Latest articles by Brady Snyder
Files by Google has a new PDF viewer, and it's ditching Google Drive
Fresh look Google Files previously used Google Drive for PDF viewing, but it now has a native viewer with streamlined sharing options.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is here with our first look at the working Linux Terminal app
New features Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2 is available now, and with it the March Feature Drop is starting to come into fruition.
A MediaTek modem could make or break the Pixel 10 — Google can’t screw this up
Risky move The latest reports indicate that Google could be switching from Samsung to MediaTek modems — here’s what that will mean for the Pixel 10.
Gemini Advanced subscribers can now use Gemini Flash 2.0 Experimental in latest Gemini app beta
Available now Gemini 2.0 Flash is one of Google’s newest and smallest AI models, and an experimental version of it is now available in the Gemini app.
How to find your Spotify Wrapped 2024, YouTube Music Recap, or Apple Music Replay
Wrapped! Relive the top songs you listened to all year. Here's how to find your 2024 year-in-review playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series could be more expensive — when will we say enough is enough?
Not necessary The general experience of using a $200 phone and a $2,000 phone is the same, so why do we keep paying more?
How long is the Google Pixel Watch 3's battery life?
Watch the clock Want to know how long your Pixel Watch 3 will last on a single charge? Here's everything you need to know.
Meta resolves outage that left Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, more unavailable for hours
Apps Unavailable Nearly all of Meta's services, including Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Threads, and Messenger, are currently down.
Android XR is a new OS built with Gemini and made for VR, AR headsets and glasses
Extended Reality Google and Samsung want to have their Wear OS moment one more time — only this time, for XR hardware.
Google's CEO blasts Microsoft's AI efforts, says 'they're using someone else's models'
Strong words Sundar Pichai is extremely confident in Google's AI models, and didn't hold back opinions about one of the company's biggest competitors.
Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.0, is here to usher in the 'agentic era'
New models Gemini 2.0 will power the previously-previewed Project Astra — plus new projects, like Project Mariner.
Google Docs adds 40 new pageless templates, with more coming soon
Upgraded templates Google added new, modern templates to Slides last month — now Google Docs is getting the same treatment.
Google is suing to block CFPB oversight over Google Pay, calling it 'government overreach'
Hold on Since Google Pay is no longer available in the US, Google doesn't think it deserves to be supervised.
OPPO Find X8 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24: Stick with the old, or get with the new?
Time to switch? The OPPO Find X8 is a compact flagship with impressive hardware, and it might just dethrone the soon-to-be-replaced Samsung Galaxy S24.
The Solos AirGo Vision AI smart glasses are finally here to challenge Ray-Ban Meta
Fresh eyes Solos' latest pair of smart glasses are modular, making it possible to attach or remove camera-equipped frames situationally.
The original OnePlus Pad will get Android 15 in the US next week
New software After the OnePlus Pad 2 gained Android 15 support last month, the company is now giving its older tablet the same treatment.
YouTube Music gains a crucial feature for podcast listening and sharing
Timestamps galore! YouTube Music, now Google's main podcasts app, is gaining a feature it should've had all along.
OPPO Find X8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: A showdown of top Android camera phones
Latest and greatest OPPO made the Find X8 Pro available globally, and for good reason — it's great enough to challenge the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Google might let you share custom Gems for Gemini in the mobile app
What a gem! Gems, which are custom Gemini chatbots trained for a specific purpose, will now be easier to share on mobile.
How to change Gemini's voice on Android
The right sound You can pick between an assortment of Gemini voices, which will apply in the app and throughout Android.
Google confirms the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold will get two extra Android OS upgrades
It's a miracle! When the Pixel 6 series became eligible for the Android 16 DP1, there was chatter about Google extending its software guarantees — now it's official.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are my gadget of the year, but I'll never wear them again
Bye now I wore Ray-Ban Metas daily for a year, and I loved having speakers and a camera on my face, but they’re not for everyday glasses wearers.
Google spruces up Android with 6 new features improving Gemini, accessibility, and sharing
Wow! [gasps] Expressive Captions are coming to Android to help you feel the emotion and expression of sound through text.
