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
WhatsApp now lets you block those pesky senders without opening their message
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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
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a major milestone Over 100 million people are now storing their stuff in the cloud with Google One.
Google's Gemini app lands in more countries beyond the US
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No more waiting The Gemini app, which was stuck stateside, is becoming accessible in parts of Europe and Asia.
Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55 leak suggests some sweet upgrades in the works
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a juicy glimpse High-resolution renders give us a sneak peek at the Samsung Galaxy A35 and A55.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra leak hints at a killer camera setup
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top-notch specs A new leak spills the beans on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, revealing a powerhouse processor, a premium camera array, and more.
Your Pixel phone's screen could soon adjust itself for wet fingers and other conditions
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Adaptive Touch Google's Pixel phones are apparently gearing up to adjust touch sensitivity based on your surroundings.
Android 15 might include an easy mode for users who find tech tricky
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Tech struggles? Android 15 is rumored to be getting an 'easy pre-set mode' for people who prefer it basic.
Microsoft Copilot’s new update lets you tweak AI-generated images right in chat
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unleash your inner artist Microsoft gives Copilot on the web and mobile a makeover, adding more tools for generating images.
OnePlus president takes a dig at Samsung and Google's seven-year update promise
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Of phones and sandwiches OnePlus' Kinder Liu explains why the company won't follow Samsung and Google's long-term software update plan.
Google aims to block shady financial fraud apps in new pilot program
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financial fraud bodyguard Google is testing a pilot program to keep Android users from installing risky apps and protect against financial fraud.
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 is out with a surprise AI trick that beta users missed
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Update ASAP! Grab Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 now to get a sneak peek at the June Pixel Feature Drop before everyone else.
Meta will start labeling images made by other AI tools
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cracking AI code In the coming months, Meta will begin tagging pictures across its platforms if it detects signs they're AI-made.
Google Maps on Android finally picks up a cool weather feature from iOS
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☔️☀️ Google Maps on Android now shows the weather and air quality right on the map you're checking out.
YouTube plans to create a native app for Apple Vision Pro after all
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an about-face YouTube is gearing up for an Apple Vision Pro app, but for now, users are told to use Safari.
New Galaxy S24 drop tests are raising some eyebrows with concerning results
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butterfingers A drop test suggests the Galaxy S24 Ultra could crack easier despite its titanium frame and upgraded glass, so a case is still a must-have.
YouTube TV is throwing in an upgraded 1080p choice for certain channels
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sharper picture Google is upgrading YouTube TV's picture quality on a bunch of channels.
Google Maps is now bringing 3D buildings during navigation to more Android Auto users
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Buckle up! Google Maps' 3D buildings on Android Auto make navigation way more immersive, and it's hitting more users.
Android phones will score an extra year of repair warranty under new EU rules
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Right to repair The EU is making companies provide an additional 12 months of warranty for repairs.
The Vivo V30 series is the first-ever smartphone with Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
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Check it out Vivo announced the new V30 smartphone, featuring upgraded cameras and a boosted Aura Light.
Hulu is tightening up on password sharing from next month
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this sucks Hulu's saying bye-bye to freeloaders—pay up or get the boot.
Google Bard's rebranding to Gemini might just be around the corner
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brace yourself It looks like Google Bard might be getting a makeover soon and changing its name to Gemini.
Amazon's effort to ditch Android on Fire TV may be taking shape
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a power move A deleted job post hints at Amazon making its own operating system to kick Android off Fire TV devices.
Other Android phones will get Circle to Search, but it'll take a little while
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Hold your breath Circle to Search may finally hit other Android phones this October, but don't mark your calendar just yet.