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

Netflix ordered to pay back millions of subscribers in landmark ruling
By Jay Bonggolto published
Backfire Netflix’s price hikes just backfired in Italy, with a court ruling opening the door to refunds of up to €500.

Google AI Pro just got a massive storage upgrade for free
By Jay Bonggolto published
Massive storage bump Google boosts AI Pro to 5TB for the same $20/month, making it a solid deal for AI users.

AT&T’s new OneConnect bundle is a great deal you probably can’t have
By Jay Bonggolto published
One bill for both AT&T’s OneConnect bundles mobile and fiber into one simple bill with great family pricing, but cuts perks and skips existing customers.

Google finally fixed Gemini for Home so you can stop yelling at your ceiling
By Jay Bonggolto published
Speak normally Google's massive Gemini for Home update finally lets you ditch robotic commands and use natural speech to control your lighting and appliances.

Smart glasses for the rest of us: Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses get the prescription treatment
By Jay Bonggolto published
Optical-first design Meta’s new $499 AI glasses finally support prescriptions, making them practical for daily wear.

Pixel 11 Pro renders show off a missing sensor you might actually like
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blackout camera bar Pixel 11 Pro leaked renders show a cleaner design, but Google may be ditching its unique temperature sensor.

Xiaomi refreshes its streaming dongle with Google TV, but skips 4K again
By Jay Bonggolto published
The comeback This faster Google TV stick makes old HD TVs smart again, but 1GB RAM and microUSB in 2026? Come on.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 firmware leak signals launch is right around the corner
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same shell new brains The Galaxy Watch 9 could be nearly here with a new chip and same design, but while it promises better efficiency, the unchanged battery means daily charging likely isn’t going anywhere.

Feeling carsick? Samsung thinks your earbuds can help
By Jay Bonggolto published
The 100Hz hack Samsung’s Hearapy app wants to replace your motion sickness pills with pure bass.

Netflix's latest price hike is here, and I’m struggling to find the value in a $27 4K plan
By Jay Bonggolto published
Another hike Netflix just raised prices again across all plans, and while it’s spending big on content and new features, you’re basically paying more for the same experience.

Android 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Multitasking is finally real Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Playing catch-up WhatsApp finally fixes key annoyances with multi-account support, better storage tools, and easy phone transfers.

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 finally match flagships where it matters most
By Jay Bonggolto published
Premium AI on a budget Samsung just dropped the sub-$600 Galaxy A57 and A37, packing flagship AI, killer specs, and six years of updates.

Don't trust your Pixel Watch steps after the latest firmware update (Update: fixed)
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Phantom stats Pixel Watch’s latest update is inflating steps and breaking Fitbit stats, leaving users with unreliable health data.

Samsung is making file sharing less painful with this Quick Share upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more awkward workarounds Samsung’s upgrading Quick Share with AirDrop-style sharing on the Galaxy S26, finally making Android-to-iPhone file transfers easier.

Nothing’s Carl Pei thinks the app era is ending — here’s what comes next
By Jay Bonggolto published
The app era is ending? Carl Pei says apps are on the way out, with AI agents set to run your phone, cutting clutter and effort.

Google Messages is getting the one feature I’ve actually wanted for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.

Google Labs’ Stitch is a design canvas that turns your voice into an app
By Jay Bonggolto published
Design by description Google’s Stitch lets you build app UIs from simple prompts, speeding up design fast, but it could also lead to generic, same-looking apps if everyone relies on AI too much.

Your medical history is coming to Fitbit whether you're ready or not
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more fake sleep Fitbit’s finally getting smart by linking your actual medical records and fixing its lying sleep tracker.

Your next Galaxy phone could ditch Samsung’s own displays to save cash
By Jay Bonggolto published
cost-cutting measures Samsung may use cheaper third-party OLEDs for mid-range Galaxy phones to cut costs, but it’s unclear if those savings will actually reach buyers or just boost margins.

Google's Gemini for Home is finally useful enough to not drive you crazy
By Jay Bonggolto published
Trimming the fat Google finally taught Gemini for Home to talk less and work up to 40% faster, delivering smarter alarms and slick automations without all the annoying chatter.

RedMagic 11 Air Trace Edition is the same great gaming phone in a louder shirt
By Jay Bonggolto published
fresh face RedMagic’s 11 Air Trace Edition keeps its slim design, Snapdragon 8 Elite power, and huge 7,000mAh battery, with a flashier white-and-orange look.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could get a bigger battery, and I’m wondering why Samsung waited this long
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's about time After five years stuck at 4,400mAh, Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a 5,000mAh battery.
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