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

LineageOS 23 brings Android 16 to over 100 devices despite Google’s holdups
By Jay Bonggolto published
Your phone your rules LineageOS 23 pushes ahead with Android 16.

Oura's $900M funding sets the stage for its next big health leap
By Jay Bonggolto published
Power-up Oura hits $11B valuation after securing $900M to fuel global growth.

Google’s Pixel Watch 4 just rewrote the rules for smartwatch repair
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smart design choices iFixit crowns the Pixel Watch 4 the king of repairable smartwatches.

Google TV could soon let you create AI videos right from your couch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Beyond the binge Gemini-powered Sparkify may bring AI video generation to Google TV.

Google's AI Try-On tool expands to Canada, bringing the fitting room to your phone
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI that gets fashion You can now virtually try on clothes in Canada with Google’s new AI tool.

Flagship Android phones go Cosmic Orange thanks to Dbrand’s new skin
By Jay Bonggolto published
Cosmic Orange craze Cosmic Orange breaks free from iPhone as Dbrand’s new skin lets everyone join the hype.

Google Japan turns typing into dialing with its wild Gboard rotary keyboard
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Japan revives the rotary dial and turns it into a fully working keyboard.

YouTube Music breaks the language barrier with real-time lyrics translation
By Jay Bonggolto published
breaking language barrier YouTube Music wants you to understand every song no matter the language.

Google may be pulling the plug on Android Auto’s in-car mini-games
By Jay Bonggolto published
game over Google appears to be quietly retiring GameSnacks as Android Auto shifts to full games.

The Pixel 11 will reportedly drop Samsung's modem in favor of MediaTek
By Jay Bonggolto published
breakup Google’s Pixel 11 is reportedly being tested with a MediaTek modem inside the Tensor G6.

Samsung could finally match Google's Pixel update pace with One UI 8.5
By Jay Bonggolto published
More than a dot-update Samsung could sync with Google's quarterly cadence, putting Pixel's update lead on the clock with One UI 8.5.

Galaxy S26 Ultra leak shows first look at built-in 'privacy display'
By Jay Bonggolto published
anti-snoop screen Galaxy S26 Ultra's anti-snoop display feature visually verified through One UI 8.5 build.

YouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are split
By Jay Bonggolto published
Love it or hate it Love it or hate it, YouTube’s mobile app is getting a makeover.

Spotify's top leadership changes hands as Ek exits CEO role
By Jay Bonggolto published
Leadership shuffle Spotify founder shifts to executive chairman as leadership duo takes over.

Samsung is probing a Galaxy Ring battery swelling issue that’s raising safety concerns
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smart ring nightmare A wearable time bomb? The Galaxy Ring's swelling battery forces a user's hand and hospital trip.

Oura Ring users can now access over 50 blood biomarkers for $99
By Jay Bonggolto published
Beyond the Ring Oura's new $99 blood test connects your habits to your health.

Tile's unencrypted flaw could let anyone track your location
By Jay Bonggolto published
Serious flaw Researchers say Tile’s security gaps could let stalkers track you.

Google redesigns its 'G' logo to signal the AI era is here
By Jay Bonggolto published
Out with the old 'G' A decade-old logo is retiring as Google rolls out a new look across its entire ecosystem.

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra S Pen might ditch the boxy look for softer curves
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra might be ditching its boxy look, and the S Pen is getting a curvy redesign to match.

Google is apparently testing hypertension screening on the Pixel Watch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Larger health push Google's next watch move may be a hypertension check on your wrist.

OnePlus 13 update finally fixes your annoying photo problems
By Jay Bonggolto published
Smoother visuals OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 15.0.0.862 update for the OnePlus 13, with a phased release targeting North America first.

The CMF Headphone Pro has killer battery life and a price that's a flex
By Jay Bonggolto published
Modular style Nothing’s budget brand drops feature-stuffed headphones that don’t break the bank.

Amazon is about to drop Vega OS on Fire TV sooner than expected
By Jay Bonggolto published
The big switch Amazon is quietly getting ready to rewrite Fire TV’s DNA.
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