Will Sattelberg is a writer and podcaster at NewGeekGuide.
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.
Welcome to episode 82 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will break down their reactions to Google’s surprise release of Gemini 3 Flash. After talking through their preferred models and Gemini launchers, the crew discusses Android 16 QPR3’s arrival and the long-awaited option to remove the At a Glance widget on Pixel. Finally, all three offer their visions for where Google is headed in 2026.
If you’ve noticed the dislike button missing from YouTube Shorts lately, you aren’t alone. Google is trying out some changes for how dislikes work on the platform, and it could make it easier to signal what you’re actually interested in.
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Following years of controversy, promises, and potential (and even short-lived) bans, TikTok’s long-awaited US deal is happening next month.
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2026 is shaping up to be a big year from Samsung, with the Galaxy S26 and Galaxy Z TriFold set to launch within the next couple of months. Now, rumors suggest Samsung sees a big future for its Galaxy Z Flip series, and it all revolves around Exynos.
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Google only kicked off its Gemini for Home rollout a few weeks ago, but it’s full steam ahead for the company’s efforts to replace Assistant. After speeding up invites in the US last week, we’re now seeing our first international expansion of the program.
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Movies Anywhere was one of the unintended casualties faced during Google and Disney’s brief feud throughout October and November, but as promised, both Google Play and YouTube have returned to the movie syncing service.
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After nearly 40 years of airing on ABC, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have found a new home for the Oscars beginning in just a couple of years.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 16, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will welcomes PC Mag reporter James Peckham to the show to discuss the biggest news stories and trends from throughout 2025. From some complicated feelings on AI to serious optimism towards the world of gaming handhelds, James and Will look back on a surprisingly up-and-down year for the world of consumer technology.
Welcome to episode 81 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner shares his experience with trying out some early samples of glasses running on Google’s Android XR platform with Will and Damien. After a surprisingly impressive demo, is it time to start getting excited for the return of Google Glass-esque technology? The trio also dips into some new changes coming to Wear OS and take a quick look at the first One UI 8.5 beta, if only to ask: what’s up with the iOS-ification of Android?
Samsung is working on a new camera sensor, and once it finds its way into a next-gen Galaxy S-series device, it could help alleviate some of the brand’s problems with shutter speed.
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YouTube might feel at home on your smartphone or within your browser, but if you’re primarily digging into your subscriptions feed on the biggest, best display in your house, things might look a little different.
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Samsung’s long-awaited Galaxy Z TriFold will hit store shelves in the US early next year, but if its Korean launch cycle is any sign of things to come, don’t expect the device to stay in stock for very long.
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Disney announced a billion dollar agreement with OpenAI this morning over use of its characters, and Google’s going to have to pray it doesn’t alter the deal any further.
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Ayaneo is no stranger to Android handhelds, but now it’s turning attention towards an arguably less competitive landscape: smartphones.
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A few months out from its likely launch window, we’re finally starting to get some insight into what Google’s next Pixel might look like. I’m not talking about the Pixel 11, of course — it’s the Pixel 10a that history suggests is set for a spring launch, bringing another value-focused smartphone to consumers. And yet, based on the few pieces of information we’ve seen so far, I’m not sure waiting for the Pixel 10a is the smartest move for your wallet.
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The Pixel 9a is one of the best phones of the year — and certainly my pick for the best device under $500 you can grab today — but it’s also coming up on its first birthday in March. We’re finally getting our first look at what the Pixel 10a’s specs might look like, and it might be enough to make some shoppers jump for this year’s model instead.
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Black Friday’s in the rearview mirror, giving us the opportunity to look back on just how much value was actually offered to shoppers.
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One of this year’s most exciting stories — at least for us wearable nerds — was the return of Pebble. With an open-sourced OS courtesy of Google and new hardware that picks up right where the brand left off pre-acquisition, it feels like a full circle moment for smartwatches. Now, Pebble is ready to launch a brand-new wearable, and it’s a pretty big left turn from it’s previous releases.
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Welcome to The Sideload episode 15, a NewGeekGuide podcast. This week, Will welcomes Daniel Bader back to the podcast to discuss his new role at NewGeekGuide, the state of the internet and media at large, how tricky reviewing new gadgets can be, and much more.
At CES 2025, Lenovo showed off a rollable laptop meant to enhance the experience of managing spreadsheets or juggling multiple windows at once. Next year, the company is bringing its futuristic displays to something a little more whimsical.
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As we approach the end of 2025, we’re getting some data on what smartphones customers across the globe purchased throughout the past few months. To no one’s surprise, it’s Samsung and Apple that are dominating sales.
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Welcome to episode 80 of Pixelated, a podcast by NewGeekGuide. This week, Abner, Damien, and Will talk through all of the new changes in Android 16 QPR2 and beyond. After digging through everything Google’s been working on these past few months, their attention turns to the newly-confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold. Can they make sense of what’s bound to be yet another ultra-premium device from Samsung, or does this feel like an experiment without a clear path to success?
It’s not often you see major companies reverting unpopular changes to their apps, but that’s exactly what Google’s doing to its cropping tools within Photos’ built-in editor.
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Warner Bros. had put itself up for sale over the past few months, and this morning, we learned which company has earned the right to purchase the landmark studio: Netflix.
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