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 Pixel 8 series and Watch 2 launch date set for October 4
Just one day after Apple announced its own event
Just a day after Apple sent out its annual invite to September's iPhone event, Google has countered with its own announcement. The next Made by Google event is happening on October 4th at 10 AM ET, giving us just over a month until we see the Pixel 8 series in person for the very first time.
Google's Duet AI will let you skip out on that early morning Meet call
Along with automated minutes, improved lighting and sound, and new dynamic tiles
There's no mistaking 2023 for anything else: this has been the year of AI. That's been especially true for Google, which devoted the bulk of its I/O keynote in May to discussing upcoming AI tools, including Duet. Today, Duet AI is launching for all of Google's various Workspace-branded apps (at a fairly eye-popping price, no less), but one look at its features list makes it clear that its Meet integration is where it shines the brightest.
Weekend poll: Would you buy a phone without a SIM tray?
Apple did it first. Could Android manufacturers be next?
This week, Android communities on the web were stirred up after the potential lack of a SIM card tray on the Pixel 8 became apparent. While it's unclear whether Google plans to ship eSIM-only versions of its next phones — and, frankly, we'd lean towards it not happening this year — it did cement a certain concern surrounding the future of the SIM card. With Apple having ditched it for eSIM exclusively in the US, could Android manufacturers be ready to make the jump next? And, more importantly, how will consumers respond?
The Pixel Tablet is becoming Google's best cast-enabled screen yet
"Hold close to cast" will make fumbling with casting menus a thing of the past
The Pixel Tablet might not be the Nest Hub Max replacement you've been begging for, but that doesn't mean it hasn't learned some tricks from Google's lineup of smart displays. One of the coolest abilities of this slate is its ability to act as a cast receiver, something most other Android devices aren't capable of doing. A couple of weeks ago, we saw evidence that Google was working on making it easier to cast from your smartphone to the Pixel Tablet, and now, the exact process for how this works is starting to take shape.
8 Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tips and tricks you need to know
Here's how to get the most out of your new tablet
So you just got your hands on one of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 tablets. Congratulations! No matter which size you chose, you have one of the most powerful big-screen Android devices around. Whether you sprang for the smallest 11-inch slate for perfect portability or maximized your experience with the gigantic 14.6-inch display on the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, you're in for a treat.
No one knows what's going on with the Google Pixel 8's SIM card tray
Could Google be following in Apple's footsteps for its next smartphone launch?
We're less than two months out from the expected launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, assuming this year's lineup sticks to the usual calendar. Despite early announcements for its previous two smartphones, Google has remained completely silent on this year's lineup, leaving us reliant on renders and rumors to know what's coming down the pike. That might be leaving fans a little stir-crazy, as the latest Pixel 8 rumors to hit the internet could see Google following in the footsteps of one of Apple's most controversial iPhone decisions.
Weekend poll: Have you upgraded your smartphone this year?
With plenty of choices to pick from — and more on the way — did you ditch your old phone?
With Samsung's foldable lineup for 2023 officially on retailer shelves, deciding what smartphone to buy can be a tricky proposition. Walk into any carrier store today and you'll be inundated with more excellent choices than in recent memory. From affordable options that outperform your expectations to $2,000 folding phones aiming to transform you into a multitasking monster, it can be tough to hold off on upgrading your current device.
Motorola Razr 2023: Price, specs, news, and features
Everything we know about Moto's big plans for the 2023 Razr and Razr+
The race for foldable domination has really heated up this summer, with Samsung facing steeper competition than ever before. Motorola was one of the first brands to follow Samsung into the world of folding phones, releasing a revived Moto Razr in 2019 before following it up with a 5G iteration in 2020. But after sitting out of the game for 2021 and keeping the third-gen Razr limited to select regions last year, it was unclear whether we'd ever get our hands on another flip phone from the company again.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2023: Everything we saw at the summer event
From the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 to brand-new smartwatches and tablets
It wouldn't be summer without a Samsung Unpacked announcement, and the tech giant didn't disappoint at its 2023 event. The company hosts two events each year, where it unveils the latest and greatest Samsung smartphones, tablets, wearables, and any other accessories you can dream up. After launching the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in February, the summer event focused on upgrading its foldable lineup alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series and a new trio of tablets. If you missed the live event, here's a quick rundown to catch you up.
Weekend poll: How often do you use apps in multi-window mode on Android?
Are you a productivity machine, or do you keep things simple and clean?
Your current Android phone doesn't have much in common with devices from a decade ago. These days, you're basically carrying a pocket computer with you at all times — something even more true if you happen to have a shiny new foldable. Android has kept up with the sheer processing power of smartphones, but some features — like multi-window multitasking — have been around for ages. The only question is, do you actually use it?
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 review: Premium, powerful, pricey
With an AMOLED display and great performance, the only question surrounding the Tab S9 is whether it's worth $800
Tablets are hitting a point of no return in their ongoing identity crisis. The earliest models of the modern tablet — the first-gen iPad and its Android-powered rivals — were centered around media consumption above all else. But the arrival of Microsoft's Surface brought with it a new focus on an ever-growing lineup of productivity tools, including keyboards, styluses, and larger screens to better compete against standard laptops.
Samsung Galaxy S22 vs. Galaxy S22+ vs. S22 Ultra: Which is right for you?
Samsung's last-gen flagships compared
The days of Samsung releasing just one flagship phone a year are gone. With the introduction of the Galaxy S6 Edge, the company moved to releasing multiple variations of its flagships. The S8 series saw the arrival of the "Plus" model, while the S10 series saw the lineup expand to three phones. These days, Samsung has stuck to three standard models: a basic S-series device, a larger "Plus" sibling, and an "Ultra" model, pushing boundaries in both size and power. This year we saw the Samsung Galaxy S23s launch, taking over their predecessor S22 siblings.
No matter how unique your smartphone is, it's still a phone, first and foremost. And even if you've replaced traditional phone calls with audio messages or video calls, being able to call friends and families, businesses, and more is essential. Still, as cell networks have evolved to meet modern data speeds, voice calls haven't been left behind. And with 5G NR now widespread throughout the United States, you can be sure carriers are working to adapt to the latest technology.
Weekend poll: Do you track your sleeping habits?
Or is the technology a bit of a snooze?
Since the rise of the smartwatch — and fitness trackers before it — health tracking has become a primary focus for most of the biggest brands in tech. If you usually rock a wearable paired with your smartphone, there's a good chance you bought it because of its focus on fitness, and lately, it seems like sleep is at the center of attention. In the last month alone, we've seen the Galaxy Watch 6 series launch with some major improvements to charting your bedtime habits, while the biggest game series in the world launched a mobile title dedicated to sleep.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 review: Polished to a sheen
With more competition than ever before, Samsung chooses to coast
Is it already time to call foldables boring? That was the thought that kept racing through my mind as I initially unboxed the Galaxy Z Fold 5. A year ago, I couldn't be more excited to get my hands on its predecessor, the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Yet, with little to show in the way of changes, improvements, or upgrades — and in the shadow of a disappointing experience with the Pixel Fold — it was tough not to feel a little bit of dread surrounding this review. What would I even say about a device that was so similar to its predecessor?
Which foldable form factor is actually the best?
With so many folding phones now, picking the right design that fits your life is tougher than ever
While the rest of the world has seen no shortage of foldable options, buyers in the US have, for the most part, been limited to just one brand for nearly half a decade. Aside from some half-formed Motorola devices in 2020, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Fold series have held a monopoly in North America. But look at what's happening elsewhere, and brands like Oppo and Tecno have either been innovating in design or bringing the price down by hundreds of dollars.
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 accessories betray its e-waste promises
You can't look forward to a green future without backwards-compatibility
More than ever, e-waste is a real concern. While we can all work together to reduce our individual output by using devices longer, opting for battery replacements when possible, and responsibly recycling our old gadgets, companies also need to put in their fair share of effort. We've seen Android manufacturers like Samsung move towards emphasizing a reduction in e-waste through trade-in programs, but frankly, a whole lot more needs to be done by these corporations, even at the risk of affecting their bottom line. And there's nowhere that's more obvious than Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S9 lineup.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, three days in: A half-measure upgrade
How many times can I describe Samsung's 2023 output as 'familiar' before the word gets as stale as these phones feel?
There's nothing quite like unboxing a new smartphone, even if it's not the most exciting year-over-year upgrade. The Galaxy Z Fold 5 — Samsung's latest ultra-expensive foldable — fits that description to a tee. While it's been a while since I used last year's Z Fold 4, I did rock that model as my daily driver for more than a month last fall (which is an utter lifetime for someone who reviews as many phones as me). And as I came to learn during my hands-on with the device prior to its announcement last week, there's a serious case of déjà vu affecting Samsung's entire smartphone lineup this year.
Google Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which is right for you?
Is the Pixel 7 Pro worth $300 or should you stick with the cheaper option?
It’s hard not to look at the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro and see two of the best Android phones money can buy. Not only that, but the Pixel 7 Pro also earned our Phone of the Year and Reader’s Choice awards in 2022, some of the highest honors we can give a smartphone. These devices are expertly designed with refined setups, exclusive software tricks, and tons of great features for you to make the most of. With the massive price difference between the two, how do they stack up side by side? Is one Pixel 7 better than the other or should you go for the cheapest option and enjoy what it has to offer? Here's what you need to know.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: News, specs, price, and release date
Samsung's next-gen foldable is here but it's not all that different from the Z Fold 4
Samsung makes some of the best foldable phones on the market. The company's offerings have been leading the foldable sales chart. But in recent years, the competition in the foldable space has increased, with the likes of Huawei, Honor, and Oppo coming up with some impressive offerings. To tackle them and ensure its top position is not challenged, Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 5 — its best take on a folding phone in 2023.