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

Is Google renaming its foldable? What we know about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold teaser
By Jay Bonggolto published
what's in a name? The newest foldable teaser from Google is making people wonder if it's completely changing the name.

Google Wallet now requires location for accurate receipts
By Jay Bonggolto published
enable this now To get the full-map view on your Google Wallet receipts, you'll need to turn on location services.

New Pixel Watch 4 leak reveals clearer shots of its upgraded sensors and charging setup
By Jay Bonggolto published
Side charging confirmed A new leak has surfaced with alleged retailer slides showing Pixel Watch 4 upgrades, including moved charging pins.

Google Updates Android Headphone Notifications for Clear Battery Insights
By Jay Bonggolto published
sweet glow-up Google just made it easier to check your headphone and earbud battery on Android.

Google’s Genie 3 drops you into a 3D world you can explore and play with as it happens
By Jay Bonggolto published
Type It, Play It Type in a prompt, and Genie 3 spins up a 3D environment you can jump into and roam around with your mouse and keyboard.

WhatsApp is cracking down on scams with new safety features
By Jay Bonggolto published
scam armor WhatsApp is tightening its security with fresh tools to block shady group adds, scammy DMs, and bogus “easy money” pitches.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra could make taking night shots a lot more effortless
By Jay Bonggolto published
changing the game The Galaxy S26 Ultra might just outclass its predecessor in terms of low‑light photos.

Samsung might finally make swipe navigation the default setup option on new phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Pick your poison at setup Future Galaxy phones might finally ditch the button navigation by default, and swipe controls could take over setup.

Around 12,000 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 swiped in London heist
By Jay Bonggolto published
Galaxy heist In a daring London heist, thieves made off with a massive shipment of Samsung's newest foldables.

Turns out the Pixel Watch 4 price tag may not be half bad
By Jay Bonggolto published
No price hikes A new rumor says the Pixel Watch 4 won't be hiking up prices, and some models might even get a price cut.

Google Pixel 10 teaser roasts Apple for dragging its feet on Siri
By Jay Bonggolto published
Silent roast mode With the Pixel 10 just weeks away, Google is already kicking up some drama to hype it up.

Google is scrambling for an emergency hold after Epic’s court victory
By Jay Bonggolto published
race against time Google’s antitrust loss to Epic is about to pack the Android app store with a wave of new competition.

Gemini 2.5 Deep Think is finally heading to Google AI Ultra users
By Jay Bonggolto published
Deep Think goes public Google kicked off Deep Think tests for Gemini 2.5 Pro back in May, and now it's rolling out widely.

Samsung's Galaxy Z trifold and Android XR headset are finally landing this year
By Jay Bonggolto published
Project Moohan is real Samsung is finally getting serious and launching its Vision Pro rival in late 2025.

Samsung's smartphone success stood out even as Q2 profits take a 55% hit
By Jay Bonggolto published
mixed bag Samsung's phones were a hit, managing to thrive while the company's Q2 profit fell by more than half.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 just broke every Z Fold preorder record ever set in the US
By Jay Bonggolto published
Forget niche The Galaxy Z Fold 7's insane preorders mean foldable phones are here to stay.

Google Chrome is testing a way to stop you from accidentally bailing on your page
By Jay Bonggolto published
Good news for butterfingers Chrome is testing a smart back gesture that shows a preview of the last page, so you don’t end up somewhere you didn’t mean to go.

YouTube now lets TV viewers jump straight to the highlights
By Jay Bonggolto published
cut right to the chase YouTube's 'Jump Ahead' AI feature is hitting TVs, but only if you're paying for Premium.

This Google Search perk Android users love is coming to your desktop
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Search on your computer is about to get a whole lot smarter thanks to AI.

Galaxy S26 Ultra leak reveals a slimmer beast with blazing-fast charging
By Jay Bonggolto published
Charging Finally Speeds Up A fresh Galaxy S26 Ultra rumor hints at major upgrades.

Samsung's One UI 8 update is about to tick off the custom ROM crowd
By Jay Bonggolto published
Looks like One UI 8 is the nail in the coffin for custom ROMs on Samsung phones worldwide.

Samsung Wallet now lets you split in-store payments into installments
By Jay Bonggolto published
buy now pay later Samsung Wallet just added a way for US users to break up in-store payments into installments.

Meta’s breakthrough wants to let you control AR glasses just by moving your fingers
By Jay Bonggolto published
A bold new leap Meta’s Reality Labs just published a paper showing how wrist-based sEMG tech could reshape how we interact with computers.
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