Published Oct 21, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Brady is a technology journalist for MakeUseOf with years of experience covering all things mobile, computing, and general tech. He has a focus on Android phones and audio gear, and holds a B.S. in Journalism from St. John's University.

Brady has written for publications like Android Central, Android Authority, XDA, Android Police, iMore, and others. He has experience reporting on major events held by Google, Apple, and Samsung, as well as trade shows like Lenovo Innovation World and IFA.

When he's not writing about and testing the latest gadgets, you'll find Brady watching Big East basketball and running.

When newly minted Apple CEO John Ternus announced the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo last month, he proclaimed something about the iPhone: it's your intelligent personal hub. There are purpose-built devices that circle around the smartphone, but it's still the centerpiece. In doing so, the Apple boss explained exactly why the new HomeView smart display is redundant.…