
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

The Galaxy A15 is Samsung's first entry-level phone with OLED screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
Affordable OLED Walmart has spilled the beans on the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G, showing off its specs, price, and design, but it's not available for purchase just yet.

Google Maps' updated color scheme graces Android Auto as well
By Jay Bonggolto published
fancy new colors Google Maps has gotten a fresh coat of paint, and now that new look is also available on Android Auto.

Google's Assistant At a Glance widget is crashing on a bunch of Android phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Acting up Google's At a Glance seems to be having a bit of a meltdown on a number of Android phones when you try to add the widget to your home screen.

Google Pixel 8 users are discovering weird bumps and dents under their screens
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Pixel pimples Some Pixel 8 and 8 Pro users are reporting tiny bumps and dents under their phone screens, and it seems like some internal components are causing these imperfections.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leak shows a chunkier design and a flat screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
Sneak peek Early snaps of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have surfaced, revealing its design ahead of its official launch.

Dbrand and JRE are dragging Casetify into court over skin design rip-offs
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
caught red-handed Dbrand is slapping Casetify with a lawsuit, claiming it swiped the teardown designs used for its smartphone and laptop skins.

The RedMagic 9 Pro's global launch date has been confirmed
By Jay Bonggolto published
Mark your calendars The RedMagic 9 Pro packs the latest and greatest, from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to shoulder keys, RGB fans, and more.

OnePlus' new AI tool thinks you're Beethoven reborn
By Jay Bonggolto published
a fun distraction Now you can create your own symphony without the need for a music degree, thanks to OnePlus’ new AI tool.

Spotify worked out a sweet deal with Google to avoid Play Store fees
By Jay Bonggolto published
Way too kind Spotify's sweet deal with Google has been exposed in the ongoing Epic v. Google trial, revealing an agreement that's way too generous.

YouTube punishes ad-blocker users with slower videos on all browsers
By Jay Bonggolto published
a snail's pace YouTube is dragging its feet in loading videos for non-Chrome users who have ad-blockers enabled, giving them an agonizingly slow viewing experience.

YouTube's new AI is cranking out music using voices from real singers
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI music YouTube is playing mad scientist with the Dream Track feature, part of a lineup of music AI tools that can whip up tunes from mere text prompts and your questionable humming skills.

Google Pixel phones' seamless updates are finally shedding their snail-like pace
By Jay Bonggolto published
catching up Google’s first Pixel phones were ahead of their time with seamless updates, but they took forever to install them. Now, Google is finally speeding things up.

Some Galaxy S22 owners finally get the stable One UI 6 update
By Jay Bonggolto published
Feeling exclusive A few Samsung Galaxy S22 owners can finally ditch the beta blues and enjoy the official One UI 6 release, but there's a caveat.

The Google Pixel 8's Adobe raw support gives its camera a snazzy upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Took 'em long enough Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro now boast Adobe raw support, providing users with advanced editing options.

Google Messages is trying out profile discovery and new customization features
By Jay Bonggolto published
your branding moment Google Messages is testing a new feature that lets you create a profile with your name and photo so people can easily find you across Google's ecosystem.

WhatsApp copies Discord's voice chat feature for large groups
By Jay Bonggolto published
chill voice chats WhatsApp's new voice chat option for large groups lets you join quietly and keep the conversation flowing, no more noisy group calls.

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 certifications hint at a larger battery than its predecessor
By Jay Bonggolto published
Battery boost Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Fit 3 fitness tracker just popped up on multiple certification platforms, giving us a sneak peek at its battery and charging details.

Gboard's landscape mode gets a major overhaul to make typing less of a hassle
By Jay Bonggolto published
finger-twisting no more Gboard's new capability will figure out the best layout when you turn your phone sideways.

Disney Plus and Hulu are merging their apps for a test run next month
By Jay Bonggolto published
Disney plus Hulu Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that a beta test of the combined Disney Plus and Hulu app will kick off in December, with a full rollout planned for spring 2024.

Amazon could ditch Android for some OS you probably haven't heard of
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ousting Android Amazon is reportedly planning to ditch Android for its own Fire OS replacement, finally breaking free from Google's shackles.

Google Search's SGE broadens its global reach and gains new upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto published
Snazzy upgrades Google's rolling out its fancy AI search to over 120 countries and territories, and it's got your back with even more languages.

Samsung teases a native mobile AI experience headed to the Galaxy S24
By Jay Bonggolto published
Galaxy AI Samsung just unveiled 'Galaxy AI,' hinting at what's to come in this new era of generative AI race.

Google Chrome now reveals tab memory usage in a snap
By Jay Bonggolto published
tab memory snitch Chrome's new tab memory snitch lets you identify the memory hogs slowing you down when you hover over a tab.