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

Tired of repeating AI prompts? Chrome’s new feature handles it for you
By Jay Bonggolto published
One-click automation Chrome’s new Skills turn repetitive AI prompts into one-click tools, making Gemini way more useful.

Google Meet lands on Android Auto, but there’s a catch
By Jay Bonggolto published
commute-to-conference Google Meet is rolling out on Android Auto with audio-only calls and basic controls, but it feels limited and rushed, especially with missing work features.

WhatsApp Web themes might soon come to save us from boring gray bubbles
By Jay Bonggolto published
Visual overhaul WhatsApp Web is apparently testing 49 chat themes for more personalization, a massive jump from the current two-tone prison of light or dark mode.

The wide foldable is finally here, and it didn’t come from Samsung
By Jay Bonggolto published
Wide is the new tall Huawei beats rivals with a wider foldable, but unclear pricing, limited availability, and missing Google services could still hold it back.

Your Amazon Luna library is about to get a lot more restricted
By Jay Bonggolto published
Subscription purge Amazon Luna is dropping purchases and third-party access, giving users until June 10, 2026 to play or save their data.

The latest Galaxy Z Flip 8 leak is a boring win for your pockets
By Jay Bonggolto published
No visual overhaul The new Galaxy Z Flip 8 might basically be the same phone as its predecessor, just half a millimeter thinner when folded.

Samsung's new A-series phones cost $50 more – but there's a way to get them for cheap
By Jay Bonggolto published
Price hike is real Samsung’s Galaxy A37 and A57 hit the US with higher prices, but Amazon’s $50 gift card is what really makes them worth a look.

The latest Pixel update tackles Android 16's early stability woes
By Jay Bonggolto published
stability fixes Google’s April Pixel update fixes app crashes, missing features, and gaming issues, making Android 16 more stable.

Netflix ordered to pay back millions of subscribers in landmark ruling
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Backfire Netflix lost an Italian court case, so some users get €500 back — but don't expect the same luck elsewhere.

I’ve been waiting years for Google Photos to get this one basic feature — and it's finally here
By Jay Bonggolto published
long-awaited catch-up Google Photos finally adds video speed controls on Android, letting you watch clips at 0.5x to 2x.

The Isai Blue Pixel 10a is a stunning anniversary gift you can’t have
By Jay Bonggolto published
The FOMO factor Google’s Pixel 10a gets a stylish Isai Blue makeover with art-driven features and extras, but it’s locked to Japan.

Pixel update restores a key feature to the Now Playing app
By Jay Bonggolto published
it's back Google finally stopped messing with Now Playing and brought back the manual search button to the Pixel lock screen.

Google AI Pro just got a massive storage upgrade for free
By Jay Bonggolto published
Massive storage bump Google boosts AI Pro to 5TB for the same $20/month, making it a solid deal for AI users.

AT&T’s new OneConnect bundle is a great deal you probably can’t have
By Jay Bonggolto published
One bill for both AT&T’s OneConnect bundles mobile and fiber into one simple bill with great family pricing, but cuts perks and skips existing customers.

Google finally fixed Gemini for Home so you can stop yelling at your ceiling
By Jay Bonggolto published
Speak normally Google's massive Gemini for Home update finally lets you ditch robotic commands and use natural speech to control your lighting and appliances.

Smart glasses for the rest of us: Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses get the prescription treatment
By Jay Bonggolto published
Optical-first design Meta’s new $499 AI glasses finally support prescriptions, making them practical for daily wear.

Pixel 11 Pro renders show off a missing sensor you might actually like
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blackout camera bar Pixel 11 Pro leaked renders show a cleaner design, but Google may be ditching its unique temperature sensor.

Xiaomi refreshes its streaming dongle with Google TV, but skips 4K again
By Jay Bonggolto published
The comeback This faster Google TV stick makes old HD TVs smart again, but 1GB RAM and microUSB in 2026? Come on.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 firmware leak signals launch is right around the corner
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same shell new brains The Galaxy Watch 9 could be nearly here with a new chip and same design, but while it promises better efficiency, the unchanged battery means daily charging likely isn’t going anywhere.

Feeling carsick? Samsung thinks your earbuds can help
By Jay Bonggolto published
The 100Hz hack Samsung’s Hearapy app wants to replace your motion sickness pills with pure bass.

Netflix's latest price hike is here, and I’m struggling to find the value in a $27 4K plan
By Jay Bonggolto published
Another hike Netflix just raised prices again across all plans, and while it’s spending big on content and new features, you’re basically paying more for the same experience.

Android 17 Beta 3 finally brings the desktop multitasking we’ve been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Multitasking is finally real Android 17 Beta 3 finally delivers floating windows for any app, splits your Wi-Fi and mobile toggles, and hits platform stability.

WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Playing catch-up WhatsApp finally fixes key annoyances with multi-account support, better storage tools, and easy phone transfers.
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