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
Google now lets you dress up your Android mascot with a new customizer
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Forget boring emojis Now you can give your Android mascot a cool makeover with Google's new customization tool.
The Galaxy Buds' audio upgrades are spreading their wings to more Samsung devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
music to your ears Samsung spills the beans on a bunch of audio upgrades heading to its phones, tablets, and TVs.
Meizu is closing its Android phone business to focus on AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
calling it quits Meizu is shifting gears, moving away from regular Android phones to dive into AI projects.
Android TV adds new shortcuts to things already accessible on the homescreen
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new shortcut lane Android TV's got a new shortcut lane on the home screen for quicker access to your favorites.
Google Messages could be in for a new wave of handy upgrades
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sneaky hints Google Messages' latest beta version hints at new features on the way.
Samsung's latest rugged Android tablet finally hits US store shelves
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built to last The Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5, which landed in a few markets last month, is now up for grabs in the US.
WhatsApp's Status tab could soon get the treatment it deserves
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a major glow-up Bigger WhatsApp Status previews are coming, making it easier to decide which ones to open.
Xiaomi confirms when the 14 Ultra will make its global debut
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Mark your calendars Xiaomi just showed off the 14 Ultra design and telephoto specs online.
Formatting in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides just got a speed boost
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formatting on the go A new formatting sidebar in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides lets you style text, tables, and images in a flash.
This concept phone ditches all apps and uses AI to read your mind, kind of
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app-free phone Deutsche Telekom is showing off a phone concept that replaces apps with a super-smart AI assistant.
Paramount Plus and Peacock might be the next streaming platforms to merge
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Aiming to survive Two streaming services, Paramount+ and Peacock, might be joining forces to survive the streaming war.
Your Google One subscription might soon unlock some home security perks
By Jay Bonggolto published
Evolution of Google One Google One might add Nest Aware to its subscription bundle.
Google drops the first Android 15 developer preview
By Jay Bonggolto published
first peek Google just dropped the first peek at Android 15 for developers.
Google Weather's widget and At a Glance icons finally pick up a fresh look
By Jay Bonggolto published
☀️❄️ Google is dropping a fresh icon style for the Weather and At a Glance widgets in sync with the Weather app redesign.
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 poses for the camera in this hands-on video
By Jay Bonggolto published
take a look Check out this leaked hands-on video of the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3—it gives a full view of the fitness tracker.
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Fold 5 are picking up the February 2024 security update
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Update now! More Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 devices are getting the February 2024 patch now.
Google One is playing hide-and-seek with its 200GB plan
By Jay Bonggolto published
hide-and-seek Google One wants you to jump through hoops for its 200GB plan.
One UI 6.1 could come to the Samsung Galaxy S23 sooner than expected
By Jay Bonggolto published
Upgrade Time A fresh rumor suggests that One UI 6.1 will bring Galaxy AI features to millions more users sooner than we thought.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55 match up with the Galaxy S24 in one aspect
By Jay Bonggolto published
less stress Samsung says fixing its next mid-range smartphones is quite less of a headache.
Google Messages might make it a tad quicker to react to chats
By Jay Bonggolto published
React like lightning You might soon be able to double-tap to react in the Messages app soon, just like you do on social media.
Google vows to address Gemini's existing issues fast
By Jay Bonggolto published
fixing up Google is working to quickly fix any flaws in the Gemini app that users point out.
WhatsApp now lets you block those pesky senders without opening their message
By Jay Bonggolto published
peace of mind You can now easily block spam on WhatsApp straight from your phone's lock screen.
Google One hits a big milestone with its subscriber base
By Jay Bonggolto published
a major milestone Over 100 million people are now storing their stuff in the cloud with Google One.