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
YouTube says the latest video slowdowns aren't part of its effort against ad-blockers
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Don't skip the ads After reports of lagging videos for users using ad blockers, YouTube says it's just a coincidence, not a sneaky penalty for skipping ads.
Samsung loses top spot as the world’s biggest smartphone maker to Apple
By Jay Bonggolto published
top dog no more For the first time, Apple is the biggest smartphone maker worldwide.
New Google Maps feature keeps you guided when you're in a tunnel
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No more GPS freakouts Google Maps on Android now uses Bluetooth beacons to keep you on track, even deep down.
The Redmi Note 13 phones finally make their way to international markets
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Almost premium The Redmi Note 13 series is out worldwide, and the phones pack fancy features at friendly prices.
Big Galaxy S24 leak reveals Samsung's strategy against Google's Pixel phone
By Jay Bonggolto published
Game on, Pixel! The upcoming Galaxy S24 series could get software love for seven years, with full Android and One UI updates in the mix.
This Samsung tablet doesn't get a red carpet in the US, but it's easy on the wallet
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low-key tablet This affordable Samsung tablet quietly makes its way to the US market.
Google adds a simpler sharing option to its Workspace apps
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click and go Google makes it easier to share stuff in Workspace apps with a new dropdown option on the sharing button.
Beeper Mini exits the Play Store thanks to the iMessage chaos
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sayonara Beeper Mini has been yanked from the Play Store, but iMessage remains a 'Labs' feature in Beeper Cloud for now.
WhatsApp's advanced text formatting tools are taking shape in latest beta
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farewell plain texts Meta's WhatsApp is spicing things up in the beta channel with new text formatting tools.
Secret Samsung AI features for typing and note-taking just got leaked
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Tone master Some sneak peeks of upcoming AI features for Samsung Keyboard and Samsung Notes apps have just spilled.
Future smartphones might never need charging again thanks to this battery
By Jay Bonggolto published
Energizer Bunny of phones Betavolt Technology is developing an atomic energy battery that could power commercial devices for 50 years without needing a charge.
Meta wants to shield teens from sensitive content on Instagram and Facebook
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kid mode Instagram and Facebook are hiding triggering posts from teens as part of Meta's effort to look out for their well-being.
Tensor-powered Pixel phones may be in for an unusual upgrade
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Pixel Power-Up A rare upgrade apparently coming to all Tensor-powered Pixel phones will boost performance and enhance long-term support down the road.
New Galaxy S24 leak spoils the surprise ahead of Samsung's Unpacked event
By Jay Bonggolto published
the secret's out With the excitement building up for this month's Galaxy Unpacked event, the complete specs for the Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones have popped up.
Google drops big upgrades and new features for Chromecast at CES 2024
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more casting options Google Chromecast's new features and expansion, announced at CES 2024, are all about smooth media transfer between your devices.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 might be hitting US shelves soon
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Going stateside Samsung seems ready to release the Galaxy Tab A9 tablets in the U.S., based on a listing that's no longer available.
Clearing your Chrome browsing history on Android is now easier than ever
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Better browsing Google Chrome on Android has gained a handy method for clearing your browsing history more quickly.
Google Maps' navigation experience quietly gets a huge upgrade
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navigation boost The Google Maps app on mobile and Android Auto now displays 3D buildings while you're navigating.
Forget flagships, the OnePlus Ace 3 rocks solid specs for less
By Jay Bonggolto published
a mid-range steal The OnePlus Ace 3 seems like a really cool phone in the upper mid-range category.
The Galaxy Watch companion app is acting up for some Samsung and Pixel users
By Jay Bonggolto published
Heads up! It seems like the January 2024 update on Pixel phones is giving some Galaxy Watch owners a headache.
Android Auto gives you one less excuse to skip video calls while driving
By Jay Bonggolto published
in-car meetings Microsoft has confirmed that Teams is hitting Android Auto in February.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra might still snap impressive zoomed-in shots despite a rumored downgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Zoom Boom The Galaxy S24 Ultra's sample shots supposedly prove its camera game is on point at 10x zoom, outshining its predecessor.
It took Gmail almost forever to add this handy option on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
playing catch-up Get ready for the Gmail Android app to finally drop that "Select All" button you've been wishing for.