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

Looks like the OnePlus 13 might ditch the Qualcomm chipset we were expecting
By Jay Bonggolto published
going off-script A teaser suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip might make its debut on the OnePlus 13.

Google Maps and Search are making it easier to find and book parking spots
By Jay Bonggolto published
Parking made easy Google teamed up with SpotHero to add parking reservations right in Maps and Search.

Pixel Watch 'fully charged' notifications are finally rolling out widely
By Jay Bonggolto published
Better late than never It's about time this battery feature got to everyone.

Google Photos' AI-powered search is here for a few lucky souls
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Photos AI Google Photos AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature is now available to those who signed up for the waitlist.

Google's latest legal setback could open the door for more app stores on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
an epic victory A judge ruled Google must give competitors access to all Google Play apps and distribute their app stores.

The OnePlus 13 is bringing its own spin on MagSafe
By Jay Bonggolto published
MagSafe on Android The OnePlus 13 could be the first Android flagship phone to feature MagSafe-style charging.

Google has got the Pixel 9's baseband wrapped in steel and concrete
By Jay Bonggolto published
a security gold standard Google just raised the bar for baseband security with the Pixel 9.

OPPO's Find X8 series is borrowing a page from Samsung's camera playbook
By Jay Bonggolto published
goodbye camera glare OPPO's Find X8 series is set to feature a camera trick we've seen Samsung do before.

One UI 7's stable version is coming with the Galaxy S25 next year
By Jay Bonggolto published
taking a backseat Samsung has confirmed that One UI 7 beta won’t roll out until end of this year.

Amazon beefs up the Fire HD 8 lineup with AI and more memory
By Jay Bonggolto published
faster and smarter The Fire HD 8, now packing 50% more RAM and generative AI features, is up for grabs at just $55 for a limited time.

Google is making Gemini Nano available for all Android apps
By Jay Bonggolto published
Android app co-pilot Android app developers can now get hands-on with Gemini Nano on the Pixel 9 for experimental use.

You can now control your Galaxy Buds on more devices beyond Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
anywhere you go The Google Pixel Buds web app just landed on Windows and macOS.

Google could give its Phone app a fresh coat of Apple-inspired paint
By Jay Bonggolto published
iPhone vibes Google seems to be tinkering with a new incoming call look for its Phone app.

Looks like Google Meet is about to exit Google TV and Android TV
By Jay Bonggolto published
biting the dust Google may be ditching the Meet app on Android TV and Google TV.

The first OEM to drop Android 15 updates is one you'd never guess
By Jay Bonggolto published
beat to the punch The Android 15 update is rolling out, but probably not to your phone yet.

The FTC is stepping up its fight against fake AI promises and scams
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI crackdown The FTC is going after AI companies that are making promises they can't keep.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series is here, but one major thing is missing
By Jay Bonggolto published
a missing piece The Galaxy Tab S10 lineup is barely different from last year, now featuring MediaTek chipsets in both models.

Spotify's AI Playlist is now spinning tunes in more regions
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI DJ Spotify is rolling out its AI Playlist feature to even more countries.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting a bunch of AI upgrades and live translation
By Jay Bonggolto published
smarter spectacles Ray-Ban Meta glasses have new AI features for reminders, QR code scanning, and expanded real-time translation support.

X's (Twitter) block button is losing its bite
By Jay Bonggolto published
so much for privacy X/Twitter is letting blocked users view posts, but they won’t be able to interact with them.

These budget phones' screen protection and water resistance might outdo most flagships
By Jay Bonggolto published
Flagship-level protection Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro series is getting a durability upgrade with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP69 protection.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is leveling up your Google Meet video calls
By Jay Bonggolto published
double the fun The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is now the only phone with this exclusive Google Meet feature.

The FCC is charging AT&T $1.46 for every person that got their data stolen
By Jay Bonggolto published
getting off easy The FCC fined AT&T for failing to implement proper data retention policies, leading to a security breach.
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