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

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.

Fitbit Air’s newest update brings nothing new except invisible bug fixes
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Fixes Without Receipts Google's latest Fitbit Air update focuses on bug fixes and reliability, but its vague changelog leaves users guessing what's actually improved.

EU hits Google with another $1B fine as Search and Play Store face fresh antitrust crackdown
By Jay Bonggolto Published
DMA finally slaps back The EU just hit Google with a $1 billion fine, accusing it of favoring its own Search services and restricting Play Store developers.

Samsung finally fixes the Galaxy S26 Ultra's most annoying Privacy Display flaw
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Privacy finally done right One UI 9 Beta 4 finally fixes the Galaxy S26 Ultra's biggest Privacy Display annoyance, making PiP videos private without dimming or restricting the rest of the screen.

Samsung's new Galaxy devices double down on Snapdragon-powered AI
By Jay Bonggolto Published
One Chip to Rule Samsung and Qualcomm are going all-in, supercharging the new Galaxy foldables, watches, and smart glasses with next-gen Snapdragon chips.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 still skips the S Pen, and that's getting harder to ignore
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The Stylus Stays Folded Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 drops S Pen support, betting everything on AI-powered productivity.

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra aims for power while the Z Flip 8 doubles down on AI
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The Great Fold Divide Samsung is giving its foldables distinct identities: the Fold 8 Ultra targets power users, the Flip 8 leans into AI, but premium prices remain the biggest hurdle.

Halliday’s smart glasses want to fix your meetings before they go off the rails
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Eyes on the conversation Halliday G2 puts AI in your meetings with smart glasses that deliver live insights, though its always-listening mic may leave privacy-conscious users thinking twice.

Google's latest Android 17 beta fixes Bluetooth headaches and Gemini crashes
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Pixel polish over pizzazz Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is here, fixing Bluetooth, Gemini, and touch bugs on Pixels, though Pixel 6 users are officially reaching the end of the beta road.

AT&T could raise home internet prices for the people who can least afford it
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Loyalty comes with fees AT&T is reportedly hiking legacy Fiber and Internet Air bills by $5 again, leaving customers paying more.

Android Auto is finally getting the Google Maps feature drivers have wanted
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Android Auto gains speed Android Auto is finally getting a live, color-changing speedometer in Google Maps after years of waiting, but you'll have to sit tight while this long-overdue update slowly rolls out.

You can already buy the unreleased Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, provided you have $13,000
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Golden goal foldable Caviar's $13,130 Messi-themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra arrives before Samsung's July 22 reveal.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak reveals a brutal price hike for zero hardware upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Playing It Flip Safe Samsung’s leaked Galaxy Z Flip 8 is a lazy update that demands a steep price hike for a cheaper Exynos chip.
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