Will Sattelberg

Buffalo

government man // phones editor @AndroidPolice // @greatest_con co-writer // @DontExplainPod, a podcast about rockstar biopics, available now!

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The Android Show 2025

1 day ago | androidpolice.com | Taylor Kerns |Will Sattelberg |Karandeep Singh Oberoi

US readers, who is your wireless carrier?
Weekend poll: US readers, who is your wireless carrier?

3 days ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

It's a pretty interesting time to be a smartphone user in the US. No, I'm not talking about the devices themselves being interesting — although, depending on your thoughts surrounding slimness, it sounds like it's about to be a particularly interesting time. Instead, the real war for your wallet right now belongs to the carriers, as the big three titans continue to battle it out alongside — and against — their respective collections of MVNOs. Things are all topsy-turvy in the world of carriers.
Android 16 takes some odd inspiration on the Android Police podcast

4 days ago | androidpolice.com | Jules Wang |Daniel Bader |Will Sattelberg

This week's Android Police podcast raps Google's wrists for pulling the pall over Android app downloaders and their desires to grab an APK from a third-party source. We preview the look of Android 16 and also how it might NOT look like what's been discovered. All that, plus your usual dose of AI skepticism, quasi-Luddite propagandizing, and a return to Hayao Miyazaki. 04:36 | Traps Download apps.
5 apps Google cannot be allowed to ruin with AI

4 days ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

Google I/O is just over a week away, and if last year was any indication, you can expect Google to focus almost entirely on its AI output during this year's keynote. Over the past several years, we've watched as practically every app or service touched by this company has migrated to AI-enhanced products. From Photos to Docs, Gmail to Meet, it's almost impossible not to see that little sparkle icon somewhere in a Google product. That said, Google has yet to touch every element of its business.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is nearly here, and you can already save $50 on your preorder

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is set to be unveiled on May 12th, and you can save $50 now by reserving your smartphone ahead of time, absolutely free.
Here's your up-close and personal look at Android's new battery icon

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

Google's upcoming Android refresh features a color-coded battery icon. Android's new battery indicator will switch between green, yellow, and red, along with various icons for battery saver or low power modes. The new battery icon bears a strong resemblance to Apple's iOS battery icon design, with minor differences.
Weekend poll: How are you feeling about Android's upcoming redesign?

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

Visual overhauls in tech can present a pretty tough balancing act. On one hand, customers love seeing something fresh and new. It can drive them to want to update, whether that's hammering the software button in settings or ordering all-new hardware. On the other hand, practically everyone hates change on some level, whether they'll admit it or not. Even the best OS overhauls usually come with your fair share of complaints.
An Epic turnarbout as the Android Police podcast dunks on Apple

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Jules Wang |Daniel Bader |Will Sattelberg

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You should skip out on Android flagships in 2025 and buy this instead

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

We're in the midst of what might be the most unstable time for smartphone prices yet. While everything might look okay on store shelves as you're reading this, there could be a tariff apocalypse (tari-pocalypse?) headed your way in a matter of weeks or months. Ask Samsung, Apple, and other smartphone manufacturers — as they've practically all admitted in their respective Q1 earning calls, the current trade war being waged by the US has left the entire industry on its toes.
Android Auto's light theme looks like it's almost ready to hit the road

1 week ago | androidpolice.com | Will Sattelberg

Google is close to bringing light mode back to Android Auto. Today's leak follows a similar leak from over two years ago, showing plenty of improvements and changes. This light theme looks about final, which means it could be ready for a public debut at Google I/O or soon after. All design is cyclical. Whether you're talking about fashion, home decor, or, yes, even software, it's easy to see how trends shift and change over time.