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 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.

Samsung's upcoming One UI 8.5 update is streamlining its best photo trick
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smarter, not harder One UI 8.5 is making photo fixes easier with Samsung’s streamlined AI editor.

OPPO Find X9 series finally goes global with big batteries and next-gen imaging
By Jay Bonggolto published
global debut OPPO just raised the bar for premium smartphones with its global rollout of the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro.

Your next Android phone will be incredibly fast, but prepare for the cost
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 Clock update ditches wallpaper chaos for a cleaner alarm screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
Usability over style Google Clock 8.3 brings back clarity with a simpler, easier-to-read alarm screen.

Google's Pomelli AI is here to be your new marketing department
By Jay Bonggolto published
Meet Pomelli Google Labs unveils Pomelli to help small businesses create on-brand campaigns in minutes.

Google’s first Pixel Watch gets its final update, ending official support
By Jay Bonggolto published
The end of the line Google’s original Pixel Watch has just received its final official hug.

Xiaomi kicks off Android 16 rollout, starting with the 15T series
By Jay Bonggolto published
Global rollout underway Xiaomi has officially begun its Android 16 rollout with HyperOS 3.

Galaxy S25 Plus allegedly caught fire, Samsung says it’s investigating
By Jay Bonggolto published
an isolated case? A Galaxy S25 Plus owner in South Korea claims their phone suddenly went up in flames before their eyes.

Chrome for Android just got its long-awaited dose of Google’s latest redesign
By Jay Bonggolto published
Small touches matter Chrome for Android finally gets a fresh look with Google’s Material 3 Expressive update.

Samsung's wild Trifold phone is almost here, but you can't have it
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tri-fold gambit Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold is about to see the light of day — just don’t expect to unfold it in the US.

Pixel 10's AI-powered voice translate feature launches first in the Netherlands, offering real-time, on-device call translation while Germany waits
By Jay Bonggolto published
Pixel 10 exclusive Dutch users of the Pixel 10 are now seeing the Voice Translate feature popping up in their device.
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