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.
You can reach out to Will at will@9to5mac.com, or find him on Twitter, Threads, or Bluesky.
We’re likely under a month away from Samsung’s official unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series, but that doesn’t mean the leaks have to stop. New renders are showcasing the Galaxy S26 Ultra in all four of its previously-leaked colorways, most of which look as familiar as the phone itself.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 20, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Dom Preston, news editor at The Verge, to discuss his job, his experience at CES, and much more. From strange gadgets with bizarre AI applications to weekly check-ups on the strangest smartphone announcement ever, there’s plenty to dig into in tech. The two also dive into Dom’s personal project Braise, talk through balancing work and hobbies, and finally dip into their picks for the best films of 2025.
Google finally brought built-in Qi2 support to the Pixel 10 series with Pixelsnap, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rely on magnet-equipped cases for your accessories. Right now, Google’s Pixelsnap cases for every Pixel 10 model in every single colorway are $10 off at Amazon.
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The Galaxy S26 trio initially seemed like it might shake up Samsung’s usual status quo, but some stiff competition from Apple and a failed attempt to relaunch the Edge series seems to have thrown those original plans out the window. Now, it seems like the Galaxy S26 Ultra might be boring in a different way, as it appears to be losing out on its usual color-matching stylus for something a little more boardroom-friendly.
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There’s a whole host of reasons people rely on third-party browsers on Android, and chief among them is a pretty popular workaround for background playback in YouTube. Unfortunately, those days might be coming to a close for non-subscribers.
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Welcome to episode 86 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will dig into an early Android 17 build that includes one big visual change: blurred backdrops. Is this a sign of things to come for Google’s vision of its OS, or a more minor system-level tweak? The crew also checks out a leaked look at Android’s new — albeit really familiar — desktop mode, Google’s more affordable AI Plus plan for Gemini, and Chrome’s agentic AI tools.
Dual-network tracker support is all the rage these days, and that means plenty of third-party tracking gadgets that were once exclusive to Apple are expanding into the world of Android. Today, KeySmart is next up with its latest SmartCard wallet tracker.
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During Samsung’s Q4 2025 earnings call this week, the company took some time to hint at new products coming to stores in 2026, including AR glasses and a fresh lineup of foldables.
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Microsoft might’ve ditched Android apps in Windows 11 a couple of years ago, but that doesn’t mean it’s abandoned cross-platform support altogether. A new update is making it easier to resume mobile apps on your PC, but only with a select group of services for the time being.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold is finally going up for sale in the US this Friday, but as expected, it won’t come cheap. You’ll have to shell out $2,900 before tax for the company’s first tri-folding smartphone — nearly $1,000 more than Samsung’s already-expensive Galaxy Z Fold 7.
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Last week, OnePlus found itself drawing the ire of enthusiasts looking to keep the custom ROM dream alive after implementing anti-rollback measures that could result in a bricked device. Thankfully, the company now says it’s a temporary situation that’ll return to normal soon.
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We’ve been hearing warnings for months about incoming price hikes for practically every consumer electronic on the market due, in large part, to an ongoing RAM shortage. Today, we’re getting our first hints on what’s to come from Samsung throughout 2026.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 19, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will is joined by Jason Howell, host of Android Faithful, to discuss the state of Android hardware in 2026. From major players like Samsung and Google, to smaller players like OnePlus, Jason and Will break down exactly how well Android hardware partners are performing in the market right now, and where they might be headed next.
If you’re a regular 9to5Google reader, you probably already know the turbulence happening inside the consumer electronics space. We’re all collectively looking down the barrel of significantly higher prices across the board, primarily — though not exclusively — thanks to increased component demand from AI companies. Put simply, buying a smartphone in 2026 is about to suck, but with a little bit of planning, you aren’t completely out of hope.
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Welcome to episode 85 of Pixelated, a podcast by 9to5Google. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through the end of Asus as a smartphone brand, as the company takes an indefinite hiatus from Android to focus on AI. After trying to figure out what’s next after the smartphone, we’re diving into some thoughts on the Clicks Communicator, Google’s Digital Wellbeing tools, and the whole thinking behind minimalist devices. Plus, we send Stadia off with one final goodbye.
With the web now dominated by short-form videos, captions have stopped just being an accessibility tool, becoming essential to allow for users to quickly watch content on mute. Today, Google Vids is delivering a big upgrade to its built-in automated captions tool.
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Practically every modern wearable wants you to keep it on 24/7, in order to continue collecting data while you sleep. That makes Do Not Disturb modes vital, and unfortunately for Galaxy Watch users, a bug in One UI 8 is currently causing havoc with your go-to shortcut for pausing notifications.
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Smartphones get a bad rep for being overly familiar these days, but Google’s upcoming Pixel 10a launch might be taking things to a whole new level.
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If you’ve been dreaming of a life that revolves around just a single device — your phone — capable of replacing your laptop, desktop, and more, a new piece of hardware might give you exactly what you’re looking for. Unfortunately, you’ll need to accept some cut corners to get there.
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If you’ve been waiting for Google Photos on Android to gain sticker support, you’ll need to keep waiting a while longer, even as we get confirmation the feature is still in the works.
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One of the most beloved names in the TV business is throwing in the towel, as Sony has announced a new partnership with TCL that will see the latter steering the ship.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 18, a 9to5Google podcast. This week, Will welcomes Derrek Lee, managing editor at Android Central, to the show to discuss his recent editorial comparing larger foldables to their clamshell counterparts. With the Razr Fold and Galaxy Z TriFold already on deck for 2026, what do clamshell phones need to regain some luster? Derrek and Will also talk through their tech-centric resolutions for 2026, from getting in shape to decluttering and saving some cash.
It’s no secret that some Android OEMs love to use Apple’s overall design ethos as inspiration when launching new products, whether that be an OS redesign or a new piece of hardware. Even so, Honor’s latest phone might just score the top spot among unabashed clones, all while falling short of the only metric that makes the iPhone Air appealing in the first place.
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Gaming is rapidly becoming a much more expensive hobby than it used to be, especially on the hardware front. Microsoft could be looking to reduce overall costs for gamers later this year through its Xbox Cloud Gaming initiative, but it’s not going to happen without some drawbacks.
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