Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech 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 Maps is about to start ordering your takeout for you
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Food ordering reimagined Google Maps could soon let Gemini order food for you, potentially replacing delivery apps.

Samsung might bring Privacy Display to every Galaxy S27 model
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Privacy for every Galaxy Samsung may bring its built-in Privacy Display to every Galaxy S27 model, giving more users a smarter way to keep sensitive information hidden without sacrificing screen quality.

Samsung's Galaxy Glasses leak reveals how the whole Galaxy ecosystem comes together
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Ecosystem flex Samsung's Galaxy Glasses leak reveals touch controls, a feature-packed companion app, and tight integration with Galaxy devices.

T-Mobile caps off a month of freebies with a $60 jersey nobody asked for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Paid perks T-Mobile's latest Member Month perk is a $60 Umbro jersey, but paying to wear your carrier's logo doesn't exactly feel like a reward.

Meta paywalls an offline smart glasses feature you’ve already paid for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The paywall Meta is capping a key smart glasses feature at three free hours a month, charging $20 for more.

Google thinks you’re too lazy to read your own notes, launches AI video summaries instead
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Instant video summaries Google's upgraded NotebookLM uses its lightning-fast new AI to turn your massive, boring research docs into punchy 60-second video summaries.

Motorola gives its earbuds a luxury twist, but the Moto Tag 2 might be the bigger upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Smarter ecosystem expansion Motorola gives its audio lineup a luxury makeover while quietly upgrading its Android tracker.

This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak could be the upgrade we've been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Blindingly bright Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could bring a 5,000-nit display, a bigger 800mAh battery, and tougher IP69K durability.

YouTube Shorts just borrowed more of TikTok's best tricks
By Jay Bonggolto Published
TIkTok-style YouTube Shorts is getting faster, cleaner, and smarter with 2x playback, Clear screen mode, and better recommendation controls.

Netflix wants everyone in your house to have their own email login now
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The convenience pitch Netflix is testing profile-specific email logins that make account access easier, but the move also raises fresh concerns that the company is tightening its grip on shared accounts.

OnePlus N6 leak shows generous box contents as launch draws near
By Jay Bonggolto Published
A complete unboxing experience The OnePlus N6 could buck the trend by shipping with a charger and case in the box, proving budget phones can still deliver real value.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 leak reveals colors and storage for three upcoming foldables
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Expanded color palettes A new leak suggests Samsung's 2026 foldables will offer more colors and up to 1TB of storage.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak reveals thinner bezels and a boxier new look
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Officially dead? Samsung may be skipping the Galaxy Watch 9 Classic in favor of a redesigned Ultra 2, bringing fresh looks, cleaner software, and more lineup confusion.

Android 17 is off to a rough start with new Pixel touchscreen complaints
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Hold off on the update Android 17 is giving some Pixel phones serious touchscreen problems, and until Google rolls out a fix, users may want to hold off on updating.

Meta is taking over parts of Best Buy stores to make VR and smart glasses easier to try
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Fixing a retail problem Meta is bringing hands-on VR and AI glasses demos to 50 Best Buy stores, finally letting shoppers try before spending hundreds on unfamiliar tech.

Nothing’s Carl Pei says he's going to steal Apple’s customers “one bored iPhone user at a time”
By Jay Bonggolto Published
The anti-Apple playbook Nothing is taking its anti-Apple fight to US store shelves, but despite Carl Pei's bold talk, Apple's ecosystem remains a much tougher opponent than any Instagram stunt.

The Honor Watch 6 wants to outlast your next vacation
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Month-long battery life The Honor Watch 6 bets on what users really want: up to 35 days of battery life, solid fitness tracking, and fewer reasons to reach for a charger.

Samsung shows off ultra-bright XR displays that could power future smart glasses
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Fixing the brightness problem Samsung's new 40,000-nit XR displays could finally make slimmer AR glasses practical, but real-world products still need to prove they're more than flashy demos.

Wear OS 7 is here with better battery life and a massive smart home upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Wear OS 7 updates Wear OS 7 brings smarter features, better battery life, and deeper Gemini integration to Pixel Watches, though Google's most exciting AI upgrades are still coming later this year.

Vivo’s next Samsung Galaxy Z Fold rival just revealed its biggest strengths
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Zoom goes wild Vivo's X Fold 6 packs flagship cameras and a brighter display into a foldable, but its China-first launch means many users could miss out.

Commodore is back with a de-Googled feature phone for the anti-doomscrolling crowd
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Digital detox Commodore's Callback 8020 strips away social media and distractions, betting that burned-out users want a simpler phone without giving up the essentials.

Your inbox might finally get quieter now that Google is taking down a major AI scam ring
By Jay Bonggolto Published
A double-edged sword Google is teaming up with the FBI to sue the massive scam ring that weaponized Gemini to flood your phone with phishing texts.

Galaxy phones are finally getting a feature Android users have wanted for years
By Jay Bonggolto Published
long-awaited fix One UI 9 finally gives Galaxy phones a built-in network speed meter, but Samsung tucked this long-requested feature away inside Good Lock.

This Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 battery leak has me more excited than any new AI feature
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Ultra battery bump The Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 could finally bring the battery boost Wear OS users have wanted for years, with leaks pointing to more than three days of runtime.

Your Google smart display is finally learning how to hold a real conversation
By Jay Bonggolto Published
Conversations over commands Google's latest Gemini for Home update makes weather, news, and media controls feel more natural, finally delivering the smarter voice assistant users have been waiting for.
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