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

WhatsApp’s big update fixes the three things users have been yelling about for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Playing catch-up WhatsApp finally fixes key annoyances with multi-account support, better storage tools, and easy phone transfers.

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 and A37 finally match flagships where it matters most
By Jay Bonggolto published
Premium AI on a budget Samsung just dropped the sub-$600 Galaxy A57 and A37, packing flagship AI, killer specs, and six years of updates.

Don't trust your Pixel Watch steps after the latest firmware update (Update: fixed)
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
Phantom stats Pixel Watch’s latest update is inflating steps and breaking Fitbit stats, leaving users with unreliable health data.

Samsung is making file sharing less painful with this Quick Share upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more awkward workarounds Samsung’s upgrading Quick Share with AirDrop-style sharing on the Galaxy S26, finally making Android-to-iPhone file transfers easier.

Nothing’s Carl Pei thinks the app era is ending — here’s what comes next
By Jay Bonggolto published
The app era is ending? Carl Pei says apps are on the way out, with AI agents set to run your phone, cutting clutter and effort.

Google Messages is getting the one feature I’ve actually wanted for years
By Jay Bonggolto published
Live tracking Google Messages now lets you share your live location in chats, making meetups easier.

Google Labs’ Stitch is a design canvas that turns your voice into an app
By Jay Bonggolto published
Design by description Google’s Stitch lets you build app UIs from simple prompts, speeding up design fast, but it could also lead to generic, same-looking apps if everyone relies on AI too much.

Your medical history is coming to Fitbit whether you're ready or not
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more fake sleep Fitbit’s finally getting smart by linking your actual medical records and fixing its lying sleep tracker.

Your next Galaxy phone could ditch Samsung’s own displays to save cash
By Jay Bonggolto published
cost-cutting measures Samsung may use cheaper third-party OLEDs for mid-range Galaxy phones to cut costs, but it’s unclear if those savings will actually reach buyers or just boost margins.

Google's Gemini for Home is finally useful enough to not drive you crazy
By Jay Bonggolto published
Trimming the fat Google finally taught Gemini for Home to talk less and work up to 40% faster, delivering smarter alarms and slick automations without all the annoying chatter.

RedMagic 11 Air Trace Edition is the same great gaming phone in a louder shirt
By Jay Bonggolto published
fresh face RedMagic’s 11 Air Trace Edition keeps its slim design, Snapdragon 8 Elite power, and huge 7,000mAh battery, with a flashier white-and-orange look.

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 could get a bigger battery, and I’m wondering why Samsung waited this long
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's about time After five years stuck at 4,400mAh, Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 8 a 5,000mAh battery.

The Fairphone 6 is getting Android 16 earlier than expected
By Jay Bonggolto published
Jumping the line Fairphone is rolling out Android 16 to the Fairphone 6 today, bringing smarter notifications, stronger scam protections, and handy upgrades.

You can now buy the Nothing Headphone (a) and its massive five-day battery
By Jay Bonggolto published
Now available Nothing’s $199 Headphone (a) is now on sale with bold colors, adaptive ANC, hi-res audio, and a massive 135-hour battery claim.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra teardown reveals the clever camera tech Unpacked skipped
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hidden upgrades A teardown shows the Galaxy S26 Ultra packs smarter hardware upgrades, including a brighter zoom camera, larger cooling system, and improved S Pen protection.

I’ve spent years forgetting to turn off my phone's focus modes, but One UI 8.5 finally fixes that
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more mental clutter One UI 8.5 finally lets you set expiration dates on Samsung routines, so temporary automations actually know when to quit.

Motorola Razr 2026 leak shows the same old design with some heavy-duty internals
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same look A new Motorola Razr 2026 leak shows a familiar design but hints at big upgrades like up to 18GB RAM, 1TB storage, and a new telephoto camera.

Samsung already nuked the only cool thing about the Galaxy S26’s AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blame the rebrand Samsung’s first Galaxy S26 update removed the “Hey Plex” wake word for Perplexity AI, but it’s only temporary.

I kept deleting chats by accident, and Google Messages just fixed it
By Jay Bonggolto published
No more instant regret Google Messages is rolling out a Trash folder that keeps deleted chats for 30 days, giving users a simple way to recover conversations.

Chrome’s Gemini AI assistant finally breaks out of the US
By Jay Bonggolto published
Global expansion Google is rolling out Gemini in Chrome to India, Canada, and New Zealand, with support for over 50 languages.

One UI 8.5 beta could land soon on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7
By Jay Bonggolto published
Next in line Samsung is said to be gearing up a One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7, with internal builds already spotted and a mid-March rollout expected.

Samsung might let Galaxy users create apps with prompts, and I’m all for this direction
By Jay Bonggolto published
Vibe coding Samsung is exploring AI-powered “vibe coding” for Galaxy phones, a concept that could let users create custom apps or features with simple prompts.

Forget charging for a week: Nothing's new headphones last that long
By Jay Bonggolto published
Unmatched endurance Nothing’s new Headphone (a) promises up to 135 hours of battery life, physical controls, adaptive ANC, and Hi-Res audio.
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