
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

Galaxy S26 Ultra leak points to a sweet camera upgrade for your close-up shots
By Jay Bonggolto published
Zoom in! The Galaxy S26 Ultra might see some zoomed-in camera gains and a slicker look.

Pixel phones are having a fit with their lock screens thanks to Android 16
By Jay Bonggolto published
lock screen blues Looks like Android 16 is giving some Pixel owners a bit of a headache.

Google Messages is about to get a whole lot more animated with this Material 3 Expressive tweak
By Jay Bonggolto published
Your profile's new vibe Google Messages might be getting a fresh splash of Material 3 Expressive flair in even more places.

Someone accidentally tried drowning the OnePlus 13, and it didn't flinch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tougher than we thought The OnePlus 13’s waterproofing apparently isn’t just good, it’s next-level.

One UI 8 beta makes ditching background noise from your audio and video way easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
cleaner audio Samsung’s AI Audio Eraser is now quicker and plays nice with more apps in One UI 8.

Pixel Buds 2a colors might not look anything like the ones we’ve seen before
By Jay Bonggolto published
New Pixel pals Pixel Buds 2a’s colors have been leaked, and we may also see a surprise shade for the Pixel Buds Pro 2.

This must-install update for the Pixel 6a aims to tackle overheating issues
By Jay Bonggolto published
Heat check Google is about to cap your Pixel 6a battery life in order to stop your phone from turning into a toaster.

Google Home makes it even easier to share your smart home devices with others
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more guesswork Google now makes it a breeze to share your smart home devices with family and friends.

The Nothing Headphone 1 wants to make noise in more ways than one
By Jay Bonggolto published
Big sound, comfy fit Nothing has just dropped its first over-ear headphones, and they’re as flashy as they sound.

Android 16 can tip you off if someone is snooping on you using 'stingray' devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more sneaky stingrays Android 16 is stepping up security by spotting fake cell towers and blocking sneaky spying attempts.

Japan just axed the Google Pixel 7, and the 8 and 9 might be next on the chopping block
By Jay Bonggolto published
tip of the iceberg Google got slapped with a sales ban on the Pixel 7 in Japan—and now the whole lineup could be in trouble.

Xiaomi’s new AI glasses are already giving Ray-Ban Metas a serious beatdown
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget Ray-Ban Metas Xiaomi is crashing the smart glasses scene with an AI pair that outlasts the Ray-Ban Meta.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 price leak is a plot twist nobody saw coming
By Jay Bonggolto published
no nasty sticker shock The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might go easier on your wallet, but it’s the Flip 7's rumored price that might turn heads.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is strutting its stuff in three colors in a fresh leak
By Jay Bonggolto published
playing mix-and-match Check out these leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in three colorways.

Google might soon make it easier to sync notifications across your Android devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more juggling act Google is gearing up to launch a true “Handoff” feature on Android.

Solos unveils two smart glasses that might actually be worth wearing
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI on your face Solos finally makes smart eyewear feel like something you’d actually want to use daily.

Google Messages might soon nudge you to rope your friends into the RCS club
By Jay Bonggolto published
Friendly nudges Google Messages is testing a nudge that'll let you remind your friends to flip on RCS if they haven’t already.

Google Earth takes you on a nostalgic spin around the globe as it turns 20
By Jay Bonggolto published
time travel Google Earth just turned 20 years old and to celebrate, it's rolling out some cool updates.

Pixel 10 Pro Fold's durability rating might give you more peace of mind
By Jay Bonggolto published
a tougher foldable Pixel 10 Pro Fold might flex harder than every other foldable when it comes to durability.

One UI 8 is making HDR screenshots look extra punchy in new test
By Jay Bonggolto published
HDR flair Samsung’s latest closed beta is testing out HDR screenshot support for One UI 8.

Chromebook Plus laptops are pulling out some AI big guns to outsmart Windows Copilot
By Jay Bonggolto published
Move over, Copilot? Google is giving Chromebook Plus a major glow-up with smarter AI built right in.

This rumored Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera change might just make your selfies look better than before
By Jay Bonggolto published
crisp self-portraits The Galaxy Z Fold 7 might go all-in on punch-holes for both screens.

Gemini's new trick on Android saves you from guessing or Googling lyrics
By Jay Bonggolto published
Shazam who? Gemini on Android can now finally name that tune with Song Search.
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