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

Android’s next update is finally addressing your phone’s biggest battery hogs
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more drain Google will literally show you which apps are killing your battery.

OnePlus reportedly eyes a 240Hz display, while fans demand better cameras
By Jay Bonggolto published
A gimmick nobody wants The next OnePlus flagship could hit a 240Hz screen refresh rate.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leak points to a polarizing design pivot
By Jay Bonggolto published
Design trade-off Galaxy S26 Ultra’s rumored bigger selfie camera could capture more in every shot.

Samsung expands One UI 8 Watch beta to Galaxy Watch 5 series
By Jay Bonggolto published
Slow progress One UI 8 Watch beta expands to Galaxy Watch 5 as Watch 6 hits fifth patch.

Google's upcoming review search feature might soon help you save time on the Play Store
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more sifting Google’s been spotted working on adding a review search bar to the Play Store.

Final farewell: Google’s first Pixel Watch receives its last minor update
By Jay Bonggolto published
Upgrade time! Google’s original Pixel Watch has just received its final official hug.

You might soon message non-WhatsApp users — here’s how Meta plans to pull it off
By Jay Bonggolto published
One inbox for all WhatsApp is opening the door to chatting beyond its walls, with a few strings attached.

Google’s Gemini could power the next-gen Siri in $1 billion Apple deal
By Jay Bonggolto published
Siri's billion-dollar fix Apple is reportedly gearing up to overhaul Siri with help from Google's Gemini AI.

You can now send Starbucks and Disney gift cards straight from Google Play
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gift cards go green Google Play expands beyond apps with all-new digital gift card shop.

Google flags new wave of online scams fueled by AI fakes and holiday hustles
By Jay Bonggolto published
Evolving threats New Google advisory details AI impersonation and fraud recovery traps.

Google Maps and Polestar fix the worst part of highway driving
By Jay Bonggolto published
Real-time lane intelligence Polestar 4 becomes the first car to get Google Maps’ real-time lane guidance.

World’s lightest AI glasses? Lenovo’s V1 blends ultra-light design with live translation
By Jay Bonggolto published
Featherweight design Lenovo has launched its AI Glasses V1, a new pair of smart specs that are making a serious play for the lightest-weight title.

Google shelves Gemma AI after it spat out a bogus claim about a senator
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI gone rogue? Google has sidelined Gemma from AI Studio after the model invented a smear against Senator Marsha Blackburn.

Google Photos could get an ‘Ask’ button to make finding memories effortless
By Jay Bonggolto published
Instant AI access Google Photos is apparently dropping a dedicated 'Ask Photos' button right where you view an image.

Play Store’s new AI summaries could help you spot the best apps faster
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ditch the scroll Google Play Store wants to cut through review clutter with AI-powered summaries.

Android's upcoming feature could make the always-on display actually useful
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smarter idle screens Android’s always-on display could become a mini-home screen in the near future.

Motorola is ready to unleash its Galaxy S25 Edge and iPhone Air competitor worldwide
By Jay Bonggolto published
Thinness without compromise Motorola Edge 70 takes aim at iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge with a razor-thin design and impressive power.

Meta Horizon OS gets top-level firepower to combat Android XR
By Jay Bonggolto published
slicing the Metaverse Meta splits the Metaverse in two and puts a new boss in charge.

Samsung may have locked in the Galaxy S26 launch date
By Jay Bonggolto published
Mark your calendars (maybe) Samsung is reportedly prepping to unveil the Galaxy S26 series on February 25 in San Francisco.

Your next Android phone could get unmatched speed, but it comes at a price
By Jay Bonggolto published
Power comes at a price Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 promises a major power and efficiency leap for Android phones.

Google Maps is testing a battery-saving mode you've always needed
By Jay Bonggolto published
App-level power mode Google Maps is working on a new power saving mode.

Amazon’s new Echo Dot Max and Studio redefine smart speakers with advanced AI and better sound
By Jay Bonggolto published
The wait is over Amazon’s jumbo Echo Dot Max and powerhouse Echo Studio are now shipping.

Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 shine as Samsung posts its strongest quarter in years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung's Q3 win Samsung’s Q3 2025 profit surge is backed by both super-charged chip results and strong mobile/foldable performance.
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