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

Google just turned your Pixel 10 into a phone that thinks ahead for you
By Jay Bonggolto published
It learns your life Google’s new Android feature wants to predict your next move with on-device AI, making phones smarter, more proactive, and maybe just a little too nosy.

Googlebook won’t be locked to Intel as Qualcomm and MediaTek join the AI laptop push
By Jay Bonggolto published
Silicon diversity Qualcomm has confirmed that its Arm-based chips will power Googlebooks, breaking years of Windows exclusivity.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide sounds great until you look at the cameras
By Jay Bonggolto published
Camera trade-off Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide may finally fix the Fold’s awkward narrow screen, but ditching the zoom camera could make it feel less flagship.

I’ve waited years for Apple to fix iPhone-to-Android texting, and it’s finally happening
By Jay Bonggolto published
Walls are coming down Apple and Google finally fixed one of texting’s biggest problems by bringing encrypted RCS chats to iPhone and Android users with iOS 26.5 beta.

Google wants Gemini to take over how you browse in Chrome
By Jay Bonggolto published
Built-in browsing assistant Google is turning Chrome on Android into a Gemini-powered AI assistant that can summarize pages, edit images, and handle tasks for you.

The iOS-Android file sharing nightmare is officially over for more Android users
By Jay Bonggolto published
playing nice Google is finally making Android sharing and iPhone switching less painful.

One UI 9 beta arrives to give Galaxy S26 owners a taste of Android 17
By Jay Bonggolto published
One UI 9 beta Samsung’s One UI 9 beta brings Android 17 features, smarter security, and better customization, and it's kicking off this week.

The battle for your finger heats up as RingConn Gen 3 opens preorders
By Jay Bonggolto published
Heart health goes deep RingConn Gen 3 upgrades smart rings with vascular health insights, quieter haptic alerts, long battery life, and no subscription fees to worry about.

Whoop is putting a board-certified physician in its app to tell you why you’re tired
By Jay Bonggolto published
Doctors on speed dial Whoop is turning its fitness app into an AI-powered health platform with live clinicians, smarter coaching, and deeper health tracking.

A buggy Fitbit update is blinding sensors on the Pixel Watch 3 and 4
By Jay Bonggolto published
A permissions dead end Google’s latest Fitbit update is breaking SpO2 and skin temperature tracking on Pixel Watches, leaving users frustrated.

Nothing is refreshing the Ear (open) with a color that stands out
By Jay Bonggolto published
New color Nothing’s Ear (open) is getting a bold blue makeover on May 11, keeping its awareness-friendly open-ear design.

Google Gemini is finally becoming the personal assistant we were promised
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google's pivot to action Google’s rumored Gemini-powered Remy AI could handle tasks like a real digital assistant.

Honor 600 series hits the UK with big discounts and a pop culture makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
Flashy distractions Honor's 600 series is now official in the UK, starting at £370 with flagship-style specs and a £200 launch discount.

Samsung’s stable One UI 8.5 update officially lands on older Galaxy phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Beta is finally over Samsung is finally rolling out One UI 8.5 to older Galaxy phones, but after months of delays, most users are probably just relieved the update is actually here.

Samsung’s One UI 9 leak just spoiled the Wide Fold’s entire vibe
By Jay Bonggolto published
Software is the spoiler Samsung’s One UI 9 leak confirms a wider, more usable Fold is finally coming, while the Z Fold 8 gets a massive battery boost.

Google Home’s latest update fixes the worst part of smart cameras
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI-powered camera overhaul Google's massive Spring update is supercharging your smart home with a blazing-fast camera app, snappy animated previews, and more.

Galaxy S25 owners could see stable One UI 8.5 land in just a few days
By Jay Bonggolto published
the wait is over? One UI 8.5 could hit the Samsung Galaxy S25 this week after delays, bringing smoother performance and smarter AI.

Walmart could be prepping a budget smart speaker with Gemini baked in
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gemini breaking containment? Walmart’s upcoming Onn speaker could be the first budget device with Google Gemini, bringing smarter AI to cheap hardware.

You no longer have to pay for Gemini’s smartest organization tool
By Jay Bonggolto published
The paywall is down Google just unlocked Gemini’s Notebooks for everyone on mobile, letting you organize research projects for free.

Google is upgrading in-car Assistant to Gemini, and it’s more than just a refresh
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gemini takes the wheel Google is replacing Assistant in cars with Gemini, bringing natural voice control, smarter navigation, and deeper car integration.

Samsung's Q1 2026 earnings are insane, and your Galaxy phone barely helped
By Jay Bonggolto published
new goldmine Samsung is raking in cash from booming AI chips, but its phone business is slowing down.

Motorola’s new Razr turns Google Photos into a stylist and a memory hub
By Jay Bonggolto published
Digital closet Google Photos is turning into a smart closet and daily feed on Motorola phones, mixing outfits and memories for convenience.

The Moto Buds 2 Plus pack Bose audio and AI smarts into a $150 package
By Jay Bonggolto published
Bose-tuned hardware Motorola’s $150 Moto Buds 2 Plus pack Bose-tuned sound, dual drivers, ANC, and AI features.

Xiaomi's next flagship killer could get more expensive, and that stings
By Jay Bonggolto published
flagship killers are dead Xiaomi's next T series might arrive earlier with stronger specs, but rising prices push it closer to true flagship territory, making it less of a bargain than before.
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