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
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 is out with a surprise AI trick that beta users missed
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Update ASAP! Grab Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 now to get a sneak peek at the June Pixel Feature Drop before everyone else.
Meta will start labeling images made by other AI tools
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cracking AI code In the coming months, Meta will begin tagging pictures across its platforms if it detects signs they're AI-made.
Google Maps on Android finally picks up a cool weather feature from iOS
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☔️☀️ Google Maps on Android now shows the weather and air quality right on the map you're checking out.
YouTube plans to create a native app for Apple Vision Pro after all
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an about-face YouTube is gearing up for an Apple Vision Pro app, but for now, users are told to use Safari.
New Galaxy S24 drop tests are raising some eyebrows with concerning results
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butterfingers A drop test suggests the Galaxy S24 Ultra could crack easier despite its titanium frame and upgraded glass, so a case is still a must-have.
YouTube TV is throwing in an upgraded 1080p choice for certain channels
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sharper picture Google is upgrading YouTube TV's picture quality on a bunch of channels.
Google Maps is now bringing 3D buildings during navigation to more Android Auto users
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Buckle up! Google Maps' 3D buildings on Android Auto make navigation way more immersive, and it's hitting more users.
Android phones will score an extra year of repair warranty under new EU rules
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Right to repair The EU is making companies provide an additional 12 months of warranty for repairs.
The Vivo V30 series is the first-ever smartphone with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
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Check it out Vivo announced the new V30 smartphone, featuring upgraded cameras and a boosted Aura Light.
Hulu is tightening up on password sharing from next month
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this sucks Hulu's saying bye-bye to freeloaders—pay up or get the boot.
Google Bard's rebranding to Gemini might just be around the corner
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brace yourself It looks like Google Bard might be getting a makeover soon and changing its name to Gemini.
Amazon's effort to ditch Android on Fire TV may be taking shape
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a power move A deleted job post hints at Amazon making its own operating system to kick Android off Fire TV devices.
Other Android phones will get Circle to Search, but it'll take a little while
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Hold your breath Circle to Search may finally hit other Android phones this October, but don't mark your calendar just yet.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra screen is acting a bit dull, and it's not a defect
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Brighter days ahead Galaxy S24 Ultra screens not as vivid as hoped? Samsung says it is working on a solution.
Google Photos might automatically shoot your friends a quick weekly update
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weekly recap Looks like Google Photos might be getting a 'My Week' feature.
Google makes passkeys virtually accessible to everyone with new alliance
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Ditching passwords! Google has teamed up with major companies to make it easier for you to switch to passkeys using their services.
Rugged phone maker behind CAT bites the dust
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RIP UK-based Bullitt Group called it quits in January due to a failed restructuring plan.
The Pixel 8 is now picking up Google's crazy AI search tricks
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Switch apps no more The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro now have Google's 'Circle to Search' feature ready to roll.
Google Nest is giving every home member the keys to Digital Wellbeing controls
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No more tech-policing Google is now letting everyone in the house have a say in Digital Wellbeing settings on Nest devices.
Google's Nearby Share rebranding starts to pop up on a few Android phones
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AirDrop, who? Several Android users are now spotting Quick Share replacing Nearby Share on their devices.
Samsung hints at more advanced Galaxy AI features for paying customers after 2025
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AI paywalls A Samsung executive suggests the company plans to slap a price tag on Galaxy AI down the line.
Huawei reportedly has a fresh flip phone dropping in February
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a pocket powerhouse? Huawei may be gearing up to launch a new foldable flip phone, as revealed by a distributor.
A dedicated Firefox UI on tablets may no longer be a pipe dream
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Firefox is tablet-izing Looks like Firefox is getting a tablet makeover, even after all the mixed messages.