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
Leaked Google Pixel 8a images are already making the rounds
Google's next phones aren't even here yet, and we're already seeing leaks for next year's A-series entry
We're less than two weeks out from Google's official unveiling of the Pixel 8 series (along with a newly-refined Pixel Watch 2). You'd think, this close to an event, that any leaks would be directed towards the company's upcoming fall lineup. In classic Google fashion, you'd be wrong. In a strange turn of events, we're getting a very early, very unofficial look at what seems to be next year's Pixel 8a, even while its big brothers have yet to hit store shelves.
Amazon's latest Fire TV lineup includes two new high-end streaming sticks and a soundbar
But don't expect the soundbar to run Fire OS on its own
For as many choices as you have in streaming devices these days, I'm fairly convinced most of them aren't very good. Whether you're talking about buggy experiences — I'm looking at you, Chromecast shoved in a drawer — or ad-coated home screens, your TV is probably as frustrating as, well, the monthly bill for all your (least) favorite services. As part of Amazon's devices event today, the company is announcing a couple of new streaming sticks that could help make your nights watching TV a little better, so long as you're willing to use Alexa to find your new favorite obsession.
Amazon's new Echo Show 8 wants to be your smart hub of choice
With a centered camera, improved sound, a new home screen, and improved Alexa support
Amazon's hosting its big device-focused event for 2023 today, where the company usually takes the stage for a whirlwind hour filled with new gadgets ahead of the holiday season. While today's event is focused on big upgrades to Alexa — it is the year of AI, after all — it didn't take long for the company to unveil its first big refresh. Amazon is delivering a new Echo smart display, and you won't have to wait too long to get your hands on it.
OnePlus foldable phone: News, leaks, rumored price, and release window
OnePlus' first foldable could turn out to be a winner
The foldable segment has seen an uptick in launches over the last year. While Samsung dominates the foldable lineup with its Fold and Flip lineup, its offerings have faced stiff competition from the likes of Huawei, Oppo, and others. OnePlus, known for its flagship destroyers and some great budget phones, is also foraying into the foldable segment this year. The company's long-rumored OnePlus foldable phone will debut later this year, and if priced right, it could give the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 a run for the money.
Weekend poll: Which upcoming fall tech event are you most excited for?
Microsoft? Meta? Let's be honest — it's probably Google
Apple's iPhone 15 event might be in the rearview mirror, but for us Android fans, the real fun has yet to begin. While we ruminate on what the latest iOS hardware might mean for the future of smartphones as a whole — including my demands for an Action button on every phone — we have plenty of events to look forward to. From Amazon to Microsoft to, of course, Google's main event, this fall is looking pretty hefty on our calendars.
I want every Android phone to steal the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button
Gimme those physical shortcuts, please
It's iPhone week, and even for those of us deeply entrenched in the world of Android, it's difficult not to pay the company a little attention to what's happening on the other side of the fence. And while the regular iPhone 15 (and its supersized counterpart) have done little to impress me, I'm admittedly a bit more swayed by the Pro series this year. The titanium chassis, superb (on paper) camera lineup, and the long-awaited switch to USB-C are all positive directions for the company, but as an Android fan, what really has me green with envy is the new Action button.
Google wants to turn your car into an Android tablet with wheels
With new apps coming to Android Auto and Automotive, sitting in a parked car never felt so cool
It's shaping up to be a busy fall for Android. Just last week, we got our latest Quarterly Feature Drop for all phones, delivering some timely updates to apps like Wallet and a refreshed look for Assistant At a Glance. We're also looking forward to Android 14, though considering its rumored October launch, we could be waiting a while longer. Thankfully, Android in cars is getting a fresh slate of upgrades in the coming weeks that could act as a distraction to this year's delayed OS upgrade.
The iPhone 15 finally brings USB-C to the pockets of your blue bubble friends
Alongside the Apple Watch Series 9, Watch Ultra 2, and some USB-C-equipped AirPods
While both staff and loyal readers of Android Police alike are (im)patiently awaiting for Google to unveil the Pixel 8 in New York on October 4th, it's hard to completely ignore the other company releasing new iterations of some pretty popular smartphones today. Yes, it's Apple announcement day, practically a holiday for plenty of tech fans across the web, and while AP might not be as focused on today's event as other sites, it's still worth exploring the four smartphones that might keep your friends and loved ones from switching to our favorite Android phones — no matter how many times you explain what RCS is.
Weekend poll: Do you use Google's At a Glance widget?
Either the built-in Pixel tool, or the more limited Assistant version on all Android phones
While plenty of Android users — and Pixel owners in particular — expected Android 14 to arrive this week after a prolonged series of beta releases, that didn't happen. Fans hoping to finally try out Google's latest OS upgrade, or to move off the beta channel for something a little more stable, had to make due with the latest Android Quarterly Feature Drop, combining several app updates into one neat, tidy package. Out of everything included in the group, I think it's pretty clear what garnered the most attention: the redesigned Assistant At a Glance widget.
Google shows off the Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 in its latest October event tease
It's not a leak this time — it's the real deal
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We already knew Google was planning on hosting its next Made by Google event on October 4th, and based on plenty of factors — leaks, prior announcement dates, a general gut feeling — we were already convinced the Pixel 8 would see an official unveiling on stage. While the company has yet to give away any early announcements as it has in recent years, its latest teaser gives us our first real glimpse of the Pixel 8, Pixel Watch 2, and a matching new color for the Pixel Buds Pro.
Google's Android 14 release plans may have hit a snag
Android 14 could make its grand debut the same day as the Pixel 8
After five betas, a couple of developer previews, and months of anticipation, it felt like today could've been Christmas for the Android enthusiast community. But rather than waking up this morning to find a new stable OS upgrade waiting to be installed on your phone, all Google had to offer was a Quarterly Feature Drop paired with a logo redesign. If it feels like Android 14 should've arrived today, there might be something to that theory, as it sounds like a last-minute delay was responsible for any disappointment you might be feeling.
Android is getting its first brand makeover in over four years
A new logo ahead of Android 14's stable launch
Ahead of Google's inevitable (but still missing-in-action) launch of Android 14, the company is also working to bring its brand up to par with its mobile OS's look and feel. A couple of months after a redesigned Android logo — complete with a fresh take on the classic bugdroid — leaked onto the internet, we're finally seeing the finished product. Today, Android's identity is getting refreshed, and it looks more like a Google product than ever before.
Google is bringing Pixel's modern At a Glance widget to all Android phones
Alongside Wallet photo imports, AI-powered image descriptions, and so much more
We might be coming off a holiday weekend here in the US, but Google isn't slowing down on rolling out new tools for users. While there's still no sign of Android 14's stable build — even as companies like Samsung and OnePlus come ever closer to launching upgrades for their respective flagships — a new Android Quarterly Feature Drop is here with some long-awaited changes to At a Glance, Google Wallet, and so much more.
The 10 Galaxy Z Fold 5 settings you need to change immediately
Become a multitasking pro with these tweaks
If you want to improve your productivity on the go, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is the smartphone for you. It isn't only the expansive 7.6-inch foldable screen that makes this phone shine. You can also find one of those on the Pixel Fold. No, the real star of the show here is One UI, Samsung's Android skin that feels custom-built for devices like this.
Google Pixel Fold review: An $1,800 rough draft
Google's first foldable fails to live up to its full potential
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You have to give Google some credit. Despite being known for quickly throwing in the towel on projects that fail to garner a fan base quickly, it continues to pump out more hardware than ever before. What began in 2016 with the original Google Pixel — alongside some Chromebook hardware, rest in peace — has blossomed into an ever-growing lineup of smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and now, foldables. The Pixel Fold has long been a dream for the company — it even canned an earlier iteration after deeming it unsatisfactory. That's not the type of thing most companies will admit, and for a brand that often struggles with first-gen products, it doubles as a big promise.
Weekend poll: Are you interested in a user-repairable smartphone?
The Fairphone 5 wants to live in your pocket for the next decade. Would you let it?
As IFA 2023 wraps up this week, we've seen all sorts of fascinating gadgets. From concept rollables to eye-catching smart speakers — not to mention a bunch of new pairs of headphones— IFA has become a fascinating land for anyone interested in gadgets. That said, you'll still catch some new smartphones timed to launch around the event every year, and that includes the Fairphone 5 this year. The company's fifth-gen repairable smartphone looks to be its best yet, and it could be the first time this type of device doesn't come at the cost of a powerful, user-friendly experience.
5 ways the ‘Samsung ecosystem’ is no longer just an Apple wannabe
Samsung lock-in isn’t such a dirty term anymore
These days, it's not enough to make a good smartphone. To compete with Apple — and to stop Android users from being lured in by iMessage — you need to have a great ecosystem to match. Nearly every tech company big or small is trying to develop their own custom connections between products, but unsurprisingly, no one has pulled it off quite like Samsung. As one of the biggest Android manufacturers in the world, it's managed to knit together a tapestry that brings your matching gadgets together like never before.
OnePlus phones will start getting Android 14 on September 25
But no word yet on what phones will get it — or exactly when it'll arrive for users
While we (im)patiently wait for Google to drop its first stable build of Android 14, OnePlus isn't waiting to make its own announcement. The company is looking to get a jump on the competition this year, announcing that OxygenOS 14 — based, of course, on Android 14 — will see some kind of global launch on September 25th. That's less than a month away, but it's unclear exactly what this announcement really entails.
The 11 best, worst, and weirdest Android Easter eggs of all time
From Nyandroid to zombies, here's our favorite — and least favorite — of Google's hidden secrets
It's just about that time again. After months of buildup, we're likely just weeks — if not days — away from the official launch of Android 14. New Android versions are exciting for plenty of reasons, from new features to the official statues Google places on its campus, but one of our favorite elements has to be the annual Easter egg. I mean, this year's space-themed exploration game is pretty incredible, even if I have no idea what I'm doing while I play it.
Tecno's Phantom Ultimate concept phone is the fake rollable of your dreams
With a double-sided screen capable of turning into a small tablet in under two seconds, you'll wish it was headed to market
Like any trade show, IFA is filled with all sorts of gadgets coming to storefronts near you very soon. Of course, while brand new smart lights or innovative earbuds can be exciting, it's just as fun to look at concept devices. These sorts of products — think the OnePlus 11 Concept's mobile cooling tech or Xiaomi's ultra-weird removable lenses — are unlikely to ever be available for purchase, but they help push development of future devices. Hell, foldables were nothing more than a dream just a few years ago, and look where we are today.