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

The Fairphone 6 is getting Android 16 earlier than expected
By Jay Bonggolto published
Jumping the line Fairphone is rolling out Android 16 to the Fairphone 6 today, bringing smarter notifications, stronger scam protections, and handy upgrades.

You can now buy the Nothing Headphone (a) and its massive five-day battery
By Jay Bonggolto published
Now available Nothing’s $199 Headphone (a) is now on sale with bold colors, adaptive ANC, hi-res audio, and a massive 135-hour battery claim.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals the clever camera tech Unpacked skipped
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hidden upgrades A teardown shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra packs smarter hardware upgrades, including a brighter zoom camera, larger cooling system, and improved S Pen protection.

I’ve spent years forgetting to turn off my phone's focus modes, but One UI 8.5 finally fixes that
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more mental clutter One UI 8.5 finally lets you set expiration dates on Samsung routines, so temporary automations actually know when to quit.

Motorola Razr 2026 leak shows the same old design with some heavy-duty internals
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same look A new Motorola Razr 2026 leak shows a familiar design but hints at big upgrades like up to 18GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a new telephoto camera.

Samsung already nuked the only cool thing about the Galaxy S26’s AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blame the rebrand Samsung’s first Galaxy S26 update removed the “Hey Plex” wake word for Perplexity AI, but it’s only temporary.

I kept deleting chats by accident, and Google Messages just fixed it
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more instant regret Google Messages is rolling out a Trash folder that keeps deleted chats for 30 days, giving users a simple way to recover conversations.

Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US
By Jay Bonggolto published
Global expansion Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, Canada, and New Zealand, with support for over 50 languages.

One UI 8.5 beta could land soon on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
By Jay Bonggolto published
Next in line Samsung is said to be gearing up a One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, with internal builds already spotted and a mid-March rollout expected.

Samsung might let Galaxy users create apps with prompts, and I’m all for this direction
By Jay Bonggolto published
Vibe coding Samsung is exploring AI-powered “vibe coding” for Galaxy phones, a concept that could let users create custom apps or features with simple prompts.

Forget charging for a week: Nothing's new headphones last that long
By Jay Bonggolto published
Unmatched endurance Nothing’s new Headphone (a) promises up to 135 hours of battery life, physical controls, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res audio.

Apple’s cheapest laptop in years is finally here to challenge Chromebooks
By Jay Bonggolto published
Apple’s Chromebook killer Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo runs on an iPhone chip, cuts some corners, and is finally giving Chromebooks a real fight for your cash.

YouTube’s latest bug leaves some viewers stuck with ads they can’t dismiss
By Jay Bonggolto published
🙄🙄🙄 YouTube's app is glitching hard, leaving ads stuck on your screen during videos with a "Dismiss" button that does absolutely nothing.

Android's March update is all about finding people, apps, and your missing bags
By Jay Bonggolto published
March Pixel Drop Google’s March Pixel Drop adds in-chat live location sharing, Play Store app previews, custom Calling Cards, kids’ games on Android Auto, and a smarter way to track lost luggage.

Google turns Pixel’s Now Playing into a standalone app — and it’s a big deal
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally! Google just moved Now Playing from the hidden corners of your settings to a shiny new Play Store app.

Google Photos for Android adds an overdue feature to cure your iPhone FOMO
By Jay Bonggolto published
a creative hub Google Photos on Android now turns your photos into clean, AI-cut stickers in seconds, making everyday chats more personal without leaving the app.

Qualcomm's Wi-Fi 8 chips are here, and they actually fix the stuff that annoys you
By Jay Bonggolto published
all-in-one connectivity chip Qualcomm’s Wi-Fi 8 upgrade brings 11.6Gbps speeds, smarter AI-powered routers, and stronger multi-device connections, built to handle the growing strain of generative AI.

Nothing confirms Headphone (a) launch with bold yellow design and lower price
By Jay Bonggolto published
Bold New Look Nothing’s Headphone (a) lands March 5 with a bold yellow design and big battery focus, making it an easy entry into the brand’s ecosystem without sacrificing style or value.

Your Galaxy S26 has a hidden 24MP camera mode — here’s how to turn it on
By Jay Bonggolto published
Goldilocks resolution Samsung hid the Galaxy S26's best new camera feature behind a separate app download, which is annoying but worth finding.

This Android phone brand might be pushing silicon-carbon tech to 12,000mAh
By Jay Bonggolto published
battery beast Vivo is purportedly testing a massive 10,000mAh battery phone, hinting at a future of multi-day usage where power anxiety finally fades.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 hands the Galaxy S26 the AI upgrade we've been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Performance jump The Galaxy S26 Ultra's custom Snapdragon chip delivers massive speed boosts and truly autonomous, on-device AI that thinks ahead while keeping your data locked down.

Google just doubled its AI reasoning power with the surprise launch of Gemini 3.1 Pro
By Jay Bonggolto published
Logic over loudness Gemini 3.1 Pro boosts reasoning and agent-style AI, aiming to solve complex tasks, cut prompt babysitting, and turn Gemini from a chatbot into a real productivity engine.

Gemini’s music generator is here, and I think this is where everyday AI gets interesting
By Jay Bonggolto published
Multimedia magic Gemini now turns prompts or photos into 30-second AI songs with lyrics, giving anyone an easy, share-ready way to create custom music in seconds.
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