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Brady Snyder
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Brady Snyder is a technology journalist that has written about mobile devices and computers for multiple publications. He graduated from St. John's University in 2023 with a B.S. in Journalism and a minor in English. Brady has written over 700 articles in the tech field, with bylines in XDA Developers, iMore, Screen Rant, and his substack titled Framework of Tech. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, he reviews consumer technology, software, and services. Brady is an expert in all things consumer technology, from average smartphones to cutting-edge advancements.

Samsung confirms Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 will get One UI 6.1
Jan 24, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Samsung confirms Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S22 will get One UI 6.1
Android 14 and One UI 6 have been available for some time now, but One…
Jan 24, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Developers will still have to pay Apple for sideloading iPhone apps
The days of the App Store being the only way to download apps and make…
Jan 24, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
iOS 17.3 is now available with Stolen Device Protection and more
Apple's latest major updates for iPhones and iPads, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, were released…
Jan 23, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Massive data breach includes 26 billion records and 12TB of data
Data breaches are happening with alarming frequency lately, which means it's increasingly likely your data…
Jan 22, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Apple wants whopping $73 million from Epic Games in legal fees
The lengthy legal battle between Apple and Epic Games is wrapping up, and Epic might…
Jan 18, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Google CEO tells employees to brace for more layoffs in 2024
Google laid off over a thousand workers across multiple teams last week, and for a…
Jan 18, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Google employees criticize layoffs amid their CEO's silence
Last week, Google laid off hundreds of workers across multiple teams, totaling over a thousand…
Jan 17, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
DJI's Mic 2 has AI noise-canceling and connects to your phone
DJI is known for, among other things like drones and cameras, making high-quality microphone kits.…
Jan 17, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Apple must let apps link to other payment options after petition fails
Apple has mostly handled Epic Games during the two companies' dispute over third-party payments in…
Jan 16, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Apple has a 25-minute demo in store for Vision Pro testers
Apple Vision Pro will almost certainly be an enthusiast product reserved for early adopters when…
Jan 16, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
EU adviser: Google should have to pay $2.7 billion antitrust fine
The European Union fined Google a hefty sum in 2017 for allegedly violating antitrust rules,…
Jan 15, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
You can now show boarding passes with your Wear OS smartwatch
Google is steadily adding features to the Google Wallet app on both the Android and…
Jan 11, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Google lays off a thousand employees and Fitbit heads depart
Google hardware has become best-in-class in recent years, with Pixel phones and Pixel smartwatches becoming…
Jan 11, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Apple's OLED iPad Pro models could start at $1,500 in price leap
Apple neglected to release a single new iPad model in 2023, but that's going to…
Jan 09, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Withings' BeamO is the only at-home health tool you'll ever need
Withings is a leader in health technology, and the company is always coming up with…
Jan 09, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
You might be getting a $92 'Batterygate' check from Apple soon
Apple made headlines years ago when it was revealed the company was intentionally slowing down…
Jan 08, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
A new 'Robot Constitution' will keep Google's AI droids in line
Google has been working on robotics for a long time, but a breakthrough might be…
Jan 08, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
You might be eligible for a $100 million Verizon fee settlement
Verizon users might be eligible to receive up to $100 as compensation for hidden fees…
Jan 05, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Google will go to trial in Texas antitrust case in March 2025
A U.S. federal judge has set a March 2025 trial date for Texas' antitrust lawsuit…
Jan 04, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
The FTC wants to hear your thoughts on right-to-repair legislation
iFixit and the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) petitioned the FTC (the Federal Trade Commission)…
Jan 04, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Masimo spent over $100 million to fight Apple, but could win big
Apple is facing real legal troubles due to its fight with Masimo over the blood-oxygen…
Jan 03, 2024 · By Brady Snyder
Sony backtracks plan to take Discovery shows bought on PS Store
The cruel reality of owning digital content came to a head this month, as Sony planned…
Dec 22, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
US will review how legacy chips may be aiding Chinese dominance
The U.S. Department of Commerce will review whether the use of legacy chips by U.S.…
Dec 21, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
The E.U. is unfairly targeting U.S. companies, 21 lawmakers say
As the European Union's Digital Markets Act looms, U.S. lawmakers believe the legislation unfairly targets…
Dec 19, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Apple quietly patches Flipper Zero exploit crashing iPhones
iPhones can no longer be forced to crash with Flipper Zero tools, after an iOS…
Dec 18, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
SpaceX will test Starlink on T-Mobile phones after FCC clears plan
Cellular communications over satellite has made progress over the last few years, and has been…
Dec 18, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Apple will make governments go to court for your notification data
Apple quietly updated its legal process guidelines document, which explains how the company responds to…
Dec 14, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
U.S. will take "strongest possible" action against Huawei
Following the surprise breakthrough in chip manufacturing from China in Huawei phones, the U.S. has…
Dec 13, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
U.S. facing cyberattacks from foreign nations, China the latest
The United States has faced numerous cyberattacks from foreign bodies recently, and the country's latest…
Dec 13, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Apple Vision Pro could be set to arrive earlier than expected
Apple is gearing up to launch the Vision Pro headset next year, and it could…
Dec 11, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
AMD is launching new Ryzen 8040 and MI300 chips for made for…
As the biggest microprocessing companies lean heavily into artificial intelligence (AI), AMD is joining in…
Dec 07, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
SMIC could be working on 5nm chips for Huawei's next processor
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, the Chinese chip fabricator that makes the SoCs in Huawei phones,…
Dec 06, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Chronological search isn't on Threads due to spam concerns
When Meta released a text-based app spun off of Instagram, Threads, it wasn't actually ready…
Dec 05, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Spanish media outlets raise $600 million lawsuit against Meta
A Spanish media organization encompassing 83 separate outlets is suing Meta, according to a lawsuit…
Dec 04, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Google begins rollout of text bar redesign in Google Messages
Google is starting to update the Google Messages app with a redesigned text bar, as…
Dec 04, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Samsung, Google try to displace Dolby Atmos with new competitor
Samsung and Google are working on a new, 3D audio standard that will rival Dolby…
Dec 01, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Apple reveals its 2023 App Store Awards, ChatGPT notably absent
Apple and Google both announced their respective picks for best apps of the year on…
Nov 30, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Stable Video Diffusion turns any image into an animation with AI
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model from Stability.ai can make any still image become an…
Nov 29, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Meta knowingly collected data from underage users, complaint says
Meta, the parent company that operates social media platforms Facebook and Instagram, is currently facing…
Nov 29, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Specs for AMD's Ryzen 8000G AM5 APUs may have just leaked
The specifications for AMD's upcoming Ryzen 8000G platform may have been leaked, according to a…
Nov 27, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Humane Ai Pin's laser display underwhelms again in latest video
Humane, a startup composed of a number of ex-Apple employees, has been working for years…
Nov 22, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Samsung could debut blue PHOLED in late 2025, report says
Samsung is trying to use blue phosphorescent OLED display technology in devices by the second…
Nov 21, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Samsung eyes improved AI chips with "competitive advantage"
Samsung will respond to the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor chips, according to…
Nov 21, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is powerful, but is far less efficient
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset provides the best performance of any Android system-on-a-chip…
Nov 20, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could bring a performance leap, rumor claims
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 mobile platform could feature considerable performance and efficiency gains, according…
Nov 16, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Opal's new webcam is a tiny 4K camera that clips onto your…
Opal, a camera startup that aims to bring DSLR quality to the webcam, has a…
Nov 15, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Emergency SOS via satellite is free for another year on iPhone 14
Apple today announced that it would be granting another free year of Emergency SOS via…
Nov 15, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Google rumored to use TSMC's N3E process for Tensor G5 chip
After its recent Tensor G3 chip disappointed when compared to competing options from Qualcomm and…
Nov 15, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Google & Meta should pay news outlets $14B annually, study finds
It's no secret that ad revenues for media organizations have decreased in recent years, as…
Nov 14, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Zelle starts refunding scammed users after U.S. pressure
Internet scams are becoming all too common, with scammers misrepresenting themselves as corporations or even…
Nov 13, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Smartphone demand isn't recovering yet, says Huawei chipmaker
Following a massive shortage of chips throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the microchip fabrication industry is…
Nov 13, 2023 · By Brady Snyder
Google planned to make the EU a priority only after huge fine
Google only planned significant investments in the European market after receiving a record-breaking fine, according…
Nov 10, 2023 · By Brady Snyder