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

The Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Pro could get a subtle but noticeable reshuffle
By Jay Bonggolto published
Slimmer builds Galaxy S26 Ultra and S26 Pro leaked renders show off some design tweaks.

Xiaomi's next phone might outshine the competition with a second screen on the back
By Jay Bonggolto published
The secret returns Live shots reveal the Xiaomi 16 Pro Max rocking a secondary screen on its back.

NotebookLM now lets Audio Overview AI analyze your work and stage a debate
By Jay Bonggolto published
a devil's advocate NotebookLM’s Audio Overviews now bring sharper takes and livelier delivery.

Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is here, and it aims to replace your laptop
By Jay Bonggolto published
Your Desk, Now Portable Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S11 series wants to be your go-to productivity machine.

Vivo's next move to own smartphone photography is officially on the radar
By Jay Bonggolto published
camera king For its X300 series, Vivo tapped Samsung's 200MP monster to handle its stills and portraits.

Quick Share’s fresh new look is quietly making its way to Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
Better file sharing Android’s revamped Quick Share interface is now going live.

Samsung kicks off the One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5
By Jay Bonggolto published
Beta blitz Samsung’s two-year-old foldables are getting their first One UI 8 beta update.

The new YouTube Music layout makes one-handed scrolling way easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
thumb-friendly YouTube Music's redesign makes it super easy to find songs with just one hand.

Looks like the Google Pixel 10a might be a total snooze-fest
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ugh Based on a new leak, the Google Pixel 10a seems to be an uninspired phone that won't excite people.

This concept Android phone is slim and lasts nearly a week per charge
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget charging Realme's new skinny phone has a 15,000mAh battery, and one absolutely massive catch.

Honor Magic V5 brings real-time AI translation straight to your pocket
By Jay Bonggolto published
Translation goes fully offline The Honor Magic V5 wants to break down language barriers on your calls in real time.

Sideloading apps onto Android phones from random sources won’t be an option starting in 2026
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tighter security Google is locking the gates in 2026 and blocking random app installs from the wild web.

The Pixel 10’s battery takes a hit after 200 cycles, courtesy of a feature you can’t switch off
By Jay Bonggolto published
Always on by default The Pixel 10's battery is on a forced downhill slide after 200 cycles, all because of a feature Google decided you can't turn off.

Google's new AI video generator is free for Gemini users, but not for long
By Jay Bonggolto published
Free trial Google just unlocked its Veo 3 video AI for free Gemini users, but it's a temporary thing, so don't sleep on it.

Smart ring rivalry heats up: Ultrahuman sues Oura over patent claims
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ring wars Ultrahuman drags Oura to Delhi High Court over alleged patent breach.

Arc brings its minimalist case design to the Google Pixel 10 series
By Jay Bonggolto published
Minimalist touch Arc’s Pulse bumper case is ready for the Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, coming in four finishes of its signature aerospace-grade metal.

Unfolding a new era: Pixel 10 Pro Fold is the first to rock IP68 protection and Qi2 magnetic charging
By Jay Bonggolto published
A real tough foldable Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold packs a world-first set of specs for a foldable.

Google expands Pixel ecosystem with new Qi2 Pixelsnap and Pixel Watch 4 accessories
By Jay Bonggolto published
Going magnetic Google rolls out fresh Pixel accessories for its latest phones and watches.

You can now tell Google Photos what edits you want and see them happen instantly
By Jay Bonggolto published
Talk to edit Google is rolling out a fresh AI-powered way to tweak your photos.

Meta’s next-gen smart glasses could land next month for less cash than you’d think
By Jay Bonggolto published
A step toward full AR Meta's debut AR glasses could hit shelves as early as September, and they might not break the bank after all.

Google Translate is about to tap into Gemini for more reliable translations
By Jay Bonggolto published
smarter translate Google Translate is reportedly getting new features, including an AI model picker in the works.

Older Nest thermostats just unlocked a long-awaited trick in the Google Home app
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more FOMO Your old Nest thermostat finally plays nice with schedules in the Google Home app.

Google’s new AI upgrade lets scientists use sound to better protect endangered species
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI with better ears Google rolls out an upgraded Perch AI to boost wildlife conservation through sound analysis.
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