Jay Bonggolto
Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech and apps for as long as he can remember, and he has used a variety of Android phones since falling in love with Jelly Bean. When he's not writing, he likes to spend time outside, stealing scenes with his phone camera. Send him a direct message via Twitter or LinkedIn.
Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto
Gemini now takes you straight to Google Maps navigation when you ask for directions
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No more extra clicks Gemini now kicks off Google Maps navigation on Android phones when you ask for directions, all on its own.
YouTube's latest experiment lets you jump to the best part of a video
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smart scrubbing YouTube is trying out an AI feature that lets you skip to the most interesting parts of a video.
The regular Google Pixel 8 is getting Gemini Nano after all
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there's a catch Google has confirmed that Pixel 8 users will get a sneak peek of Gemini Nano in the next Pixel Feature Drop.
Google's Gboard makes venting frustrations faster and simpler
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quicker than ever Now, users can give feedback to the Gboard team effortlessly.
The latest Android 15 preview adds even more features for physical keyboards
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keyboard upgrades Android 15 might include new accessibility features to make physical keyboards more user-friendly.
Android 15 might finally make your Pixel's webcam a little less frustrating
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Finally! Android 15 might let you crank up the quality of your phone's webcam.
Google says 97 zero-day vulnerabilities were exploited in 2023
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a growing threat Google and Mandiant looked into the zero-day bugs revealed in 2023 and found that dozens were connected to cyberespionage groups.
Latest Android 15 preview shows new signs of a Bluetooth audio sharing feature
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headphone party, everyone? It looks like the next version of Android might let you share your phone's audio with friends' headphones, all at once.
This upcoming iQOO Neo model could be a flagship killer
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flagship killer The iQOO Neo10 Pro just got leaked and it sounds like a top-of-the-line phone for a non-flagship price.
The Galaxy Z Fold 6 might borrow more tricks from the Galaxy S24 Ultra
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durability upgrade? The upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 6 might be the first foldable phone ever with a super tough titanium body.
The next OnePlus Nord CE could be a charging beast
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a real speedster Get ready for super fast charging on the new OnePlus Nord CE4.
WhatsApp's latest beta hints at AI-powered image editing tools on the way
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AI domination WhatsApp might let you jazz up backgrounds and tweak images using generative AI right in the app.
Samsung may have finally made Galaxy software updates less intrusive
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less annoying It seems Samsung is finally letting you update your Galaxy phone without the whole reboot hassle.
Android 15 new preview confirms your phone is getting satellite connectivity
By Jay Bonggolto published
second sneak peek Android 15 Developer Preview 2 is out now, and here are all the fresh features.
Google snuck in 5G access for Pixels in some unexpected markets
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surprise surprise Google is making Pixel 5G available in places you least expected.
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro could make its debut in early April
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all but confirmed It seems like the Motorola Edge 50 Pro launch is right around the corner now.
Infinix unveils the Note 40 series with a dedicated chip for smart charging
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all-day battery life The smart charging in the Infinix Note 40 Pro models are intended to provide speedy charging and loads of cool functions.
Here's how Android 15 may free up phone space without uninstalling apps
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freeze those apps This is how you might archive rarely used apps on Android 15.
Reddit's new ad format blends in with regular posts
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camouflage Reddit has introduced out a new ad style that mimics user posts.
Apple's latest AI acquisition might give Google Gemini some serious competition
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joining the fray Apple's presumed acquisition of Canada's DarwinAI might mean it's gearing up to amp up AI directly in its future products.
Google Chrome finally rolls out a powerful way to block phishing attempts
By Jay Bonggolto published
safer browsing for all Google just made Safe Browsing's real-time URL protection available to everyone and added extra password security features to Chrome on iOS.
Google shelled out $10 million in bug bounties in 2023
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$$$ Google handed out $10 million in total last year for finding security flaws in its products.
Xiaomi's next foldable phone could be a total powerhouse
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a total beast A fresh leak about the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 dishes out details on storage, battery, fast charging, and more.