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 Pixel Watch July update is out to squash an emergency bug, but only some folks are in luck
By Jay Bonggolto published
Finally here Pixel Watch gets an unexpected July patch, but only in a few countries.

Samsung just supercharged these handy Good Lock modules for One UI 8
By Jay Bonggolto published
getting buffed Good Lock's One UI 8 update cranks up the fun for home screen customization.

Google is taking the hackers to court over a major Android fraud ring
By Jay Bonggolto published
Malware in the box Google is taking legal aim at the minds behind BadBox 2.0, the botnet that quietly crept into 10 million knockoff Android devices.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 finally pulls ahead of the Flip in sales in Korea
By Jay Bonggolto published
Plot twist In Korea, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is racking up more pre-orders than the Flip 7.

Google Pixel 10 leak flaunts way more daring colors this time around
By Jay Bonggolto published
New shades Four Pixel 10 colors just surfaced early, but fan-favorite Porcelain might be sitting this one out.

Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 packs Google’s newest round of bug fixes
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google is pushing out Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 to Pixels now.

Looks like the Pixel Watch 4 won't hit your wallet as hard as people thought
By Jay Bonggolto published
no need to panic The Pixel Watch 4 might actually keep its price tag steady, which is a relief for everyone worried about a jump.

Pixel Watch 4 could finally tackle what’s been holding Google’s wearables back
By Jay Bonggolto published
Much-needed upgrades Looks like Google is making the Pixel Watch 4 way easier to repair.

Google is giving OpenAI more computing power to keep up with everyone’s AI cravings
By Jay Bonggolto published
Talk about unexpected Even the AI giant can’t go it alone, and now it’s leaning on its biggest competitor just to keep up.

OnePlus launches a little cable upgrade you didn’t know your charger was missing
By Jay Bonggolto published
less cable clutter OnePlus unveiled a new combo cable that charges your phone and smartwatch all at once.

Google Phone app's simpler layout is now hitting more devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
Big Makeover The minimalist Google Phone look is rolling out to more users, whether you like it or not.

Turns out Gmail's AI email summaries aren't as secure as we thought
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gemini’s Blind Spot Hackers can apparently hijack Google Gemini to spit out fake email recaps and pull off phishing tricks.

Motorola teases flashy new lifestyle collaboration, possibly for the 2025 Razr
By Jay Bonggolto published
Swarovski bling and all Motorola gives us a sneak peek at a glitzy Razr Swarovski Edition with a bold new look.

Pixel Watch 4 might stick with the same chip as its predecessors
By Jay Bonggolto published
no major upgrade The Pixel Watch 4 might just be recycling the same old chip again.

Google is doubling down on cybersecurity using AI
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI Powerhouse Google’s AI quietly steps up cybersecurity — here’s how it’s staying a step ahead of hackers.

NFL sidelines are getting a Sony upgrade with new coach headsets
By Jay Bonggolto published
Next-Gen Sideline Sound Sony and the NFL have teamed up to build a brand-new headset from the ground up for NFL coaches.

HMD is pulling the plug on Nokia phones in the US
By Jay Bonggolto published
double dead US market says goodbye to new Nokia phones as HMD Global pulls out.

Surprise One UI 8 Watch update is reviving this legacy Galaxy Watch
By Jay Bonggolto published
Surprise twist Samsung is giving the Galaxy Watch 4 lineup a surprise comeback with the One UI 8 Watch update.

Good luck snagging the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE from your carrier
By Jay Bonggolto published
Hard to come by It looks like none of the big three U.S. carriers are picking up the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE.

This could be our first look at the next Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
By Jay Bonggolto published
Two styles, one upgrade Leaked renders of the upcoming Ray-Ban Meta glasses hint at two distinct styles.

Google is sprucing up Android's photo picker in a big way
By Jay Bonggolto published
Find pictures faster Android's photo picker is getting a search bar.

VITURE’s new smart glasses lineup is here, and it's not holding back
By Jay Bonggolto published
Ditch the screen Viture’s Luma Pro XR glasses are out now, and more models are on the way.

New Pixel 10 colors have been leaked, bringing some unexpected storage treats
By Jay Bonggolto published
mix-and-match Certain Pixel 10 colors might be locked behind storage tiers.
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