Latest articles by Jay Bonggolto
Google Maps is testing a battery-saving mode you've always needed
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pixel 10 exclusive Dutch users of the Pixel 10 are now seeing the Voice Translate feature popping up in their device.
T-Mobile’s new billing rule hits credit card users where it hurts — their discount
No more double dipping T-Mobile policy change kills Autopay discount for credit card users.
YouTube unveils major overhaul of its video player for Android and iOS users
Less obtrusive player YouTube has rolled out a fresh new look for its video player with bold icons and smarter playback tools on mobile.
Qualcomm levels up affordable phones with a faster Snapdragon chip
Big performance leap Qualcomm just dropped the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, and it’s ready to elevate budget and mid-range Android phones in a big way.
Android’s Gboard update lets you hide punctuation for a minimalist keyboard experience
Declutter your keyboard Gboard’s latest update trades punctuation for a sleeker, wider spacebar.
High demand wipes out Galaxy XR controllers hours after launch
Gone in a blink You can't buy Samsung's new XR controllers in the US anymore, just hours after they're unveiled alongside the Galaxy XR.
Google Fi is using AI to make your phone service less annoying
AI power-up Google Fi is rolling out smarter web calls, upgraded messaging, and AI-powered billing summaries.
Samsung's $1,800 Galaxy XR headset is here to challenge Apple's Vision Pro
XR era Samsung just launched a new kind of computer you wear on your face.
RedMagic just dropped a gaming phone with a literal water cooler inside
Cooling Reimagined RedMagic 11 Pro debuts in China with an active liquid cooling system and an 8,000mAh battery.
Samsung halts One UI 8 update for Galaxy S24 in South Korea
Preemptive move Samsung quietly removed the One UI 8 firmware for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra from its Korean servers.
