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.
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Google TV Highlights tab is now live, bringing entertainment news, recaps, and interviews to your phone
It comes at the cost of dedicated tabs for Library and Watchlist
It's not just enough to watch and enjoy a TV show from the comfort of your couch. These days, the water cooler conversation exists online, both through social media and with recaps from entertainment-focused blogs. With its latest update, Google is bringing users shows, movies, and media discussion all within a single app.
YouTube caters to your non-existent attention span by pointing out exactly which parts of a video are worth watching
Find the most-replayed parts of any upload just by scrolling through the playback bar
We all have those YouTube videos worth watching again and again. Whether it's a six-hour essay about your favorite obscure 90s Japanese dating sim or a 30-second viral clip of the cutest cats on the web, rewatching old content is a routine part of the site. With a bunch of new features for YouTube, users can finally get to the most replayed parts of any given video without sitting through the rest.
Google's Pixel 6 Japanese ad campaign is quirky and gorgeous
Let's hope Google pulls out all the stops for the upcoming Pixel 6a
Editor's Note: This post was originally published in October 2021, shortly before Google announced its Pixel 6-series flagships. The Pixel 6 Pro is Google's most ambitious phone to date, but it got off to a very rocky start. And with the recent Pixel 6a announcement, we're curious to see how will Google market its mid-range offering around the globe. If this understated and unconvential Japanese ad campaign for the Pixel 6 is any indicator, we have a lot to look forward to.
Spotify is teaming up with employers to offer free Premium, so start bugging your boss now
If it happens to boost the company's membership base, that's a win-win
Businesses don't just rely on health insurance to lure potential workers into their fold. Gym memberships, free snacks or meals, even free fitness trackers — there's no shortage of perks that modern companies can use to win over future employees. Spotify is sick of being on the outside of those benefits, so it's introducing a new program to help businesses entice workers through the promise of free jam sessions.
Amazon finally gets with the times, brings USB-C to the Fire 7 tablet
It also includes a faster processor, more RAM, and a price hike
Google might have renewed its focus on tablets ahead of Android 13, but when it comes to gadgets that people actually buy, there's no better example than Amazon's Fire Tablet lineup. All three models are low-cost entry-level slates perfect for kids, light web browsing, and streaming movies and shows. For the first time since 2019, Amazon is showing its smallest Fire 7 tablet some love, providing fans with a much-requested addition — alongside a slight bump in price.
Total Commander forced to stop letting you install APKs
The dev took action following a Play Store policy complaint
One of the handiest features on Android that sets it apart from the mobile competition is the ability to install apps from outside the Play Store. APK installation is why you can still play Fortnite — even as Epic's legal battle with Google continues — and it's how you can skip the wait for automatic updates to bring the latest features to your favorite apps. Unfortunately, one of Android's most trusted file browsers has removed the ability to install APK files after receiving takedown warnings from Google.
If you don't like Netflix's current lineup of originals, take it up with your fellow subscribers
The service is screening content for focus groups months in advance
Ask the internet for opinions on Netflix, and you'll often hear the same thought repeated again and again: the content sucks these days. While you'll often find differing conclusions on what makes up the select "good" shows produced by the company — one man's trash is another man's treasure — it doesn't seem like anyone is fully satisfied with the current output of shows. Netflix has spent the last year working with audiences to better tune its content to fan expectations, sometimes months in advance.
Google unveils its free personal tier for legacy G Suite users ahead of a new June deadline
You have until June 27th to sign up and avoid subscription fees
Google kicked off this year with a bombshell announcement: free legacy G Suite accounts were disappearing for good, with affected users forced into considering subscription options to avoid losing access to a decade-plus of purchases. It didn't take long for fan rage and anger to push for a substitution plan, with a survey effectively promising some sort of migration policy for those with less than ten people on a custom domain. After delaying the transition to make time for a finalized plan, a new "no-cost Legacy G Suite" tier is finally here.
OnePlus's next phone has a gaming-focused Ace up its sleeve
It comes complete with a 120Hz VRR display
The OnePlus Ace only launched a month ago in China — alongside a rebranded model for India — but in the company's race to rival Motorola for "most phones launched in a single year," it's got another handheld ready to go. The company launched a teaser site for the OnePlus Ace Racing Edition, and it's taking its looks from another of its 2022 devices.
Galaxy-exclusive Samsung processors could take their sweet time to actually show up
Hope you're excited for your next-next phone
Custom silicon is all the rage right now. Apple is fully dedicated to its A-series and M-series chips for phones, tablets, and computers alike, while Google teased a next-gen Tensor processor for the Pixel 7 last week. Samsung has designed its own mobile processors for years, but Exynos-branded chips aren't just limited to the company's devices. Despite confirmation that an exclusive CPU could arrive for future Galaxy phones, we might be waiting a lot longer than most would expect.
Pushing Twitter on its bot claims, Elon Musk says he's been accused of violating an NDA
The $43 billion deal is still on hold
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It's been less than three weeks since Elon Musk's plan to buy Twitter for $44 billion was accepted by the company's board, and already, it's running into a few issues. On the heels of a filing in which Twitter stated less than 5% of its users were bots or spam, Musk announced on Friday that his purchase is on ice while the veracity of this claim is looked into. Last night, in defining the terms of his investigative efforts, the owner of Tesla was reportedly told that he violated a non-disclosure agreement.
Weekend poll: What were your favorite announcements at Google I/O?
Is it new hardware, Android 13, or updates to all of your favorite apps?
Google I/O has come and gone, leaving us waiting impatiently for next May. This year's event was chock full of announcements, from new hardware through 2023 and beyond to updates to some of your most-used apps and services. Plus, we finally got a more in-depth look at Android 13, currently shaping up as a worthy upgrade from last year's big redesign. Only one question remains: what announcements got you the most excited?
Google's Pixel Watch might end up using a four-year-old chip
Samsung's Exynos 9110 first appeared in the original Galaxy Watch
It's hard to believe the Pixel Watch is finally a reality. The earliest rumors for Google's smartwatch first appeared online four years ago, promising a three-model lineup that never quite came to fruition. Despite this week's announcement at Google I/O, we're still months away from its official launch, and there's plenty we don't know about the wearable just yet — including its underlying hardware. A new report suggests its currently-unannounced processor might be about as old as those initial rumors.
Samsung sales rep whistleblower has been fired, because that's how you make this better
Other workers who spoke up or shared the story have also been let go
Last month, several Samsung sales reps contracted through staffing agency Ibbu spoke out about unpaid work. Despite 100 percent of their pay based on commission, these workers were tasked with answering customer support questions that didn't result in income. Nearly a month later, these contractors are starting to feel the heat from Ibbu, with the main whistleblower — Jennifer Larson — having been suspended and fired from her job.
With YouTube Music's new Wear OS tile, your recently played songs are just a swipe away
Get back to jamming out without opening the app
It might sound crazy to consider, but YouTube Music has only had an app for Wear OS since last fall, launching years after the service replaced Play Music as Google's go-to Spotify competitor. With its latest update, users can access their favorite albums and songs right from their wrist.
Android 13 Beta 2 subtly changes many of its most-used animations
It's got some slightly new looks for unlocking, navigating back, and more
Android 13 Beta 2 is yet another step on the way to an official launch later this year. Google continues to iron out all sorts of bugs while moving towards a final product, starting with some flashy animations to enhance the look and feel of this year's update. Whether you're unlocking your phone or navigating back through menus, everything looks just a little different in Android 13.
Android 13 Beta 2 brings some bad changes to Google's redesigned media player
What is this, a playback bar for ants?
Alongside the barrage of hardware announcements made at Google I/O, the company also released Android 13 Beta 2 for Pixels and third-party devices alike. It's a pretty subtle upgrade over last month's first beta, but there are a handful of tweaks and bug fixes worth noting. On the heels of the squiggly playback bar added in Beta 1, Google has once again redesigned its media player in Android 13 — and this time, it might be worse off than before.
Predictive back gestures in Android 13 will preview your destination before you finish swiping
Apps will have to be updated to support this change, though
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With the launch of Android 13 Beta 2 today, we're finally getting a better idea as to what this year's major upgrade is shaping up to be. One of the most confusing elements hidden in the code for Beta 1 last month was "predictive back gestures," something subject to much speculation over the last couple of weeks. With Google I/O, we've finally got a better idea as to what these gestures will act like once they're live.
Google Pixel 6a lands in July with Tensor in tow and a $449 price tag
It's a more affordable version of some pretty great phones
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After months of leaks and rumors, Google took the stage today to debut the Pixel 6a as part of Google I/O 2022. As expected, it's an even more affordable version of the Pixel 6 series, powered by the same exact Tensor chipset as last year's flagship, and priced at just $449.
Android 13 Beta 2 launches today for Pixels and select third-party devices
One step closer to a stable launch later this year
It's only been a couple of weeks since Android 13's first beta hit Pixels. With Google I/O happening right now, it's the perfect time for a second beta. Android 13 Beta 2 is available today for Pixel phones and select partner devices, including phones, tablets, and foldables.