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 might ditch the 'Elite' tag and go with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for its next chip
By Jay Bonggolto published
No 'Elite' in sight A fresh leak reveals Snapdragon 8s Gen 4’s launch plans and how it one-ups its predecessor.

The Moto Razr Plus 2025 could arrive soon with a much-needed hardware upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
hardware glow-up The Moto Razr Plus (2025) is gearing up for launch with a serious hardware boost.

The OnePlus 13T just inched closer to launch with fresh details surfacing
By Jay Bonggolto published
new whispers A new leak spills more details on the upcoming OnePlus 13T.

YouTube's video stream is glitching out for some viewers
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blurry videos? YouTube users on various platforms are dealing with a major drop in streaming quality.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's new One UI 7 beta is crushing bugs before its April debut
By Jay Bonggolto published
tons of fixes The Galaxy S24 Ultra's One UI 7 beta 5 is squashing a bunch of bugs.

Kids with Android phones can now tap and pay with Google Wallet
By Jay Bonggolto published
tap-to-pay is here Google Wallet just made paying safer and easier for kids.

Gemini is taking over Chromebooks, leaving Google Assistant in the dust
By Jay Bonggolto published
Assistant's out, Gemini's in Chromebooks are getting smarter and easier to use.

Roku’s autoplay ads on startup are rubbing users the wrong way
By Jay Bonggolto published
real test of chill Roku is pushing its luck with startup video ads.

Google is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
Spring cleaning More Google Assistant features are disappearing as the Gemini switch gets closer.

The Galaxy S25 Edge might surprise with higher prices for certain models
By Jay Bonggolto published
price bump Galaxy S25 Edge price, colors, and storage options for Europe just leaked.

A fresh Pixel 9a unboxing video just dropped, leaving nothing to the imagination
By Jay Bonggolto published
jumping the gun Google Pixel 9a unboxing video shows off all the deets on YouTube.

Here’s our first look at Google’s upcoming icon shape customization for Pixel phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
shape your icons The Pixel Launcher is set to get custom icon shapes in an upcoming Android update.

Google tightens the reins on Chrome shopping plugins amid Honey link scandal
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more rogue affiliates Chrome extensions can no longer mess with affiliate links or fake discounts.

Google wants games to run smoother and play seamlessly across devices with new updates
By Jay Bonggolto published
smoother gaming Google announces new tools and titles to elevate your play across mobile and PC.

One UI 7 finally gives the Galaxy Z Fold 6 a taste of that Pixel Fold trick
By Jay Bonggolto published
big upgrades One UI 7 brings some big upgrades to the Galaxy Z Fold 6.

OnePlus' compact flagship phone may finally have a launch date
By Jay Bonggolto published
on the horizon Looks like OnePlus's small but mighty phone is dropping in May.

Google just scrapped a handy Play Store feature you didn’t know existed
By Jay Bonggolto published
Sneaky Google Google stealthily nixed the app-sharing feature in the Play Store.

Google Messages is shaking things up again for better or worse
By Jay Bonggolto published
it just won't quit Google Messages is in a constant state of UI flux, apparently.

Ray-Ban and Meta unveil new smart glasses, but good luck snagging a pair
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tech meets high fashion These limited-edition Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses bring runway style, and their price tag is just as bold.

Chromebooks are getting smarter about battery life with next ChromeOS update
By Jay Bonggolto published
charge limits ChromeOS is getting a charge limit option, so you can keep your battery in better shape.

Some Pixel phones are acting up with a weird display glitch
By Jay Bonggolto published
screen jitters Google's March Pixel update rolled out some small improvements and fixes, but it might’ve also brought along a pesky screen glitch.

The DOJ’s latest proposal still wants Google to cut Chrome loose
By Jay Bonggolto published
hammering it home The DOJ is sticking to its guns, pushing Google to sell off Chrome.

A Google Maps bug is wiping out Timeline history for some users
By Jay Bonggolto published
MIA Some users are seeing their Google Maps Timeline history disappear out of nowhere.
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