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.
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a new design trend spreading throughout the entire smartphone industry. No, it’s not titanium — not anymore, at least — and premium flagships are still mostly arriving on store shelves in their usual drab colors. No, it’s the camera bar, a fresh method of styling the prerequisite lens bump you’ll find on every flagship smartphone, and in this case, it’s Google that can claim the credit for influencing its rivals.
Welcome to episode 69 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will kick off by talking about Pixel sales growth, with a recent Counterpoint report suggest 105% YoY growth for Google’s smartphone lineup. After analyzing just what it means for the future of both Pixel and Android, the crew hops over to the other side of the fence to share their thoughts on Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. Don’t worry, loyal listener — they also make sure to wrap-up with some extended thoughts on the Pixel 10’s battery and camera performance, with a promise of much more to come.
The OnePlus 15 is starting to look like a radical departure from the status quo for OnePlus, thanks in large part to the dissolution of its camera partnership with Hasselblad. Today, we’ve learned a little more about what to expect from the display on its next flagship, and it’s come as part of a social media dig towards Apple.
It’s been a while since Qualcomm launched an upgrade for Quick Charge, but ahead of the company’s annual Snapdragon refresh, it’s back with some big changes for its proprietary charging standard.
Android 16 is making the Quick Settings more useful with sizing options, but also quietly added a double-tap gesture to make it easier to more precisely edit the layout.
While the Galaxy S26 Edge — and its unabashedly iPhone 17 Pro-esque camera bump — is bound to soak up plenty of the attention at next year’s Galaxy Unpacked event, it’s just one of the three new smartphones we expect Samsung to launch. Now we’re getting a fresh look at the Galaxy S26 Pro set to overtake the usual standard model, but despite the refreshed branding, the overall design is anything but.
As promised, Nvidia is launching its Blackwell upgrade today for GeForce Now, bringing RTX 5080-based machines to the cloud service alongside a whole slew of other upgrades.
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be an impressive piece of design, but with one obvious shortcoming: its massive camera bump. With next year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung could be bringing that design to its standard phablet, without any noticeable changes to its sensor lineup.
Spotify might be centered around a lot more than music these days, but it’s still delivering new sorting features on a semi-regular basis. In addition to a handful of new customization options, the music streamer is also bringing new filters to sort your library by more than just genre.
Welcome to episode 3 of The Sideload, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Will is joined by Joe Maring, Trending Editor at Android Authority, to discuss their respective experiences with the Pixel 10 series. With Joe back from a recent trip to visit Will in Buffalo, the two discuss how Google’s latest smartphones hold up under the stress of traveling, including whether the battery life is good enough to survive the airport, how the camera performed at Niagara Falls, and the utter mess that is Daily Hub.
It’s been a busy 2025 for Nothing, having launched a trio of smartphones alongside the brand’s first-ever over-the-ear headphones, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the year is quieting down.
There’s a lot to love about the Pixel 10. Through four generations of Tensor, we’ve waited for a chipset that could match the thermal performance of Qualcomm’s best, and my experience so far suggests Google’s nailed it. The 5x telephoto lens, while far from the best on the market, helps the camera feel far flexible than non-Pro Pixels in the past, and helps the device stand out from entry-level flagships from Samsung and Apple. It’s sort of the Pixel I’ve wanted for ages, even if it’s not an out-and-out perfect smartphone.
Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressive now that Android 16 QPR1 is finally out in the wild. Is this the best Android has ever looked? Will Samsung follow Google’s Material 3 Expressive rather than rushing towards a Liquid Glass-esque reality? Do we spend a large chunk of this episode breaking down how we’ve laid out our quick settings menus? That last one has an easy answer: you bet we do.
Portable projectors are a dime a dozen these days — a quick glance at store listings on Amazon makes that painfully obvious — but TCL’s latest gadget manages to stand out thanks to its unique design.
The OnePlus 13 is one of my favorite smartphones of the year, in part because of a surprisingly excellent camera that — while perhaps not as reliable as the best from Google — can really impress in its best moments. Much of that performance comes from the company’s partnership with Hasselblad, employing the camera company’s color science to help make something that stood out from the typical ultra-processed, contrast-less landscape. Unfortunately, that relationship is coming to an end.
Hot off the back of its acclaimed Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s back with a new smartphone. And while this one doesn’t fold up like a map, the Galaxy S25 FE could be a pretty enticing device this holiday season.
Alongside Android 16 QPR1, Google is pushing out a slew of updates to all Android users, releasing the Pixel 10’s new AI-powered writing tools to everyone and finally giving Quick Share an actual user interface.
Welcome to episode 2 of The Sideload, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Will is joined by Noah Dentzel, CEO and co-founder of Nomad, and Harvey Hunerberg, Associate Director of Product Management at Nomad, to discuss their company’s new expansion into Pixel accessories, beginning with Pixel Watch straps. From the decision to launch accessories for Pixel after primarily focusing on the Apple ecosystem to how tariffs affect companies like Nomad, it’s a pretty fun — if in-depth — conversation. Plus, Will gets to nerd out on just how excited he is for a Qi2-dominant world, and we get a quick tease for what could be next from Nomad.
Samsung’s just a few days away from launching their next Galaxy Tab series, but you don’t need to wait until Thursday to get a pretty cohesive look at these two tablets.
While Samsung has an event scheduled for later this week to unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series, it might not be the only announcement planned for September after all.
Google issued a brief statement on its blog this week, promoting the security of Gmail following erroneous online claims of mass warnings sent to end users.
Welcome to episode 67 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene after a week with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL to talk about their respective experiences. These three phones might look familiar, but between Tensor G5, Magic Cue and Daily Hub, and Pixelsnap, there’s plenty to break down.
While those of us in North America might be biding our time until Samsung’s long-promised tri-foldable eventually arrives on store shelves — apparently later this year, though not at next week’s Galaxy event — Huawei is prepping to launch a second-gen version of the Mate XT. Thanks to a social media tease, we’re finally getting our first real look at it.
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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’s Pixel design keeps getting ripped off, and I think that’s a good thing
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a new design trend spreading throughout the entire smartphone industry. No, it’s not titanium — not anymore, at least — and premium flagships are still mostly arriving on store shelves in their usual drab colors. No, it’s the camera bar, a fresh method of styling the prerequisite lens bump you’ll find on every flagship smartphone, and in this case, it’s Google that can claim the credit for influencing its rivals.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 069: A Pixel-Apple-Pixel sandwich
Welcome to episode 69 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will kick off by talking about Pixel sales growth, with a recent Counterpoint report suggest 105% YoY growth for Google’s smartphone lineup. After analyzing just what it means for the future of both Pixel and Android, the crew hops over to the other side of the fence to share their thoughts on Apple’s latest iPhone lineup. Don’t worry, loyal listener — they also make sure to wrap-up with some extended thoughts on the Pixel 10’s battery and camera performance, with a promise of much more to come.
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Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus teases higher refresh rate on OnePlus 15 while poking fun at Apple
The OnePlus 15 is starting to look like a radical departure from the status quo for OnePlus, thanks in large part to the dissolution of its camera partnership with Hasselblad. Today, we’ve learned a little more about what to expect from the display on its next flagship, and it’s come as part of a social media dig towards Apple.
Expand Expanding CloseQualcomm’s Quick Charge 5+ brings cooler charging to the phone you already own
It’s been a while since Qualcomm launched an upgrade for Quick Charge, but ahead of the company’s annual Snapdragon refresh, it’s back with some big changes for its proprietary charging standard.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid 16 lets you double tap to precisely rearrange Quick Settings on Pixel
Android 16 is making the Quick Settings more useful with sizing options, but also quietly added a double-tap gesture to make it easier to more precisely edit the layout.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung Galaxy S26 Pro renders leak with familiar design and a bigger display
While the Galaxy S26 Edge — and its unabashedly iPhone 17 Pro-esque camera bump — is bound to soak up plenty of the attention at next year’s Galaxy Unpacked event, it’s just one of the three new smartphones we expect Samsung to launch. Now we’re getting a fresh look at the Galaxy S26 Pro set to overtake the usual standard model, but despite the refreshed branding, the overall design is anything but.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-on: Nvidia GeForce Now’s Blackwell upgrade looks great, but you’ll need the right games
As promised, Nvidia is launching its Blackwell upgrade today for GeForce Now, bringing RTX 5080-based machines to the cloud service alongside a whole slew of other upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S26 Ultra could double its camera bump size with no obvious benefits
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be an impressive piece of design, but with one obvious shortcoming: its massive camera bump. With next year’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung could be bringing that design to its standard phablet, without any noticeable changes to its sensor lineup.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify’s new Smart Filters deliver the perfect song for running, driving, or dinner
Spotify might be centered around a lot more than music these days, but it’s still delivering new sorting features on a semi-regular basis. In addition to a handful of new customization options, the music streamer is also bringing new filters to sort your library by more than just genre.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 003: A Pixel perfect vacation
Welcome to episode 3 of The Sideload, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Will is joined by Joe Maring, Trending Editor at Android Authority, to discuss their respective experiences with the Pixel 10 series. With Joe back from a recent trip to visit Will in Buffalo, the two discuss how Google’s latest smartphones hold up under the stress of traveling, including whether the battery life is good enough to survive the airport, how the camera performed at Niagara Falls, and the utter mess that is Daily Hub.
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Expand Expanding CloseNothing Ear (3) are set for a September 18th launch as the company teases new look
It’s been a busy 2025 for Nothing, having launched a trio of smartphones alongside the brand’s first-ever over-the-ear headphones, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the year is quieting down.
Expand Expanding CloseI like the Pixel 10 in spite of Google’s AI, not because of it
There’s a lot to love about the Pixel 10. Through four generations of Tensor, we’ve waited for a chipset that could match the thermal performance of Qualcomm’s best, and my experience so far suggests Google’s nailed it. The 5x telephoto lens, while far from the best on the market, helps the camera feel far flexible than non-Pro Pixels in the past, and helps the device stand out from entry-level flagships from Samsung and Apple. It’s sort of the Pixel I’ve wanted for ages, even if it’s not an out-and-out perfect smartphone.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 068: More M3E for you and me
Welcome to episode 68 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their feelings towards Material 3 Expressive now that Android 16 QPR1 is finally out in the wild. Is this the best Android has ever looked? Will Samsung follow Google’s Material 3 Expressive rather than rushing towards a Liquid Glass-esque reality? Do we spend a large chunk of this episode breaking down how we’ve laid out our quick settings menus? That last one has an easy answer: you bet we do.
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TCL’s adorable PlayCube is a Rubik’s Cube-inspired ‘twistable’ Google TV projector
Portable projectors are a dime a dozen these days — a quick glance at store listings on Amazon makes that painfully obvious — but TCL’s latest gadget manages to stand out thanks to its unique design.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus is ending its Hasselblad partnership in favor of an in-house imaging engine
The OnePlus 13 is one of my favorite smartphones of the year, in part because of a surprisingly excellent camera that — while perhaps not as reliable as the best from Google — can really impress in its best moments. Much of that performance comes from the company’s partnership with Hasselblad, employing the camera company’s color science to help make something that stood out from the typical ultra-processed, contrast-less landscape. Unfortunately, that relationship is coming to an end.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung’s slimmer, lighter Galaxy S25 FE goes official for $650, available today
Hot off the back of its acclaimed Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung’s back with a new smartphone. And while this one doesn’t fold up like a map, the Galaxy S25 FE could be a pretty enticing device this holiday season.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle brings Gboard’s AI writing tools to everyone, revamps Quick Share with new UI
Alongside Android 16 QPR1, Google is pushing out a slew of updates to all Android users, releasing the Pixel 10’s new AI-powered writing tools to everyone and finally giving Quick Share an actual user interface.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Sideload 002: Talking Pixel Watch bands and Qi2 with Nomad
Welcome to episode 2 of The Sideload, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Will is joined by Noah Dentzel, CEO and co-founder of Nomad, and Harvey Hunerberg, Associate Director of Product Management at Nomad, to discuss their company’s new expansion into Pixel accessories, beginning with Pixel Watch straps. From the decision to launch accessories for Pixel after primarily focusing on the Apple ecosystem to how tariffs affect companies like Nomad, it’s a pretty fun — if in-depth — conversation. Plus, Will gets to nerd out on just how excited he is for a Qi2-dominant world, and we get a quick tease for what could be next from Nomad.
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Expand Expanding CloseLeaked Galaxy Tab S11 images show off familiar designs, accessories, lots of AI
Samsung’s just a few days away from launching their next Galaxy Tab series, but you don’t need to wait until Thursday to get a pretty cohesive look at these two tablets.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung might unveil Galaxy Z TriFold, Project Moohan headset later this month
While Samsung has an event scheduled for later this week to unveil the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series, it might not be the only announcement planned for September after all.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle says Gmail security is ‘strong and effective’ following mass data breach rumors
Google issued a brief statement on its blog this week, promoting the security of Gmail following erroneous online claims of mass warnings sent to end users.
Expand Expanding ClosePixelated 067: Pixel 10, one week later
Welcome to episode 67 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will reconvene after a week with the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL to talk about their respective experiences. These three phones might look familiar, but between Tensor G5, Magic Cue and Daily Hub, and Pixelsnap, there’s plenty to break down.
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Huawei shows off its striking second-generation tri-fold phone
While those of us in North America might be biding our time until Samsung’s long-promised tri-foldable eventually arrives on store shelves — apparently later this year, though not at next week’s Galaxy event — Huawei is prepping to launch a second-gen version of the Mate XT. Thanks to a social media tease, we’re finally getting our first real look at it.
Expand Expanding CloseSamsung teases September 4 event for Galaxy Tab S11 and Galaxy S25 FE
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 just arrived on store shelves last month, but Samsung’s already gearing up for another launch event next week.
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