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 makes passkeys virtually accessible to everyone with new alliance
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Ditching passwords! Google has teamed up with major companies to make it easier for you to switch to passkeys using their services.
Rugged phone maker behind CAT bites the dust
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RIP UK-based Bullitt Group called it quits in January due to a failed restructuring plan.
The Pixel 8 is now picking up Google's crazy AI search tricks
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Switch apps no more The Pixel 8 and 8 Pro now have Google's 'Circle to Search' feature ready to roll.
Google Nest is giving every home member the keys to Digital Wellbeing controls
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No more tech-policing Google is now letting everyone in the house have a say in Digital Wellbeing settings on Nest devices.
Google's Nearby Share rebranding starts to pop up on a few Android phones
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AirDrop, who? Several Android users are now spotting Quick Share replacing Nearby Share on their devices.
Samsung hints at more advanced Galaxy AI features for paying customers after 2025
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AI paywalls A Samsung executive suggests the company plans to slap a price tag on Galaxy AI down the line.
Huawei reportedly has a fresh flip phone dropping in February
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a pocket powerhouse? Huawei may be gearing up to launch a new foldable flip phone, as revealed by a distributor.
A dedicated Firefox UI on tablets may no longer be a pipe dream
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Firefox is tablet-izing Looks like Firefox is getting a tablet makeover, even after all the mixed messages.
Say goodbye to the old SmartThings Find because its sleek replacement is live
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The wait is over You can now grab the new Samsung Find app from the Galaxy Store.
Google is fixing the worst thing about taking photos in third-party Android apps
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picture-perfect treatment Snapping pictures in other apps may soon get a lot better thanks to the Ultra HDR image capture support for the CameraX API.
WhatsApp Communities may make it a breeze to stay updated on upcoming events
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No more FOMO Upcoming events could soon automatically pin themselves to the top of a community info screen so that you won't miss a beat.
Samsung jazzes up Bixby's look with cool animations
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Bixby got a glow-up Bixby gets a fresh look and some upgrades in the January 2024 update.
The wafer-thin Honor Magic V2 foldable has landed in Europe
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razor thin Honor's ultra-sleek Magic V2, which first landed in China in July 2023, is now hitting global markets.
Android's eSIM transfer feature now works with more smartphone brands
By Jay Bonggolto published
Goodbye, tiny SIMs Now, Android users can easily move their eSIMs to any other Android phone.
Forget screen protectors, the Galaxy S24 Ultra practically wears armor
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tough nut Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's scratch test shows the first real improvement from Corning's Gorilla line in years.
Samsung's Galaxy AI is skipping this flagship model after all
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Own a Galaxy S22? Older Samsung flagships get the green light for Galaxy AI, but this flagship model will be left out in the cold.
Repairing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra seems like a piece of cake
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Easy-peasy The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra just got the teardown treatment, giving us a sneak peek inside the top-notch flagship for 2024.
Samsung's self-repair program now covers more product categories
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more fixing fun Samsung is expanding its self-repair program in the US, adding more models, product categories, and parts for a broader range of repairs.
OnePlus 12 teardown reveals a monster cooling system inside
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Coolest phone, literally? Check the OnePlus 12 teardown to see why it's the literal coolest phone ever.
Pixel 8a retail box spills the beans on the design
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a budget beauty It looks like the Google Pixel 8a comes in black (in addition to a blue option) with a design vibe similar to the Pixel 8.
Future Samsung smartwatches might keep tabs on glucose levels without any needles
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget sticky fingers Samsung plans to develop smartwatches that can read your blood sugar without the need for finger pricks.
The Google Pixel's storage bugs from last year may be haunting users again
By Jay Bonggolto published
Round two! A Google Pixel storage glitch seems to be making a comeback for users after the January Play System update.
HMD Global's upcoming smartphone might ditch the Nokia branding
By Jay Bonggolto published
flying solo HMD could be breaking free from the Nokia nest and spreading its wings (with a new phone).