Will Sattelberg is a writer and podcaster at 9to5Google.
He’s been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and all things smartphones, he was just a passionate enthusiast, having purchased his first Android device — HTC’s Thunderbolt — back in 2011.
Will has a degree in video production he occasionally remembers to use, but his real love lies in both writing and podcasting. He’s constantly fascinated — and sometimes frustrated — by the ever-evolving shape of consumer technology, and enjoys bringing that sense of affection and curiosity to everything he produces.
This latest Pixel drop brought one of my biggest fears to Android: notification summaries. It’s something Apple botched in iOS 18 last year, and something I didn’t feel like Android needed given its top-tier notification management. After a week with the feature, though, I’m of two minds. Google is definitely doing this the “right” way, but does that mean I’m likely to leave this tool enabled for weeks to come? Unfortunately, not quite.
Qualcomm showed off its latest Snapdragon chipset overnight, unveiling what is effectively the true successor to 2023’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Now, we know what smartphone it’s coming to first — and, in a surprise, it’s from an OEM that says it played a big role in co-development.
Qualcomm has never been scared to shake up its product lineup, much to the frustration of those of us who need to remember all of its product names. Just a couple of short months after the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the company has returned with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 — similarly named, but without its Elite tag.
Welcome to The Sideload episode 14, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys.
Google and Disney might’ve reached a deal to return the latter’s channels to YouTube TV nearly two weeks ago, but there was still some unfinished business surrounding the breakup when it came to your personal movie library. Thankfully, on both the purchasing front and the Movies Anywhere front, things should be returning to normal very soon.
The Google TV Streamer might be the most powerful Android experience you can buy for your living room right now, but for some people, its $99 price might be overkill. If you’re just looking for the cheapest Google TV option money can buy, Walmart’s Onn streaming stick is an absolute no-brainer at its Black Friday pricing.
It’s been just over a year since the follow-up to AAWireless’s original wireless Android Auto dongles dropped, and while we’ve seen a handful of discounts in the months since, it’s just dropped to its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday.
Just a few weeks after launching its first AI-generated ad, Google has returned with something a little more realistic, but just as timely. Ahead of the holidays, the company is throwing a Love Actually reunion in its latest Pixel ad, even if the star might not be as famous as he thinks he is.
If you’ve seen scattered reports across social media regarding Gmail’s newfound focus on training Google’s AI models on your emails, you can take a deep breath, as the company says these reports are “misleading.”
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a pile of aging external batteries. Up through this year, I’ve had countless 10,000mAh bricks — the classic “big battery” size through most of the 2010s — along with a handful of smaller cells designed to offer something a little more pocketable and portable. If you haven’t upgraded your battery bank collection in a while, though, it might be time to make a change, especially if you don’t mind dropping some serious cash for a life-changing power solution.
Welcome to episode 79 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Will talk through the launch of Gemini 3, breaking down all of the changes Google has made behind the scenes to its LLM. The duo also talks through the (breaking) arrival of AirDrop support on the Pixel 10, a change Google seemingly made all by itself. Finally, with Black Friday around the corner, we take a look at what deals you can score on your next piece of Google hardware.
Out of nowhere, Google brought cross-platform AirDrop support to the Pixel 10 this week, allowing the company’s latest lineup of flagships to safely and securely send photos, files, and more to the iPhone. While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also led to USB-C on iPhone and the adoption of RCS.
Spotify is making it easier to switch from its rivals without leaving the app, thanks to a new “Import your music” option rolling out to mobile users in the coming days.
Google and Disney made good on their contract disputes late last Friday night, bringing back stations like ABC and ESPN to YouTube TV in time for college sports and Monday Night Football. Now, Google is offering some users who cancelled their service during the blackout a massive discount to return to their cable TV alternative.
Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Authority‘s News Editor Stephen Schenck to the show to discuss some of their collective favorite tech failures of all time. From relitigating whether Stadia could’ve been a success to fawning over the sheer simplicity of the Chromecast Audio, it’s a walk through some of tech’s roughest moments — moments that we might’ve loved even if the rest of the world did not.
Welcome to episode 78 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will tackle Google’s surprise Pixel Drop, a jam-packed update filled with new features like low-power maps, notification summaries, and a Wicked-inspired theme pack. Then Will walks through his thoughts on the OnePlus 15, a device that crushes in the battery life department but falls a bit short when it comes to, well, everything else.
These days, there’s a pretty good chance whatever movie or TV show you’re looking for is available for streaming — the question is, which streaming app is it actually on? Google is attempting to make your Friday night process of finding something to watch a little easier with an upgrade to search in the Play Store.
We’ve known the Galaxy S26 lineup has been in flux for a while now, despite Samsung’s usual launch window well within reach. Now, we’re gaining some insight on what the company has in store for its smallest flagship, and it might be shedding some light on what was up with all of those Galaxy S26 “Pro” rumors from earlier this year.
YouTube TV subscribers are about to enter their third straight week of Disney-owned properties being held off-the-air as part of a carriage dispute between the two brands, and while momentum is seemingly building towards a deal, there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight.
The OnePlus 15’s global launch is today, but if you’re in the US, you’re going to be waiting a little while longer. Thanks to the (newly-ended) government shutdown, OnePlus is still waiting on its final FCC certification.
No matter how it’s translated into raw sales or market share, OnePlus has been on a tear in the lead-up to the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus Open remains one of my favorite foldables ever, and I continue to hope for an eventual follow-up to compete against Samsung and Google’s efforts in the US. The OnePlus 12 and 13, meanwhile, offered exceptional rivals to the usual suspects lining your carrier’s shelves; this year’s OnePlus 13, in particular, felt like something special.
Alongside a new console-like PC, VR headset, and controller, Valve is bringing support for Android games natively to Steam, and it could make for an exciting addition to the PC gaming storefront.
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Will Sattelberg
will_sattelbergWill Sattelberg is a writer and podcaster at 9to5Google.
He’s been covering all things Android since 2021 when he joined the team at Android Police, serving as both News Editor and Phones Editor throughout his tenure. Prior to professionally covering Android and all things smartphones, he was just a passionate enthusiast, having purchased his first Android device — HTC’s Thunderbolt — back in 2011.
Will has a degree in video production he occasionally remembers to use, but his real love lies in both writing and podcasting. He’s constantly fascinated — and sometimes frustrated — by the ever-evolving shape of consumer technology, and enjoys bringing that sense of affection and curiosity to everything he produces.
You can reach out to Will at will@9to5mac.com, or find him on Twitter, Threads, or Bluesky.
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Google Pixel’s notification summaries are better than the iPhone’s, but to what end?
This latest Pixel drop brought one of my biggest fears to Android: notification summaries. It’s something Apple botched in iOS 18 last year, and something I didn’t feel like Android needed given its top-tier notification management. After a week with the feature, though, I’m of two minds. Google is definitely doing this the “right” way, but does that mean I’m likely to leave this tool enabled for weeks to come? Unfortunately, not quite.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus helped Qualcomm ‘co-develop’ the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, coming to 15R first
Qualcomm showed off its latest Snapdragon chipset overnight, unveiling what is effectively the true successor to 2023’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Now, we know what smartphone it’s coming to first — and, in a surprise, it’s from an OEM that says it played a big role in co-development.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is an always-listening, flagship-ready chipset
Qualcomm has never been scared to shake up its product lineup, much to the frustration of those of us who need to remember all of its product names. Just a couple of short months after the arrival of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the company has returned with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 — similarly named, but without its Elite tag.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 014: Stuck on you like Qi2
Welcome to The Sideload episode 14, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Ara Wagoner, his former co-host on The Android Police Podcast, to the show to talk all things accessories. Ara has a wide-ranging knowledge of cases, magnetic add-ons, and so much more, and over the course of a whirlwind hour, both hosts manage to squeeze in thoughts on Pixelsnap, the best way to shop for accessories, and show off some of their favorite recent mobile buys.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is coming back to Movies Anywhere as Disney movies return for sale
Google and Disney might’ve reached a deal to return the latter’s channels to YouTube TV nearly two weeks ago, but there was still some unfinished business surrounding the breakup when it came to your personal movie library. Thankfully, on both the purchasing front and the Movies Anywhere front, things should be returning to normal very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseWalmart’s $9 Google TV streaming stick is a Black Friday no-brainer
The Google TV Streamer might be the most powerful Android experience you can buy for your living room right now, but for some people, its $99 price might be overkill. If you’re just looking for the cheapest Google TV option money can buy, Walmart’s Onn streaming stick is an absolute no-brainer at its Black Friday pricing.
Expand Expanding CloseAAWireless TWO, one of the best wireless Android Auto adapters, hits lowest price yet
It’s been just over a year since the follow-up to AAWireless’s original wireless Android Auto dongles dropped, and while we’ve seen a handful of discounts in the months since, it’s just dropped to its lowest price ever ahead of Black Friday.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle throws a mini ‘Love Actually’ reunion in its latest Pixel 10 Pro ad
Just a few weeks after launching its first AI-generated ad, Google has returned with something a little more realistic, but just as timely. Ahead of the holidays, the company is throwing a Love Actually reunion in its latest Pixel ad, even if the star might not be as famous as he thinks he is.
Expand Expanding CloseThe OnePlus 15R is coming to North America in December, alongside the Pad Go 2
OnePlus just released its second flagship phone of the year, but as if that weren’t enough, we’re also getting a follow-up to the OnePlus 13R, alongside the first arrival of the company’s budget-friendly tablet lineup in North America.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Gemini isn’t trained on Gmail, pushing back on ‘misleading reports’
If you’ve seen scattered reports across social media regarding Gmail’s newfound focus on training Google’s AI models on your emails, you can take a deep breath, as the company says these reports are “misleading.”
Expand Expanding CloseThese Anker power banks prove that you’re probably due for an upgrade – I certainly was
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a pile of aging external batteries. Up through this year, I’ve had countless 10,000mAh bricks — the classic “big battery” size through most of the 2010s — along with a handful of smaller cells designed to offer something a little more pocketable and portable. If you haven’t upgraded your battery bank collection in a while, though, it might be time to make a change, especially if you don’t mind dropping some serious cash for a life-changing power solution.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 079: AirDrop me from your Pixel 10
Welcome to episode 79 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner and Will talk through the launch of Gemini 3, breaking down all of the changes Google has made behind the scenes to its LLM. The duo also talks through the (breaking) arrival of AirDrop support on the Pixel 10, a change Google seemingly made all by itself. Finally, with Black Friday around the corner, we take a look at what deals you can score on your next piece of Google hardware.
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s AirDrop support for Pixel 10 likely exists because of the EU’s Apple ruling
Out of nowhere, Google brought cross-platform AirDrop support to the Pixel 10 this week, allowing the company’s latest lineup of flagships to safely and securely send photos, files, and more to the iPhone. While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also led to USB-C on iPhone and the adoption of RCS.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify will let you import playlists from other music platforms directly in its app
Spotify is making it easier to switch from its rivals without leaving the app, thanks to a new “Import your music” option rolling out to mobile users in the coming days.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV offers select users $60 off their first month to return following Disney feud
Google and Disney made good on their contract disputes late last Friday night, bringing back stations like ABC and ESPN to YouTube TV in time for college sports and Monday Night Football. Now, Google is offering some users who cancelled their service during the blackout a massive discount to return to their cable TV alternative.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play announces its best Android apps and games of 2025
As has become tradition, Google Play has returned to mark the end of another year with its roundup of the best Android apps and games from 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 013: A treasure trove of tech flops
Welcome to The Sideload episode 13, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Android Authority‘s News Editor Stephen Schenck to the show to discuss some of their collective favorite tech failures of all time. From relitigating whether Stadia could’ve been a success to fawning over the sheer simplicity of the Chromecast Audio, it’s a walk through some of tech’s roughest moments — moments that we might’ve loved even if the rest of the world did not.
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- Pocket Casts
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Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 078: They don’t have Pixels in Oz
Welcome to episode 78 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will tackle Google’s surprise Pixel Drop, a jam-packed update filled with new features like low-power maps, notification summaries, and a Wicked-inspired theme pack. Then Will walks through his thoughts on the OnePlus 15, a device that crushes in the battery life department but falls a bit short when it comes to, well, everything else.
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- Pocket Casts
- Spotify
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Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play search will highlight exactly where TV shows and movies are streaming
These days, there’s a pretty good chance whatever movie or TV show you’re looking for is available for streaming — the question is, which streaming app is it actually on? Google is attempting to make your Friday night process of finding something to watch a little easier with an upgrade to search in the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung reportedly scrapped its original Galaxy S26 plans after the iPhone 17’s launch
We’ve known the Galaxy S26 lineup has been in flux for a while now, despite Samsung’s usual launch window well within reach. Now, we’re gaining some insight on what the company has in store for its smallest flagship, and it might be shedding some light on what was up with all of those Galaxy S26 “Pro” rumors from earlier this year.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube TV negotiations continue as Disney is ‘ready to go as long as they want’
YouTube TV subscribers are about to enter their third straight week of Disney-owned properties being held off-the-air as part of a carriage dispute between the two brands, and while momentum is seemingly building towards a deal, there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 15 availability has been delayed in the US following government shutdown
The OnePlus 15’s global launch is today, but if you’re in the US, you’re going to be waiting a little while longer. Thanks to the (newly-ended) government shutdown, OnePlus is still waiting on its final FCC certification.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus 15 Review: Extraordinary battery life at the cost of everything else
No matter how it’s translated into raw sales or market share, OnePlus has been on a tear in the lead-up to the OnePlus 15. The OnePlus Open remains one of my favorite foldables ever, and I continue to hope for an eventual follow-up to compete against Samsung and Google’s efforts in the US. The OnePlus 12 and 13, meanwhile, offered exceptional rivals to the usual suspects lining your carrier’s shelves; this year’s OnePlus 13, in particular, felt like something special.
Expand Expanding CloseValve is bringing Android game support to Steam alongside new hardware
Alongside a new console-like PC, VR headset, and controller, Valve is bringing support for Android games natively to Steam, and it could make for an exciting addition to the PC gaming storefront.
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