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
Qualcomm teases another flagship chipset coming out in March
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mixing things up It looks like Qualcomm is serious about mixing things up with its flagship chip lineup.
iPhone users in the EU can use Google Maps for default navigation starting next year
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Apple Maps who? Apple is letting iPhone users in Europe ditch Apple Maps and use Google Maps instead if they want.
The Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with a security feature not found on older models
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best budget phones Samsung's new Galaxy A55 and A35 5G got you covered for years to come with software updates.
WhatsApp is showing you straight up if your chats are encrypted
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no digging required WhatsApp is trying out a new feature that lets you know instantly if your chats are encrypted.
Google just let the Pixel 8a cat out of the bag
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it's confirmed Google has low-key admitted that the Pixel 8a is in the making.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite could get a minor refresh in 2024
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same design, new brain A new Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) leak shows it's rocking the same hardware but with a fresh Exynos chip.
Google Phone might be making it super easy to switch to a Meet video call
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a tap away Google's Phone app might let you switch to video calls with just a tap during your regular calls.
Honor teases a new Magic 6 version with a weird camera design
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uncanny design Honor just teased a tricked-out version of the Magic 6 with a crazy camera layout.
Here's our first look at Motorola's next flagship Android phone
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it's in the fabric A new leak shows off the Motorola Edge 50 Pro's fabric-like pattern on the back and unique colors.
The regular Google Pixel 8 will miss out the Pro version's on-device AI
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missing out Google says Gemini Nano won't grace the Pixel 8 due to 'hardware limitations.'
Here's how WhatsApp and Messenger will become interoperable in the EU
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WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are opening up to other apps in Europe, but your messages will still be scrambled thanks to E2EE.
Infinix is gunning for the top Android phones with the Note 40 Pro Plus
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budget flagship? The Infinix Note 40 series will mark the company's first foray into the flagship phone race.
Google Fi's unlimited group plans are now more expensive
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heads up! Google bumped up the price for some of its Fi unlimited plans, and it'll take effect on April 4.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8a might not be as wallet-friendly as expected
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not so budget-friendly? The Google Pixel 8a will be a major upgrade from the 7a, but it's supposedly going to cost more than previous A-series models.
Tecno Camon 20 Pro and Camon 20 Premier review: Decent choices for everyday use
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not bad The Tecno Camon 20 series rocks in a crowded market, earning props for its awesome features at affordable price points.
Facebook, Instagram, and Threads return after service hiccup
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It's not just you People are getting logged out of Meta's apps, and even passwords and authentication codes aren't working.
Vivo's next foldable phone might be the most powerful one yet
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A spec beast A new leak just revealed the key specs of the Vivo X Fold 3 series, and it could pack some serious top-notch features.
This Android Auto update cuts down on distractions when you're driving
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drive safely Android Auto's new update helps you stay focused while driving by limiting distractions on your screen.
WhatsApp may let you pick which third-party chat apps can talk to it
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laying the groundwork A new beta release provides clues about WhatsApp getting on board with third-party chats.
YouTube's version of TikTok video editing tool is now out in more countries
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wider rollout YouTube's Create app, rivaling TikTok's creative features, is now available in 21 countries.
Google's new app uses AI to solve math problems
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digital math wizard Google's new Photomath app can solve problems for you with the power of AI.
Google Drive update makes videos load faster and refreshes the search experience
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speed boost A new update will speed up the loading of videos on Google Drive and make it easier to search for items.
Finding old messages on WhatsApp just got easier on Android
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search by date You can now search chats in WhatsApp based on the date they happened.