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
Google calls out the DOJ for its 'extreme' plan to break up its search business
By Jay Bonggolto published
heavy-handed approach Google slams the DOJ's over-the-top proposal.
The OPPO Find X8 series is taking the fight to the iPhone 16 globally
By Jay Bonggolto published
a familiar upgrade OPPO's Find X8 series is spreading its wings and taking flight worldwide.
Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy unit gives us a better view of its fresh design
By Jay Bonggolto published
A subtle shift Samsung's next top-tier flagship model not be changing much.
Google is giving Windows on Arm some more love with a native Drive app
By Jay Bonggolto published
small win One of the leading cloud storage services is now on Windows on Arm.
Android 16 has a new trick to put a damper on annoying app pings
By Jay Bonggolto published
notification time-out Android 16's notification timeout will bring some much-needed peace and quiet.
Google TV is asking users if homescreen ads are a vibe or a buzzkill
By Jay Bonggolto published
feeling overwhelmed? Google TV is running a survey asking users if its homescreen ads are over the top.
Telegram rolls out its biggest mini app update ever
By Jay Bonggolto published
mini app revolution Telegram's mini-apps now go full screen on your phone.
Older Nest cameras are getting the Google Home app treatment
By Jay Bonggolto published
Home app-friendly Google is bringing more old Nest cams into the Home app.
Google could be forced to sell off Chrome to level the search playing field
By Jay Bonggolto published
tackling monopoly US lawyers are reportedly plotting to sever Chrome and Android from Google's grip.
More Motorola phones are getting the Android 15 upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
Android 15 party Seven more Motorola devices are picking up the Android 15 update.
Your Samsung phone is about to double as a digital key for certain Audi cars
By Jay Bonggolto published
Future of car keys Samsung Wallet is unlocking Digital Key support for certain Audi vehicles.
Every OnePlus 13 color might go global for the first time
By Jay Bonggolto published
Stunning Colors Unlike before, all OnePlus 13 colors are said to be available globally, with leaked configurations revealing more details.
Google Play unveils its top apps and games of 2024
By Jay Bonggolto published
best of 2024 Check out the apps and games that snagged top spots in Google Play’s 2024 lineup.
Google's new app secures your chats with a twist
By Jay Bonggolto published
A digital handshake Google's new app verifies your chat partners, so you can chat with confidence.
OnePlus 13 sharpens up its camera just in time for its global launch
By Jay Bonggolto published
microscopic upgrade OnePlus 13's latest update adds a super close-up camera mode.
This three-year-old Pixel phone surprisingly receives one last update
By Jay Bonggolto published
end of the road Three months after support officially ended, Google is rolling out one last update for the Pixel 5a.
Google Maps' new update helps you plan your holidays and skip the crowds
By Jay Bonggolto published
hassle-free holiday Plan your perfect holiday getaway with Maps' new features.
Amazon Freevee's days are numbered as Prime Video's ad-supported tier picks up steam
By Jay Bonggolto published
Freevee's farewell Amazon pulls the plug on Freevee and moves the content over to Prime Video.
Pixel phones now use AI to detect scam calls in real-time
By Jay Bonggolto published
Scam shield Gemini AI is now guarding your Pixel against spam calls and sketchy apps.
LG’s stretchable screen is pushing the limits and bending like never before
By Jay Bonggolto published
bendy as Laffy Taffy LG's new display is a shapeshifter, stretching from palm-sized to tablet-sized.
Wear OS 5 rollout resumes for all Pixel Watch models, but there's a caveat
By Jay Bonggolto published
back on track The Pixel Watch 1 and Watch 2 are getting the Wear OS 5 update again after September’s hiccups.
Gemini Live could soon start messing around with your files
By Jay Bonggolto published
your file buddy Gemini Live could soon be able to manage and interact with your files directly.
The Nothing Phone 2a gets its second taste of Android 15 beta
By Jay Bonggolto published
another treat The Phone 2a gets a new Android 15 beta with shared widgets.
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