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
Someone discovers strange Pixel Watch prototype with less RAM and storage
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Prototypes uncovered A Redditor posted a strange Pixel Watch that turned out to be a prototype model with only 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.
More evidence surfaces showing Google Messages' edit feature in action
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Fixing typos Google is working on a message editing feature for Google Messages, and a new leak reveals our best look yet at how it might work.
Fewer Android users switched to iOS last year, but it's still a problem
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Time to switch? Fewer Android users switched to iOS last year, but the five-year trends show that they are steadily flipping to iPhone.
Google brings a bit of Pixel call magic to more Android phones
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Simpler calling Google is testing Talk to a Live Representative in Search, which works similarly to Hold for Me on Pixel, with the caveat that Talk to a Live Representative initiates calls independently.
Custom Multiviews in YouTube TV let you pick four basketball games to watch at once
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Custom views Google is rolling out Multiview, a YouTube TV feature that will let users watch multiple live games of their choosing simultaneously.
Chrome web pages should load faster thanks to a Safe Browsing update
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Quick & secure Google is issuing an update to Safe Browsing in Chrome that will reduce page load times while maintaining security.
Honor and Gameloft are working together to finally optimize foldable gaming
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mobile gaming Honor and Gameloft, the studio behind the Asphalt series of racing games, are working together to make the Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR better at gaming.
New Android tool alerts users of potential web threats
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Safer scrolling After appearing in beta software versions last year, Android Safe Browsing is here to alert users of potential threats.
Google may release the first Android 15 preview very soon
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Android V The first Android 15 Developer Preview is slated for release next week, according to a public comment by a developer on the Android Open Source Project.
The Gemini app will come to headphones that support Google Assistant
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In-ear AI After initially bringing the Gemini app to phones, code strings point to Google working on a version that supports headphones.
Google plans to bring new cross-device features to Android
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Integration Google is planning to bring Cross Device Services to Android, enabling features like Call Cast, Wi-Fi Sharing, and Hotspot Sharing.
Google Meet brings Companion Mode to mobile devices
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Hybrid meetings After debuting Companion Mode in Meet on Nest Hub Max and the web, Google is now bringing the feature to iOS and Android.
Google offers discounted Pixel Watch replacements to out-of-warranty users
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Cheaper replacements If you break your Pixel Watch outside of warranty coverage, you might be able to save on a replacement thanks to Google’s policy change.
Google teases redesign for Sign in with Google with a 'new look' on the way
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Fresh appearance Google is preparing users for a redesign of the Sign in with Google page, which allows a Google account to log into other websites and apps.
Google won't let you use Gemini and Assistant at the same time
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Tough choices You can pick whether your voice assistant on Android is Gemini or classic Assistant. But if you choose Assistant, you can't use the Gemini app.
Google One limits access to Gemini Advanced on your family plan
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Ultra 1.0 Google unveiled a new Google One AI Premium plan that unlocks access to Gemini Advanced, but it can't be shared with your family.
Google resumes January Google Play system update rollout for Pixel devices
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Storage fix? Google started rolling out the January Google Play system update last month, but paused it after encountering Pixel storage issues. Now, the rollout is resuming.
Pixel 8 owners are struggling with lighting in photos due to exposure bug
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Exposed bug A camera bug affecting Pixel 8 series devices prevents users from adjusting their exposure with a tap, causing frustration.
Samsung may add a 'vividness' slider to fix washed out Galaxy S24 displays
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Vivid color Samsung Galaxy S24 series owners have been unimpressed by the current Vivid color profile, but Samsung might be adding a variable vividness slider as a fix.
Google rebrands Bard as Gemini, and it finally knows where it's going with AI
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Bye bye, Bard Google is rebranding Bard to Gemini, adding a new mobile app, and offering an AI subscription as the company revamps its approach.
Ring's best Video Doorbell Pro now comes in a battery-powered variant
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Doorbell upgrade Most video doorbell users want a battery-powered option, and now Ring is offering its best video doorbell with a battery.
WhatsApp explains how it will work with other messaging apps under the DMA
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Easy chatting Meta is required to make WhatsApp interoperable with other messaging apps under the DMA, and it just shared how it will do so.
You'll soon be able to use a Galaxy phone as a webcam for these Windows PCs
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Better video calls Samsung is planning a feature that will let users connect their Galaxy phone to their Windows PC for use as a webcam, and more details were just revealed.