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
Next Galaxy S24 Ultra camera upgrade might be on hold for a bit
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Bummer news! It looks like Samsung pushed back the next camera upgrades for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The Vivo X100 series is making its global debut with impressive camera gear
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Camera game Vivo has confirmed that the X100 series will be available in Asia, while Europe is only getting the Pro model.
Google is dragging its feet on killing third-party cookies yet again
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Chrome's cookie crumbles Google keeps putting off the death of third-party cookies in Chrome.
Google Messages might let you disable its crazy animations soon
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Annoying fireworks Google Messages might let you ditch its flashy animations and message effects soon.
Google Calendar is adding new chips to make hopping between months a breeze
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No more endless swiping Google Calendar is getting a handy update for switching between months in a jiffy.
Google Wallet's PIN requirement for tap-to-pay on Wear OS is just a bug
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a tad slower Using Google Wallet on Wear OS might make tap-to-pay a bit less handy with a new PIN requirement.
Google Gemini for Android might grab a neat trick from the web version soon
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Real-Time Responses Google Gemini on Android might soon let you see replies as they're typed.
TikTok ban just got the House's nod, and it might be law real soon
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sword of Damocles The TikTok ban got through the House again and is now headed to the Senate tucked into a foreign aid package.
WhatsApp is apparently making it easier to handle your top contacts
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manage your favorites WhatsApp might be cooking up a way to make it easier to keep in touch with your favorites.
Infinix Note 40 Pro Plus review: The budget phone to beat under $400
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bang for your buck Infinix's latest mid-range models sound awesome, but they might be hard to find in Western markets.
Google Chat now works with Slack and Microsoft Teams
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No more app fatigue Google Chat can now chat with Slack and Teams directly, no more app juggling to talk to everyone.
Some Galaxy phone screens are showing a nasty green line after an update
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Uh oh Some Samsung phones, especially older ones, have been acting up with a green line on the screen after updates.
Samsung phones may finally get a long-awaited app drawer revamp
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long past due Samsung phones might finally get that app drawer update everyone's been waiting for.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 just landed in the US with a sweet deal on the Galaxy Buds FE
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now in the US The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is now out in the US, priced at $400.
The Nothing Ear and Ear (a) earbuds promise better battery and super clear streaming
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cool change Nothing's fresh wireless earbuds bring some sneaky but crucial improvements.
The TECNO Camon 30 Premier promises top-notch cameras with a dual-chip imaging setup
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all about the camera The Camon 30 Premier 5G was shown off way back in February at MWC 2024, but now it's finally ready to hit stores.
WhatsApp's new chat filters give you no more excuses for missing chats
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added convenience Now you can filter your chats to see only unread messages or all your groups.
OnePlus' next foldable could bring the heat to the Galaxy Z Flip in a whole new way
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game-changer OnePlus' upcoming foldable phone might have what the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip lacks.
The Moto Buds Plus are official with Bose-powered ANC and EQ tuning
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affordable buds Motorola's new earbuds come in two versions: a regular one and a top-tier version with Bose noise-canceling and more options to tweak the sound.
Samsung shipped more phones than anyone else in Q1 2024
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bouncing back Samsung is back on top, beating Apple in smartphone sales this quarter.
Meta's AI chatbot is reaching more WhatsApp users worldwide
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brainy bot Meta AI is popping up in WhatsApp's search bar for more English speakers worldwide, or you can find it through a special button.
OnePlus' next tablet might drop in the latter half of this year
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probably a beast A new rumor suggests that OnePlus' next-generation Android tablet could arrive in the second half of 2024.
Google Chrome is getting a paid version with top-notch security features
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Level up your security Google released a business version called Chrome Enterprise Premium with extra shields to block malware and keep your data safe.