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

Samsung's new One UI 7 beta killed a handy lock screen feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
feature lost A helpful lock screen feature got the cold shoulder from Samsung's One UI 7 beta.

Gboard's Emoji Kitchen just got a smarter suggestion bar
By Jay Bonggolto published
reacting made effortless The latest Gboard beta brings a revamped Emoji Kitchen UI.

Google's stylus for the Pixel Tablet might still be on the horizon
By Jay Bonggolto published
A missed opportunity Here’s what Google’s Pixel Tablet Pen could have been.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra could bump up RAM in its higher-end models
By Jay Bonggolto published
Memory muscle flex Certain Galaxy S25 Ultra models might get a nice performance upgrade.

Google Docs is tapping into Gemini to whip up formatted documents
By Jay Bonggolto published
just like magic With Gemini, you can now create formatted docs in Google Docs from scratch.

Google Wallet adds digital ID support in yet another US state
By Jay Bonggolto published
Future of IDs You can now add New Mexico state IDs to your digital wallet.

OnePlus makes a bold move to tackle green line issues once and for all
By Jay Bonggolto published
a lifetime fix OnePlus is now offering a lifetime guarantee to fix the green line problem on all its phones.

Samsung might finally give the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 the screen upgrades they need
By Jay Bonggolto published
screen upgrades Samsung might be giving the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 bigger screens in 2025.

This Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone under $600 finally goes global
By Jay Bonggolto published
flagship for less iQOO 13 lands in India with smart AI features and a flashy "Monster Halo" light ring on the back.

Google Maps is getting smarter with Waze's help
By Jay Bonggolto published
street smart Google Maps is tapping into the Waze community for real-time updates.

Pixel users are getting a pesky notification bug from a Quick Phrases glitch
By Jay Bonggolto published
throwing a tantrum A tiny bug in Google Assistant's Quick Phrases is creating a big headache for Pixel owners.

Pixel Tablet gets a surprise VPN boost from Google
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally!!! Google VPN finally lands on Pixel Tablets with Android 15.

OPPO unveils the first Android tablet with MediaTek's Dimensity 8350 chipset
By Jay Bonggolto published
budget tablet OPPO just launched a new budget-friendly Android tablet powered by a new Dimensity chip.

Google Calendar for Android finally adds a dedicated Tasks view
By Jay Bonggolto published
Task-focused view You can now see your Tasks lists right in Google Calendar on Android.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Z Flip might have a surprise processor
By Jay Bonggolto published
Under the hood Chip details for the rumored Galaxy Z Flip FE and Z Flip 7 have been leaked.

OnePlus tipped to drop a compact phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite under the hood
By Jay Bonggolto published
Redefining small An upcoming OnePlus phone might be small but mighty with Snapdragon 8 Elite.

Google calls out the DOJ for its 'extreme' plan to break up its search business
By Jay Bonggolto published
heavy-handed approach Google slams the DOJ's over-the-top proposal.

The OPPO Find X8 series is taking the fight to the iPhone 16 globally
By Jay Bonggolto published
a familiar upgrade OPPO's Find X8 series is spreading its wings and taking flight worldwide.

Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy unit gives us a better view of its fresh design
By Jay Bonggolto published
A subtle shift Samsung's next top-tier flagship model not be changing much.

Google is giving Windows on Arm some more love with a native Drive app
By Jay Bonggolto published
small win One of the leading cloud storage services is now on Windows on Arm.

Android 16 has a new trick to put a damper on annoying app pings
By Jay Bonggolto published
notification time-out Android 16's notification timeout will bring some much-needed peace and quiet.

Google TV is asking users if homescreen ads are a vibe or a buzzkill
By Jay Bonggolto published
feeling overwhelmed? Google TV is running a survey asking users if its homescreen ads are over the top.

Telegram rolls out its biggest mini app update ever
By Jay Bonggolto published
mini app revolution Telegram's mini-apps now go full screen on your phone.
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