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

Google might be preparing a much-needed redesign for the Android Auto media player
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Shuffle without the struggle Google could finally shrink Android Auto's giant album art in the media card so you can shuffle and like songs without menu-diving.

Want Samsung Health cloud sync? You may have to agree to AI training first
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Health data dilemma Samsung is holding your health backups hostage, forcing you to feed your private medical data to its AI or lose cloud syncing entirely.

Gemini is officially rolling out to Google Chrome users in the UK
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Chrome's smarter sidekick Google is bringing Gemini in Chrome to more users in the UK, turning the browser into a smarter AI assistant that can summarize, compare, and handle tasks without leaving the page.

You can now spot AI-generated Google ads, if you know where to look
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AI Labels Are Here Google is adding AI labels to ads across Search, YouTube, and Discover, but while it's a win for transparency, third-party AI disclosures still rely on advertisers playing fair.

Pixel 11 Pro Fold FCC filing hints at Google's biggest modem upgrade yet
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The modem plot twist Google could finally ditch Samsung's terrible modems for a MediaTek upgrade in the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, giving us the reliable signal and all-day battery life we actually deserve.

Samsung may be ready to end the long wait for the Galaxy SmartTag 3
By Jay Bonggolto Published
SmartTag's second chance Samsung's SmartTag 3 is rumored to drop this September alongside the S26 FE, and it better fix that aging network if it wants to compete.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro could be Xiaomi's biggest flagship upgrade in years
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Flagship done right? The Xiaomi 18 Pro could pair a huge 7,000mAh battery, dual 200MP cameras, and Qualcomm's next flagship chip.

This upcoming Android phone just raised the bar for free battery replacements
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Beyond bigger batteries The new Redmi Note 17 Pro rocks a monster 9,000mAh battery and a wild five-year replacement guarantee.

Samsung just confirmed the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is getting a massive silicon upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto Published
No Exynos, no surprises Samsung is packing the wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip.

Pixel 11 leak reveals double the storage and a price hike you won't like
By Jay Bonggolto Published
More storage more money Pixel 11 could double its base storage to 256GB, but leaked prices suggest you'll pay more for the upgrade.

Solos’ new smart glasses come with a literal plastic shield to block the camera
By Jay Bonggolto Published
AI glasses rethink privacy Solos' new AI glasses focus on comfort and privacy, pairing a camera-free AirGo A6 with a clip-on privacy shield, while the feature-packed AirGo V2 launches globally starting at $299.

The Nothing Phone 4b is a flashy budget phone with flagship software promises
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Budget phone playing flagship Nothing's Phone 4b packs premium software, long-term support, and a bigger battery, but its hardware doesn't do much to stand out in an increasingly competitive midrange market.

Google Maps is about to start ordering your takeout for you
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Food ordering reimagined Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you, potentially replacing delivery apps.

Samsung might bring Privacy Display to every Galaxy S27 model
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Privacy for every Galaxy Samsung may bring its built-in Privacy Display to every Galaxy S27 model, giving more users a smarter way to keep sensitive information hidden without sacrificing screen quality.

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses leak reveals how the whole Galaxy ecosystem comes together
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Ecosystem flex Samsung's Galaxy Glasses leak reveals touch controls, a feature-packed companion app, and tight integration with Galaxy devices.

T-Mobile caps off a month of freebies with a $60 jersey nobody asked for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Paid perks T-Mobile's latest Member Month perk is a $60 Umbro jersey, but paying to wear your carrier's logo doesn't exactly feel like a reward.

Meta paywalls an offline smart glasses feature you’ve already paid for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The paywall Meta is capping a key smart glasses feature at three free hours a month, charging $20 for more.

Google thinks you’re too lazy to read your own notes, launches AI video summaries instead
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.

Motorola gives its earbuds a luxury twist, but the Moto Tag 2 might be the bigger upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Smarter ecosystem expansion Motorola gives its audio lineup a luxury makeover while quietly upgrading its Android tracker.

This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak could be the upgrade we've been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Blindingly bright Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could bring a 5,000-nit display, a bigger 800mAh battery, and tougher IP69K durability.

YouTube Shorts just borrowed more of TikTok's best tricks
By Jay Bonggolto Published
TIkTok-style YouTube Shorts is getting faster, cleaner, and smarter with 2x playback, Clear screen mode, and better recommendation controls.

Netflix wants everyone in your house to have their own email login now
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The convenience pitch Netflix is testing profile-specific email logins that make account access easier, but the move also raises fresh concerns that the company is tightening its grip on shared accounts.

OnePlus N6 leak shows generous box contents as launch draws near
By Jay Bonggolto Published
A complete unboxing experience The OnePlus N6 could buck the trend by shipping with a charger and case in the box, proving budget phones can still deliver real value.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak reveals colors and storage for three upcoming foldables
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Expanded color palettes A new leak suggests Samsung's 2026 foldables will offer more colors and up to 1TB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals thinner bezels and a boxier new look
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Officially dead? Samsung may be skipping the Galaxy Watch 9 Classic in favor of a redesigned Ultra 2, bringing fresh looks, cleaner software, and more lineup confusion.
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