
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

Wear OS is ditching its old look for a flashy Material 3 Expressive makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
total facelift Later this year, Material 3 Expressive is dropping dynamic themes on Wear OS.

Google introduces new AI tools to help creatives direct like a pro
By Jay Bonggolto published
for creatives Google's Veo 3 and Imagen 4 are its latest AI tools for crafting videos and images.

Motorola's 2025 Razr rollout hits a weird pause for certain carriers
By Jay Bonggolto published
taking its sweet time The Razr 2025 won’t be landing on Verizon shelves until next week.

Nothing is talking big for its debut over-ear headphones, landing this summer
By Jay Bonggolto published
time to DIY Nothing plans to drop over-ear headphones that look expensive and won't empty your bank account.

Xiaomi is pulling back the curtain on its very own smartphone chip
By Jay Bonggolto published
silicon wars heating up Xiaomi is about to launch its own smartphone chip later this month.

YouTube is making playlist listening a bit more democratic
By Jay Bonggolto published
'love it' button YouTube is starting to roll out a new feature that lets you vote on songs in playlists.

Chromebooks will soon let users read audio captions in braille on a connected display
By Jay Bonggolto published
audio captions you can feel Braille display users will soon get audio captions straight to their fingers on Chromebooks.

Max is ditching the rebrand and going back to HBO Max
By Jay Bonggolto published
pulling a 180 Max is officially hitting the undo button on that name change.

Samsung quietly unveils a limited-edition Galaxy Ring in two-tone Titanium Black
By Jay Bonggolto published
Snag the Galaxy Ring for 20% off when you bundle it with the Galaxy S25 Edge.

Google is testing a feature that turns the Search app into a forum-like thread
By Jay Bonggolto published
Reddit mode? The Google Search app might start feeling like a chatty thread.

Google unveils the most massive Android redesign ever
By Jay Bonggolto published
wildest glow-up yet Google finally showed off the new look it's calling Material 3 Expressive for Android.

Honor's next foldable phone could arrive with a beastly battery upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
power for days Honor is about to drop a new foldable with a battery that won't quit.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak shows it’s slimmer and wider than ever
By Jay Bonggolto published
Seriously thin A new Galaxy Z Fold 7 leak teases a sleeker frame, wider screen, and bezels on a diet.

Samsung could get you a secret vault for your photos in One UI 8
By Jay Bonggolto published
no peeking allowed A leaked One UI 8 screenshot hints that Samsung is cooking up a hidden album feature in the Gallery app.

The Galaxy S25 FE might pack a pleasant hardware twist
By Jay Bonggolto published
Unexpected twist If luck is on our side, the Galaxy S25 FE might just snag a more powerful chip.

Microsoft taps ex-Meta marketing boss to boost Copilot AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
Big tech switch-up A former Meta and Time Warner executive has snagged the role of global creative director for Microsoft AI.

Samsung cranks up Galaxy S25 production with tariff clouds on the horizon
By Jay Bonggolto published
hitting the gas Samsung is racing to pump out S25s before Trump’s tariffs kick in.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might be gunning for the crown as the world’s thinnest foldable
By Jay Bonggolto published
razor-thin The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to be the world's skinniest foldable at just 8.9mm when folded.

Google just gave the Pixel Watch app a fresh light theme makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
hello, light mode Pixel Watch app gets a bright makeover with a new light theme.

Instagram is trying out password-locked Reels, and The Weeknd is first to test it
By Jay Bonggolto published
Secret Reels club Instagram is testing a new feature — lock your Reels with a secret password.

Samsung's 'Tap to Transfer' is finally landing on US Galaxy phones this month
By Jay Bonggolto published
tap to send Samsung Wallet is rolling out a feature that's about to make splitting your bill way less awkward.

Samsung might drop the One UI 8 Beta way earlier than we think
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung’s not wasting time Samsung might surprise us and drop a One UI 8 Beta earlier than usual.

The Galaxy S26 might rock the Exynos 2600 chip, but only in this region
By Jay Bonggolto published
Déjà vu Galaxy S26 in Europe might go all-in on Exynos 2600.
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