Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech 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.
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Spot the bot beat YouTube Music is labeling AI-generated songs, and YouTube is next.

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Dust off your Mini Google’s latest Home update gives aging Nest speakers a reason to stick around.

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Park, play, then go Google is making its in-car Play Store better, and YouTube finally gets background playback.

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Light on your face Samsung’s Galaxy Glasses could weigh just 41 grams and offer dozens of style options through Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

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Built to outlast trends Google's Fitbit Edge undercuts the Pixel Watch with better battery and a swappable cell.

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Better late than never Google finally fixed Googlebook’s worst launch flaw by bringing seamless app streaming and notification sync to Samsung Galaxy phones.

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Pricey pixel push A new rumor outlines preliminary US pricing targets for the Galaxy S27 series alongside key hardware specs, highlighting a clear tier divide across the roster.

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Samsung chooses profit A report from Korea says Samsung is making fewer phones because selling them isn't making money anymore.

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Frenemies with silicon Qualcomm and Arm are squaring off in a Delaware federal courtroom again, and this time the fight could cost billions.

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Fifty shades of Galaxy leaks Samsung is apparently getting ready to paint the Galaxy S27 Ultra in four standard shades, including one that's previously a Samsung store-exclusive.

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Quiet fixes The first Android 17 QPR3 beta arrives with a mountain of stability fixes.

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Trust issue Chrome’s next password feature on Android could make stolen phones less dangerous.

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Deals worth saving for Don’t buy apps or ebooks yet: Google Play Fest kicks off October 13 with massive point boosts.

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Kindle Turns a New Page Amazon has re-engineered its entire Kindle lineup for flush screens and faster page turns.

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New Form Factor Samsung's Galaxy Buds On abandon the traditional in-ear seal for a clip-on, open-ear design optimized for workout stability and spatial awareness.

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Goodbye Gems Google is officially sunsetting Gemini Gems and replacing them with a more versatile tool called Skills.

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Snapdragon on espresso Forget the Galaxy S26 Ultra — the iQOO 16 just set the battery bar higher.

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Repairable buds Fairphone’s repair-focused earbuds are getting a new generation, and LDAC support brings higher-quality audio.

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Low-tech privacy fix Solos built a $79 privacy kit to prove your smart glasses aren't spying, and it's now available to buy.

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Thumb relief Google Messages is rewriting gestures you've used for years: copy, timestamps, and replies all work differently now.

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Stop doing time math Google Calendar adds a third time zone because two were never enough.

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Smarter signals Your Pixel Watch can now track blood pressure trends and sleep breathing quality.

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Let AI hold the line Google's new Pixel feature brings us one step closer to never talking on the phone again.
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