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

Samsung’s wide Galaxy Z Fold 8 was such a hit that it’s reportedly making another one
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The Fold Goes Wide Samsung could be doubling down on wider foldables for 2027 with two new video-focused Z9 models after the Z Fold 8 smashed pre-order records.

The main GitHub outage is fixed, but Copilot remains down
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AI ate GitHub's lunch GitHub is mostly back, but lingering issues with Copilot and Issues show the platform still has some work to do before this outage is fully over.

You don't need a TV app to stream 10,000 free movies on Google’s Freeplay right now
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Your TV needs this Google TV Freeplay just added 10,000+ free on-demand movies and 300+ live channels directly to your home screen, giving paid streaming apps a real run for their money without costing you a dime.

This Android phone became a desktop PC, and it can run The Witcher 3
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The ultimate phone mod Someone turned a Nubia Z70 Ultra into a cooled-up desktop PC that runs Linux and The Witcher 3, proving smartphone chips can go surprisingly far when heat stops holding them back.

Google Play is hiding a Pixel 11 Pro discount in plain sight
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Pixel Savings You Missed Google is hiding Pixel 11 discounts in Play Points, with up to $150 off select models.

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 just got better at blocking noise and translating
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Buds that read your ears Google’s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are getting smarter with Dynamic ANC, Gemini controls, sleep syncing, and improved Live Translate, plus a new Olive finish.

Sharing between Pixel phones just got a whole lot simpler
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Quick Share gets quicker Google just made file sharing effortless by letting you swap contacts, photos, and videos simply by tapping two Android phones together.

The Pixel Tag takes Google’s Find Hub network to the next level
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AirTag meets its match Google’s Pixel Tag brings UWB precision, Find Hub tracking, and a handy phone-ringing button to Android, but you’ll need a separate case for keys.

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold goes after foldables’ weak spots with a tougher design
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Folding done right The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is tougher, brighter, and smarter, with better cameras, 16GB RAM, 24+ hours of battery life, and 30W charging.

This leaked Zelda Switch 2 could be Nintendo’s next collector hit
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Golden age for Hyrule Nintendo may finally give Switch 2 a flashy Zelda makeover, with leaked 40th anniversary hardware and matching accessories hinting at a collector-friendly launch later this year.

Your Motorola phone is getting Android 17 – here's who's first
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Motorola’s Android 17 rush Motorola’s Android 17 rollout is underway for 50+ phones, bringing a refreshed HelloUI packed with new AI, customization, and smarter UI features.

Galaxy Watch 8 Classic’s One UI 9 Watch beta appears on test servers
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Ticking closer Samsung’s One UI 9 Watch beta looks close, with the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic among the first in line.

The Minimal Phone 2 trades E Ink for OLED and somehow keeps its soul
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Retro reborn with OLED Ditching its clunky E Ink screen, the Minimal Phone 2 packs a 90Hz AMOLED display, tactile QWERTY keyboard, and punchy 5G specs into a sleeker aluminum body.

Pixel 11 Pro XL leak shows off matte black finish and 'HiLight' LED days before launch
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Spoiled by stores A carrier leak just gave us an early look at Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL in matte black, revealing a bigger camera housing and a new "HiLight" flash ahead of launch.

Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Gemini enters the blur era Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra leak reveals massive camera and battery overhaul
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Hardware over hype The leaked Galaxy S27 Ultra looks like a massive leap forward, packing a huge 5,700mAh silicon-carbon battery and a redesigned camera island.

Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 is here, and Pixel users get a much-needed audio fix
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Pixel audio redeemed Android 17 QPR1 Beta 8 finally fixes the Pixel audio bug that plagued testers for months, making the preview far more usable as Google gears up for the stable September release.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders surfaced, and Google is sticking to what works
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Green Never Folded Better Leaked Pixel 11 Pro Fold renders suggest Google is sticking with a familiar design, adding a refined camera bar, a new Pine finish, and a larger flash.

Samsung could finally build Galaxy Buds with ear hooks for workouts
By Jay Bonggolto Published
No more earbud slips Samsung's leaked open-ear Galaxy Buds could finally give fitness fans a secure workout option, setting the stage for a showdown with Shokz and other established rivals.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE pricing leaks, and it’s bad news for budget hunters
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Fan Edition Inflation Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE is rumored to hit shelves September 1 with fresh colors and a flagship design, but expect steep price hikes across all storage tiers.

Google Photos fixes a stupidly annoying step for AI edits
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Shoot. Edit. Share. Google Photos now lets you snap pictures directly inside its AI creation tools, saving you the hassle of app-switching and gallery search just to make a quick edit.

Your older Galaxy phone just lost another piece of Samsung support
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Find no more Samsung is dropping update support for the Samsung Find app on devices running One UI 2.0 or older, locking legacy Galaxy phones out of future fixes and feature upgrades.

Google Play services update brings seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Hidden improvements Google's latest Play services and Play Store updates quietly improve Wallet, Wear OS, Play Games, and app discovery.

OnePlus 16 looks ready to impress, but its biggest problem isn't the hardware
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Built to be missed The OnePlus 16 could bring massive flagship upgrades, but its biggest hurdle may be that most global buyers won't be able to buy it officially.

Samsung's next tri-fold could finally be a phone you can actually buy
By Jay Bonggolto Published
TriFold's Second Chance Samsung's rumored 2027 TriFold could finally go mainstream, with wider availability and a flagship strategy that puts accessibility ahead of flashy concepts.
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