About Will Sattelberg
Will is the Phones Editor at Android Police, which means he usually has a dozen different smartphones on his desk at any given time. He covers everything from leaks of your next phone to the components that'll power it. He's got plenty of opinions about the current state of Android phones — thoughts you'll read in his reviews, editorials, and more. You'll also find him writing up our buyer's guides, where he hopes to help shoppers make the right choice in their next phone.
Will appears on the Android Police podcast, where he occasionally taunts his co-hosts with bad opinions about smartwatches and charging cables, and writes AP's weekend polls. In his spare time, he produces podcasts, rewatches the same 37 films, and pretends not to have a never-ending backlog of video games. He lives in Buffalo, NY and is willing to give you chicken wing recommendations at any time. Just ask. You can reach out to him directly at will@androidpolice.com.
Latest Articles
The first Android 14 beta should arrive in April
Google updated its Android Beta Program site with some juicy tidbits
It seems like only yesterday that Android 13's first developer preview arrived online. Now that we've had a couple of weeks with a stable build, it's time to start looking forward to what's coming next from Google. While we've known that Android 13's beta program would continue for some time now, we're finally getting some specifics on what this program will entail — along with a hint on when Android 14 might be ready for testers.
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 goes through hell and back in the latest JerryRigEverything durability test
Is anyone else getting a serious case of déjà vu?
Samsung's latest foldables are its best yet, even if this year's releases are mostly made up of small, iterative changes. And while many of us have our eyes on the Galaxy Z Flip 4 — with its clamshell design perfect for, you know, actually fitting into pockets — it's hard not to have some gadget lust for the ultra-expensive Z Fold 4. Of course, that folding display and matching hinge make it a perfect candidate for breaking, snapping, scratching, and more. That's where a durability test can really help buyers decide on a particular purchase, and thankfully, the king of such tests has returned to Samsung's latest phone.
Weekend poll: How important is camera performance when buying a phone?
An essential part of any purchase or an afterthought?
We're just wrapping up Mobile Photography Week at Android Police, where we've covered everything from tips and tricks for improving your shots to our favorite accessories and more. Mobile photography has proven itself to be the dominant way most of us capture the world around us, making it easier to leave the DSLR in the hotel room and step out into a foreign city with only the gadget in your pocket. There's only one question remaining: how important is camera performance to you, dear reader?
T-Mobile and SpaceX want to turn your smartphone into a satellite phone
All in an effort to end dead zones for good
Even as cell service keeps evolving, offering faster speeds in more areas across the country, dead zones are far from a thing of the past. Iif anything, they continue to frustrate and confound users, who expect their smartphones to "just work." T-Mobile is teaming up with SpaceX to try and end dead zones for good, but plenty of technical challenges could stand in their way.
How I embraced mobile photography through instant photos
It's tough to beat holding a memory in your hand
I've never been much of a photographer. When my friends and I got our first smartphones in high school, we weren't the kind to pose for photos. I don't think any of us had Instagram accounts, so any pictures we captured stayed on whatever device was in our pockets at the time.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro review: All-star battery, minor league fitness tracker
Maybe this pro should have stayed an amateur
Samsung attempted to appeal to a wide audience of potential buyers with last year’s Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. Whether you wanted a large watch strapped to your wrist or felt unwilling to let the rotating bezel die, there was something there for you. With the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro, Samsung is attempting to sway a much narrower market: fitness freaks. The sort of buyer who springs for a Garmin watch over the latest from Fossil or Mobvoi, who finds the best of Fitbit just a little too casual.
Google Play Games for PC is more accessible than ever with support for new regions and more hardware
But gamers in North America and Europe will need to keep waiting
Google timed a pretty exciting announcement to the Game Awards last year, as it promised to bring Play Games to PC in beta. Unfortunately, this test started out with some strict requirements, including a limited number of regions and supported games and the need for a dedicated graphics card. Starting today, Google's made it easier to join in the fun as it expands Play Games for PC to new regions and hardware as an open beta.
Android Automotive 13 is here, just two months after 12L arrived in cars
It comes complete with the Privacy Dashboard, new vehicle properties, and more
It's only been a couple of months since Android 12L was made available for Android Automotive devices, but considering it's no longer the new kid on the block, it's time for another release. Google has released the latest patch notes for its car-powering OS, and while they might not look exciting on paper, it shows some real commitment on the company's part to keep automakers and drivers alike satisfied.
Android Auto 8.0 arrives without the update we actually needed
Split-screen is now two months late and counting
We've been waiting for Google's planned Android Auto redesign to hit cars everywhere for nearly an entire year. After a premature leak unveiled a split-screen UI last fall, we've watched as a work-in-progress project turned into an official announcement at I/O this spring. And yet, as Labor Day weekend rapidly approaches — a marker for the end of summer and, more importantly, the end of the summer travel season — it's nowhere to be seen. Now, a new update to Android Auto is rolling out, and despite what you might expect, it's bound to bring disappointment to drivers everywhere.
The Pixel 6a continues Google's reign as the king of durability
JerryRigEverything subjects the latest midrange champ to his usual gauntlet of tests
Although you'll still find a handful of models kicking around, the days of specialized rugged phones are, by and large, long gone. It's been years since Samsung made an Active edition of their smartphones, leaving it up to case makers to develop methods of protecting your expensive glass-and-metal sandwich of a device. That's what makes durability testing so important, and today, it's the Pixel 6a's turn to get put through the wringer.
Galaxy Z Flip 4 teardown video proves the similarities with its predecessor aren't skin deep
It's just as hard to repair, too
Samsung's latest foldables finally hit store shelves this week, just in time to tempt potential buyers through the last few months of the year. While we were pretty impressed with some of the quality-of-life improvements the Galaxy Z Fold 4 brought to the table, it's the Z Flip 4 that regular users likely have their eyes on. If you've been dying to know just repairable Samsung's newest clamshell is, a new teardown video has the answers you've been waiting for.
Your Chromecast with Google TV's next update might finally ditch the lag
Google is addressing some of the most annoying issues with its streaming experience
When the Chromecast with Google TV launched in the fall of 2020, it became the must-have streaming stick for Android users. A revamped UI — which, inadvertently, created plenty of confusion along the way — a simple remote, and an attractive price point helped make it one of our favorite gadgets of that year. Unfortunately, that love affair was short-lived, as a wave of problems — limited storage space, poor performance, and more — continued to rear their ugly heads. Today, Google is rolling out a handful of under-the-hood improvements to its Android-based platform that should help ease some of those concerns.
Weekend poll: What do you think of Android 13?
Whether you've received Google's latest upgrade or not, we want all of your opinions
Android 13 finally arrived this week, somehow both earlier and later than expected. For such a small upgrade compared to last year's massive Material You overhaul, it's easy to feel disappointed. As the update makes its way out to more users — both on Pixel phones and once companies like Samsung launch their own updates in the coming weeks — we're bound to see plenty of first impressions shared online. If you just can't wait, I think this weekend is the perfect time to throw out some Android 13 hot takes.
Android 13's wireless charging bug is ruining one of the only reasons to buy a flagship Pixel
No wireless charging? What is this, an A-series device?
Android 13 is built on the concept of adding some much-needed stability and improvements to last year's complete overhaul. For the most part, we're pretty impressed with what Google's brought to the table this year, but as usual, a handful of bugs have appeared in an otherwise quiet launch. On top of some RCS issues and at least one bricked phone, numerous reports surrounding wireless charging issues on Pixels are starting to pop up on Reddit.
These are the best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bespoke Edition color combos
Why waste your time with boring preset colors? A world of personalization awaits!
Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold 4 might be a total workhorse of a smartphone, but with a starting price closing in on $2,000, it's definitely not the foldable for everyone. That's where the Z Flip 4 comes in, a smartphone built for the general consumer who doesn't need a tablet-sized display folded in their pocket. Not only is the Z Flip 4 available for a far more affordable price, but it's also the only Samsung device with a Bespoke Edition, putting it in the running for one of the best smartphones you can buy right now.
Android 13 wants to bring some long overdue accountability to OEMs killing off all your background apps
Google's latest updates to its CDD could be great news for devs and users alike
Android 13 finally arrived this week, and while it's one of the smallest updates to Google's mobile OS we've seen in a long time, it's chock full of minor changes to privacy, security, and more. We've known Google has been trying to appease developers who are tired of seeing their apps be interfered with by Android manufacturers. On the heels of some new developer-submitted tests that could stabilize how apps work on your phone, the Android 13 CDD is out and giving us some insight into some of the further changes Google is making.
Samsung's 25W fast charging is now too slow to be competitive
Arguably, it's hard to even call it 'fast' charging
Samsung finally announced its latest foldables at Galaxy Unpacked, and by all accounts, they seem like promising upgrades to last year's hardware. Although the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 are by no means revolutionary, they both continue the company's move towards incremental changes generation by generation. Improved displays, polished hardware, and faster processors. Little by little, Samsung's foldables have matured into devices mainstream audiences can buy, assuming those prices don't scare them away.
The best Android 13 beta feature for Pixels is missing in action
You'll have to wait for a future update to experience unified search
Android 13 finally launched this week, and so far, it seems like a great update. While user-facing new features might seem limited, Android 13 does an excellent job cleaning up last year's overhaul, all while offering a ton of new and improved security and privacy features. Unfortunately, upgrading beta users have likely noticed one major change no longer on their devices: unified search.
Google's letting you pile the work on your colleagues without even leaving the document you're editing
It's yet another way the company's Workspace apps are working together
Google Docs has always been a great collaboration tool, and lately, it's gotten even better. From improved notifications that show what everyone on your team has been working on to those sweet, sweet auto-summaries announced at I/O, it's become a must-have tool for anyone working together on projects with their colleagues. With its latest addition, Google is building its simple task management tool into Docs, so you can keep track of what needs to be completed on time.
Motorola hopes a 144Hz display and a big battery will give it the Edge over the Pixel 6a
Starting under $500, the new Moto Edge might be your next mid-range champion
It's probably hackneyed to joke about how many phones Motorola releases in any given year. At this point, the company's strategy is clearly working, as it's overtaken LG to become the third-largest smartphone brand in the US. On the heels of a brand-new foldable and a phone adorned with a first-ever 200MP camera, Motorola is announcing something a little less exciting: a new Edge device. The Motorola Edge (2022) might look as boring as its name on paper, but if you're shopping for a new phone under $500, it might just beat the Pixel 6a and Galaxy A53 for your attention.