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

One UI 8.5 beta 3 lands on Galaxy S25 with bug fixes and January security patch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Bug-squashing update Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta 3 is a big stability-focused update that fixes bugs, improves battery life, adds the January 2026 security patch.

Leaked specs reveal Motorola Signature as a premium phone with unmatched long-term updates
By Jay Bonggolto published
Future-proof promise Motorola Signature looks like a real flagship move, blending a slim premium design, smart flagship specs, and seven years of updates.

Clicks builds a BlackBerry-esque phone to fight smartphone distraction
By Jay Bonggolto published
Distraction-free phone The Clicks Communicator is a modern, keyboard-first phone designed for focused communication, while the Power Keyboard is a 3-in-1 wireless charger, stand, and multi-device keyboard.

Xreal 1S brings 1200p visuals and a lower price to the best AR glasses
By Jay Bonggolto published
More power for less cash Xreal just reset the bar with the $449 1S, packing sharper 1200p visuals and instant 3D into a headset that finally makes AR a no-brainer.

At CES 2026, Govee rethinks what smart lighting should actually do
By Jay Bonggolto published
Redefining smart lighting Govee's new AI-powered lights adapt to your life, featuring a 10,000K color range, conversational controls, and automatic daytime tuning.

Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals how its screen will hide itself from snoops
By Jay Bonggolto published
Anti-peep Samsung's new 'Privacy Display' is the feature you actually need.

Motorola teases a World Cup edition Razr ahead of its January reveal
By Jay Bonggolto published
A FIFA twist Motorola kicks off the year with a World Cup Edition Razr on Jan 6, giving the familiar foldable a fresh FIFA makeover.

OnePlus 16 could fix the camera problem fans have been complaining about for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Long-awaited camera leap The OnePlus 16 may finally solve the brand's long-standing camera shortcoming by featuring a 200MP main sensor.

A major Wear OS 6 bug is ruining custom watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy Watches
By Jay Bonggolto published
Visual mess Wear OS 6 is messing up third-party watch faces on Pixel and Galaxy watches with a ghosting glitch.

Galaxy A17 5G and Tab A11 Plus show how far Samsung’s budget lineup has come
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung’s latest budget devices borrow more than expected from its premium playbook.

Verizon just made YouTube TV cheaper — but only if you’re on the right plan
By Jay Bonggolto published
Score big savings Verizon customers can now snag YouTube TV for just $63 a month, saving a solid $120 total if you're a new subscriber ready to bundle.

OnePlus' $400 tablet arrives in the US with a solid launch deal
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's here! Get the OnePlus Pad Go 2 with a free accessory in this limited US launch offer.
The Galaxy S26 may finally get satellite voice calls, and it's about time
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget emergency texts Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could bring real satellite voice calling, not just SOS texts, powered by a new modem.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 price is reportedly stuck in limbo thanks to rising memory costs
By Jay Bonggolto published
Pricing dilemma Samsung's Galaxy S26 is almost certainly getting more expensive due to soaring memory and component costs, leaving the company in a tough pricing bind.

Google surprises Pixel 8 owners with a major camera upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Stop taking bad panoramas Google just upgraded your Pixel 8 with its latest, smarter panorama mode, finally bringing the Pixel 9's camera trick down to the older flagship.

These budget Android phone duo have big batteries and work without a signal
By Jay Bonggolto published
Unrivaled durability The Redmi Note 15 Pro series boasts flagship-level toughness, massive batteries, and a game-changing offline calling feature.
New Galaxy S26 leak suggests the Plus model is actually massive
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more boring upgrades? A new Galaxy S26 leak hints at a bigger S26 Plus, real Qi2 magnets, and telephoto camera upgrades for the non-Ultra models.

Xreal and Viture enter a patent battle in Europe, marking a milestone in XR
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Wider European fallout The first major smart glasses patent dispute is playing out in German courts, pitting Xreal against Viture in a landmark case.

Samsung's next Galaxy Z Fold might finally get the cameras it deserves
By Jay Bonggolto published
Much-needed upgrades Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 rumor points to major camera upgrades, finally bringing its foldable photo quality up to flagship standards.

Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 quietly upgrades Pixel phones where it counts
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's here! Google's latest Android 16 beta adds a dimmable flashlight, lets you hide the At a Glance widget, and makes navigation buttons customizable.

Android 16 Beta lets Pixel users finally ditch the 'At a Glance' widget from their home screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
Take back your homescreen Google's latest Android beta finally lets you turn off the Pixel's stubborn At a Glance widget, a major win for home screen control.

Your Oura Year in Review is here, and the global stats are wild
By Jay Bonggolto published
Oura’s 2025 review Oura’s 2025 data shows who sleeps best, walks the most, stresses the hardest, and keeps the youngest hearts.

Meta reportedly scraps Horizon OS partners to focus on the Quest
By Jay Bonggolto published
Strategic pause Meta is said to have paused its Horizon OS partner program, leaving Android XR a clear shot as the open platform.
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