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 Photos wants to fix your face in one tap, but I’m not sure people want the help
By Jay Bonggolto published
One-stop editing Google Photos’ new AI touch-ups make quick, natural-looking selfie fixes effortless, but they quietly push us toward more polished, less real photos.

Fitbit Air leak points to a May launch and plenty of color options
By Jay Bonggolto published
Watch out Whoop! Google’s Fitbit Air is reportedly taking a direct swing at Whoop, ditching the screen and annoying subscriptions for a stylish, $99 tracker.

Google’s next smart glasses bet brings Gucci into the mix
By Jay Bonggolto published
Luxury meets logic Google and Gucci are teaming up on Android XR smart glasses, aiming to finally make wearable tech stylish, useful, and ready for everyday use.

Samsung’s new kids tablet adds $100 for parental controls and a bouncy case
By Jay Bonggolto published
$100 parenting tax Samsung’s $350 Tab A11+ Kids Edition offers seven years of updates, but you’re definitely paying a $100 premium for a rugged bumper and some stickers.

Google may bring glowing notifications to Pixels and its next laptop
By Jay Bonggolto published
Style over substance? Google’s apparently bringing back the light bar with Pixel Glow, a flashy AI notification trick for the upcoming Pixel 11 and a brand-new Pixel laptop.

Your Android phone could soon get a better way to sniff out spoofed calls
By Jay Bonggolto published
Targeting spoofed calls Google might bake smarter scam call detection into Android, using verified caller data and DNO checks to flag spoofed numbers before you answer.

The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is nearly unbreakable, except for one design flaw
By Jay Bonggolto published
The SIM tool trap The Nothing Phone 4a Pro nails durability with its metal build, but small flaws like an exposed mic mesh keep it from being fully worry-free.

Stuck on a sketchy site? Google is finally putting a stop to it
By Jay Bonggolto published
A win for user sanity Google's finally punishing sites that trap you with fake back buttons, so your browsing's about to get way less annoying.

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.
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