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 X or LinkedIn.
Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto

Galaxy Buds 4 leak leaves little to the imagination — and I’m okay with the safe upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto published
Design pivot Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 leak shows they’re ditching the sharp blade design for rounded stems, a transparent case, and smarter AI gestures.

Google fixes one of Android’s biggest backup gaps, and I think it’s long overdue
By Jay Bonggolto published
Backup blind spot Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.

Watch Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra tell shoulder surfers to get lost
By Jay Bonggolto published
Integrated stealth mode Samsung’s new teaser shows a killer new privacy screen that blocks nosy strangers, but you’ll probably have to buy the most expensive model to get it.

YouTube's latest experiment means the bell icon might not actually do anything
By Jay Bonggolto published
less notification fatigue YouTube's testing a change that ignores your "All" notifications setting if you don't actually watch the channel, so only engaged fans get push alerts now.

The Google Pixel 10a's leaked battery life is the upgrade I've been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Marathon endurance The Pixel 10a leak confirms 53-hour battery life and a battery that stays healthy for years.

Check out the Galaxy S26 lineup in every rumored color
By Jay Bonggolto published
Unpacked is all but spoiled Leaked official-looking Galaxy S26 renders reveal new colors, a redesigned camera layout, and a flush S Pen.

The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds finally fix the series’ biggest comfort complaints
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smarter, quieter, comfier Sony’s WF-1000XM6 earbuds boast a faster chip, smarter ANC, better sound, matte redesign, and a $330 price.

Massive Galaxy S26 leak leaves no secrets, and I believe Samsung is finally fixing the base model
By Jay Bonggolto published
Qi2 misses the cut Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series leak reveals a focus on camera, charging, and AI refinements over a major redesign.

Samsung’s rumored Galaxy S26 camera plans tell me Apple just changed the rules
By Jay Bonggolto published
Mechanical revolution Samsung might finally ditch software tricks for a real mechanical camera on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, giving us the professional hardware control.

Google Translate’s latest upgrade surprised everyone by turning into a chatbot
By Jay Bonggolto published
Identity crisis Google Translate's new AI mode has a secret chatbot you can unlock, exposing the quirky, unpredictable side of built-in Gemini.

I want a phone I can actually fix, and Fairphone’s record growth shows the world does too
By Jay Bonggolto published
Against-the-odds growth Fairphone’s 83.7% growth shows that as phones get pricier and weaker, more users are choosing repairable, long-lasting devices.

Pixel’s At a Glance just got easier to read, and I can finally use my favorite wallpaper
By Jay Bonggolto published
Legibility first Google is finally fixing Pixel’s At a Glance with a high-contrast background that makes info easy to read on any wallpaper.

Galaxy S26's rumored wireless charging upgrade has a major catch
By Jay Bonggolto published
The 'magnetic' catch Samsung Galaxy S26 wireless charging specs have surfaced on a certification portal, and it's bad news for Qi2 fans.

Google could finally fix Gboard's annoying emoji size problem
By Jay Bonggolto published
big win for accessibility Gboard might soon fix its tiny emojis by letting them scale with font size, making them easier to see, tap, and use.

The Pixel 10a’s colorful new look just leaked, and I love where Google is going with this
By Jay Bonggolto published
playful options Google's Pixel 10a is almost here, and a new leak about its colors proves a budget phone can finally have some serious personality.

The AirDrop-to-Android expansion is finally happening: Here is what to expect
By Jay Bonggolto published
True cross-platform sharing Android’s AirDrop interoperability is breaking out of Pixel exclusivity, making it easier than ever to send files to iPhones and Macs.

Pixel theme packs are coming back, and I hope they’re the upgrade your home screen needs
By Jay Bonggolto published
Wicked era is over The Wicked era is over, but Google is already teasing fresh Pixel theme packs that'll give your phone a total one-tap makeover.

Google Home just leveled up, and I’m convinced this is what users needed all along
By Jay Bonggolto published
Automations go pro Google Home's update finally brings smart automations, button support, and reliable cameras, making your home feel truly proactive.

Sony WF-1000XM6 leak reveals a practical redesign, but I need to see a wow feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
The matte return The Sony WF-1000XM6 leaks show a complete matte redesign with better mics and bass, making it a promising upgrade worth waiting for.

OnePlus 16 specs leak: 240Hz display and dual 200MP cameras sound overkill to me
By Jay Bonggolto published
No longer playing safe The OnePlus 16 could ditch safe upgrades for massive cameras, a wild 240Hz display, and a huge battery.

Google Messages might restore edit history, and I couldn't be more relieved
By Jay Bonggolto published
Feature revival Google is likely restoring the RCS message edit history feature, a tool for transparency that was removed during a 2025 app redesign.

Oura's subscription isn't going away, and I get why
By Jay Bonggolto published
Accuracy tax Oura is sticking with its $6 monthly fee, betting that better algorithms and long-term health insights matter more than cheap, one-time hardware.

Google takes down an invisible network that was secretly using your phone's internet
By Jay Bonggolto published
Proxy army dismantled Google just crippled IPIDEA, freeing millions of hijacked devices and cutting off a major cybercrime pipeline.

I didn’t expect a $2,899 phone to sell out this fast — but the Galaxy Z TriFold proved me wrong
By Jay Bonggolto published
Sticker shock is a myth Samsung just proved $2,900 isn't too much for innovation, as the Z TriFold sold out in minutes without even needing trade-in deals to tempt buyers.
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