shift with its next-generation Tensor processors, switching from Samsung Foundry to TSMC. Here's what it all means.
Google Pixel 9a vs. iPhone 16e: Features or form factor?
iOS vs. Android Google's new Pixel 9a keeps a sub-$500 price point and adds a ton of features, but how does it compare to the pricier iPhone 16e? Let's find out.
Google Pixel 9a vs. Nothing Phone 3a Pro: The sensible and enthusiast picks
Something or nothing? Google's new Pixel 9a might not have the flashy specs of the Nothing Phone 3a Pro, but it's a more reliable handset in North America.
You can finally use Gemini without a Google account, but there's a catch
Private access Gemini has long required a Google account for access, but it's now following the footsteps of ChatGPT by dropping that requirement on the web.
The first Snapdragon 8s Elite phones could launch next month, leaker claims
Upcoming launch Qualcomm's upcoming budget chip, the Snapdragon 8s Elite, could be hitting shelves in select smartphones starting in April 2025.
