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

Meta's chief AI scientist is leaving the company after 12 years to create a startup
By Brady Snyder published
Shakeup Meta's Chief AI Scientist, who built the company's FAIR research arm, is leaving the company after over a decade — here's what is next.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge vs. Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: Opposites attract
By Brady Snyder published
Thin meets thick The Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is far from a sure thing, but if released, it'd be an alternative to the thick and feature-filled Google Pixel 10 Pro XL.

Which Nothing Phone 3 model should you buy?
By Brady Snyder published
Nothing phones Nothing is hitting its stride with four phone models available in 2025 — here's the complete guide to choosing the one for you.

Google's Gemini Agent can orchestrate complex tasks on your behalf in the Gemini app
By Brady Snyder published
Gemini Agent The Gemini Agent is coming to the Gemini app to take on multi-step actions on your behalf — here's everything the Gemini 3-powered agent can do.

Gemini 3 is Google's 'most intelligent model' and it's available now
By Brady Snyder published
Gemini 3 Google calls Gemini 3 "the best model in the world for multimodal understanding," and it's widely rolling out in preview. Here's what you need to know.

Google updates Search, Gemini, and Pixel Weather with WeatherNext 2 forecasting model
By Brady Snyder published
Accurate weather Google apps and software that provide crucial weather data is now using the WeatherNext 2 forecasting models for greater speed and accuracy.

Samsung rolls out November 2025 patch for two Galaxy Z Flip and Fold generations
By Brady Snyder published
Update now Samsung is seeding the November 2025 security patch for the last two model years of Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold — here's what you need to know.

I tested Oakley Meta HSTN and Vanguard with unsupported prescription lenses — here's how it went
By Brady Snyder published
AI glasses Meta makes the best AI-powered smart glasses on the market, but doesn't do a great job at making them for everyone. Here's how I got around that.

Backbone and Microsoft team up for an Xbox Edition of its Pro mobile game controller
By Brady Snyder published
Mean & green Following the Backbone One Xbox Edition, Backbone and Microsoft are collaborating again to make a translucent-green, Xbox-themed Backbone Pro.

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.
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