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

High demand leads Google to cap Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro usage
By Jay Bonggolto published
Free ride is over Google has reduced free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro presumably due to overwhelming demand.

OnePlus 15R could outlast nearly every Android phone with a massive battery upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Flagship killer battery A new revelation from OnePlus hints at battery life for the OnePlus 15R that could embarrass the Android competition.

Insane Gemini 3 Pro demand forces Google to cap access
By Jay Bonggolto published
Free ride is over Google has reduced free access to Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro presumably due to overwhelming demand.

Google Maps finally gets a power-saving glow-up, and your Pixel 10 is first in line
By Jay Bonggolto published
Monochrome for the win Google Maps' new battery saver is smart, but it's not for every Android phone at the moment.

One UI 8.5 code reveals Samsung's plan to rebrand its fast charging tech
By Jay Bonggolto published
The drought is over Looks like the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s charging boost is getting a new name to go with it.

Plex just killed a beloved feature for remote users
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more free pass Remote streaming your Plex library to a Roku TV is no longer free.

YouTube Music 2025 Recap has a new AI that'll actually talk to you about your taste
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ask your stats anything YouTube Music launches 2025 Recap with interactive AI insights.

Inside Google's Aluminium OS: What the future holds for Android on desktops
By Jay Bonggolto published
ChromeOS killer? Google’s mysterious Aluminium OS might be inching closer to becoming Android for PCs.

YouTube TV’s new Live Guide wants to look cleaner, but one change may annoy mobile users
By Jay Bonggolto published
A step backward YouTube TV's new Live tab on mobile comes with a clunky preview UI that makes browsing channels a chore.

Galaxy S26 could mark Bixby’s comeback — with Perplexity doing the heavy lifting
By Jay Bonggolto published
best of both worlds Samsung is reportedly overhauling Bixby by tapping into Perplexity AI, starting with the Galaxy S26.

OnePlus 15 picks up its first big update, and it’s packed with quality-of-life upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto published
Massive first patch OnePlus 15 unleashes new home screen tricks and smarter networking in first update.

Gemini continues pushing out Google Assistant in a steady rebrand effort
By Jay Bonggolto published
Assistant is out Google is pushing Gemini in more places, wiping the old Assistant branding right out of the Android UI.

Google Photos may soon reverse one of its most annoying changes
By Jay Bonggolto published
Perspective returns Google Photos might restore a fan-favorite editing tool that was too good to stay dead.

OnePlus confirms US launch for 15R, unveils first stylus for budget tablet line
By Jay Bonggolto published
Value flagship OnePlus has confirmed a December 17, 2025, launch date for the 15R in North America, alongside a new budget tablet.

Google Phone app may soon make your urgent calls hard to ignore
By Jay Bonggolto published
DND bypass The Google Phone app might soon give your urgent calls a way to cut through so your friends can’t ignore them.

Your Android phone is getting a new AI detector for photos
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI image detective Google is rolling out a new feature for its Gemini app, and it’s taking direct aim at the chaos of AI-generated misinformation.

Samsung's massive Wear OS 6 update lands on the Galaxy Watch 6 series
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally! The rollout for the One UI 8 Watch update has officially begun for Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic models in Korea.

YouTube revives in-app direct messaging in surprise test
By Jay Bonggolto published
DM feature is back YouTube is once again testing a built-in direct messaging feature.

Galaxy Buds 4 Pro case might add a crucial button the last model was missing
By Jay Bonggolto published
'Find your phone' Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 4 Pro case might get a new button that can ping your phone.

YouTube TV's ESPN Unlimited win has one major catch for baseball fans
By Jay Bonggolto published
win with a big catch YouTube TV’s Disney deal lands ESPN Unlimited, but baseball fans get the worst news.

Behind Cloudflare's outage: A hidden bug causes chaos across major platforms
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
the internet is broken A massive, global outage took down a huge swath of the internet due to issues with Cloudflare's services.

Google Calendar's new task feature is the productivity upgrade you actually need
By Jay Bonggolto published
Stop missing deadlines Google Calendar’s new task time-bocking helps you actually get things done.

Galaxy S26 leak reveals slimmer, lighter flagships that one-up Apple’s new iPhones
By Jay Bonggolto published
The weight war The Galaxy S26 spec sheet has surfaced, and it’s all about grams and millimeters.
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