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 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.

Samsung's Galaxy Ring may soon come in more sizes
By Jay Bonggolto published
More options Samsung's Galaxy Ring could be coming in more sizes soon.

Samsung hit with a $192 million fine for infringing on wireless charging patents
By Jay Bonggolto published
slap on the wrist Samsung was found to have infringed on five wireless charging patents owned by Mojo Mobility.

Google beats EU antitrust case, avoids $1.7B fine for ad monopoly
By Jay Bonggolto published
For once Google scores win as court overturns EU’s $1.7 billion AdSense antitrust ruling in 2019.

Google's Circle to Search might soon break out of its Pixel and Galaxy bubble
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more exclusivity Circle to Search could be headed for a wider circle.

Google's new partnership could be the cure for Wear OS's health data headaches
By Jay Bonggolto published
it's about time Google joins forces with Apple's arch-rival to give Wear OS watches a health boost.

Google TV just made finding free content on The Roku Channel even easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
binge-worthy You can now explore Roku channels directly through Google TV's search feature.

Instagram is rolling out a restricted version of its app for teens
By Jay Bonggolto published
teen-ified Instagram Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts to automatically add built-in protections for teens, giving parents peace of mind about their online safety.

Google Contacts just gave its contact creation a fresh coat of paint
By Jay Bonggolto published
simpler than ever Google Contacts is now rolling out its revamped contact creation page to more users.

Your old Fitbit and Pixel Watches are picking up a free Fitbit Premium health feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
a sweet upgrade Level up your fitness routine with the free Daily Readiness Score on your older Fitbit or Pixel Watch.

Android 15 brings lock screen widgets back to life on tablets
By Jay Bonggolto published
long-awaited return Lock screen widgets have finally returned on Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 for tablets.

Google is making it harder to sideload apps on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
limited option Android apps can now demand downloads through Google Play, putting the brakes on sideloading.

The Galaxy S24 FE could see a price bump that no one’s asking for
By Jay Bonggolto published
Not cool Bad news for budget-friendly Galaxy fans: The S24 FE might be getting pricier.

Oppo's next flagship phone makes a surprise appearance before its official debut
By Jay Bonggolto published
live pics The Oppo Find X8 might take a page from Apple's playbook with a Dynamic Island-inspired notification center, as shown in a real-world image.
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