Jay Bonggolto
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 Twitter or LinkedIn.
Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto

OnePlus Open 2 might outdo the Honor Magic V3 as the world's slimmest foldable
By Jay Bonggolto published
Slim foldable showdown The OnePlus Open 2 might challenge the slimness limits of foldable phones.

Google squashes a few Pixel bugs in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2.1
By Jay Bonggolto published
bug-smashing refresh Google’s Android 15 beta just got a quick patch to tackle some pesky bugs.

Android Auto appears to be expanding its horizons beyond just cars
By Jay Bonggolto published
new territory Android Auto is about to hit the road in more types of vehicles.

Google TV's Gemini upgrade promises smarter and more enjoyable viewing experience
By Jay Bonggolto published
future of TV The next-gen Google TVs will let you chat with Gemini hands-free.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 5 lineup boasts AI smarts and cross-device connectivity
By Jay Bonggolto published
future of laptops Samsung’s new Galaxy Book laptops put AI and smooth connectivity in the spotlight.

The Galaxy S25 and Ultra are rocking blue hues and MagSafe-inspired cases in fresh leak
By Jay Bonggolto published
new shades The Samsung Galaxy S25 series leaked out again, and we're getting whispers about the colors it'll come in.

The Galaxy S24 might have faster fingerprint unlocks with One UI 7 beta
By Jay Bonggolto published
faster scans The next One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 might make fingerprint unlock blazing fast.

OnePlus 13 and 13R cases could get a stylish and useful makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
a whole lot sexier Something special is brewing for OnePlus 13 and 13R case designs.

Your Galaxy S25 purchase could get you free Gemini Advanced access
By Jay Bonggolto published
sweetening the deal Grab a Galaxy S25, and you might score free Gemini Advanced access.

Honor unveils the Magic 7 Lite in Europe with an industry-first battery tech
By Jay Bonggolto published
game-changing battery The Honor Magic 7 Lite comes loaded with cutting-edge AI features and a revolutionary battery.

Google Pixel is the official smartphone of the Australian Open
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google scores big Google kicks off 2025 with a new partnership to showcase its Pixel products.

Android Auto rolls into the Polestar 2 to cover some gaps in Android Automotive
By Jay Bonggolto published
bridging the gap Polestar 2 expands its Android experience with classic Android Auto.

One UI 7 is putting you in charge of filtering unwanted notifications
By Jay Bonggolto published
silence the noise Notification changes are coming to Samsung phones with One UI 7.

RedMagic 9S Pro review: Another gaming phone home run
By Jay Bonggolto published
A worthy successor At $649, the RedMagic 9S Pro offers solid specs, but it comes with some compromises.

Looks like Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses are getting a visual upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hold onto your lenses Next year's version of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are bound to be an upgrade, and a display could be the highlight.

Google Drive now lets you play videos right after uploading them
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more waiting Google Drive is tweaking how it handles videos, and it's way better now.

The OnePlus Open 2 might launch much later than we hoped
By Jay Bonggolto published
bummer Looks like the OnePlus Open 2 might keep us waiting longer than expected.

Another clue suggests Samsung's bigger Galaxy Ring sizes are in the pipeline
By Jay Bonggolto published
More ring to love New listings confirm Samsung is adding two bigger Galaxy Ring sizes.

The Dimensity 8400 is MediaTek's first mid-range chip to go all-in on big CPU cores
By Jay Bonggolto published
a bold move The Dimensity 8400 breaks the mold as MediaTek's first mid-range chip to ditch the little CPU cores.

Google TV sneaks in dozens of new free channels for you to skip over
By Jay Bonggolto published
Stream on Google TV wants to be even more binge-worthy with new free channels.

Google unveils an AI model that lays out its thought process clearly
By Jay Bonggolto published
mind of AI The experimental Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking model breaks down its thought process step by step.

Stable Android 15 is finally here for the latest Nothing phones with OS 3.0
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally!!! Nothing OS 3.0 rolls out Android 15 for the Phone 2 and 2a.

Android 16 Developer Preview 2 is here with battery life and performance upgrades
By Jay Bonggolto published
Early look Android 16 is dropping early, and you can already check out some cool new features.
Be an expert in 5 minutes
Get the latest news from Android Central, your trusted companion in the world of Android