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

Mixed reports about a separate Bluetooth S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra have fans puzzled
By Jay Bonggolto published
S Pen saga So, does the Galaxy S25 Ultra actually have a Bluetooth S Pen?

Google could soon let you tweak your Pixel's vibration pattern
By Jay Bonggolto published
unique alert profiles Google might be bringing granular control to your phone's vibration pattern.

The OnePlus Open 2’s slim design could mean a thinner camera bump
By Jay Bonggolto published
less bulky A new batch of Oppo Find N5 images has surfaced, showing off its front display and rear camera setup.

Some Galaxy S25 users start seeing an iPhone-style battery feature pop up
By Jay Bonggolto published
battery stats Samsung's latest flagship series now lets you check battery health, cycle count, and first use date right in the settings.

Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 gets its hands dirty fixing a slew of performance issues
By Jay Bonggolto published
bug squasher Android 15 QPR2 Beta 3 cleans up a ton of issues users and developers have been calling out.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lock screen keeps you in the loop on sports and directions
By Jay Bonggolto published
always-on info hub Google announced new Android features coming to the Samsung Galaxy S25 series.

Chromebooks are getting new real-time controls and engagement tools for educators
By Jay Bonggolto published
Chromebooks now have 'Class Tools' for real-time controls and engagement between educators and students.

The OnePlus Open 2 could be half the thickness of an iPhone
By Jay Bonggolto published
Thin as air OPPO Find N5 leak hints at a super-slim OnePlus Open 2.

Android 15 is finally here for the Nothing Phone (1) and CMF Phone 1
By Jay Bonggolto published
Android 15 for all Two more Nothing phones get the stable Android 15 update with Nothing OS 3.0.

The Pixel 9 series looks even sweeter with Google's latest offer
By Jay Bonggolto published
Sweeten the deal The Pixel 9 phones just got even more tempting for YouTube Premium subscribers.

Android 16 might give the volume UI a visually refreshing new look
By Jay Bonggolto published
spiff it up Looks like Android 16 is getting a volume control makeover.

WhatsApp wants to make it easier to use Meta AI from your home screen
By Jay Bonggolto published
One tap away Get ready for Meta AI at your fingertips with WhatsApp's new home screen shortcut.

ASUS locks in the launch date for the Zenfone 12 Ultra
By Jay Bonggolto published
Launching soon ASUS is back to big phones yet again as it confirms the Zenfone 12 Ultra launch date.

YouTube Music is giving artist pages a slick new makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
Get ready to groove YouTube Music is spicing up artist pages with a 'Top songs' carousel.

OnePlus Open 2 might outdo the Honor Magic V3 as the world's slimmest foldable
By Jay Bonggolto published
Slim foldable showdown The OnePlus Open 2 might challenge the slimness limits of foldable phones.

Google squashes a few Pixel bugs in Android 15 QPR2 Beta 2.1
By Jay Bonggolto published
bug-smashing refresh Google’s Android 15 beta just got a quick patch to tackle some pesky bugs.

Android Auto appears to be expanding its horizons beyond just cars
By Jay Bonggolto published
new territory Android Auto is about to hit the road in more types of vehicles.

Google TV's Gemini upgrade promises smarter and more enjoyable viewing experience
By Jay Bonggolto published
future of TV The next-gen Google TVs will let you chat with Gemini hands-free.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Book 5 lineup boasts AI smarts and cross-device connectivity
By Jay Bonggolto published
future of laptops Samsung’s new Galaxy Book laptops put AI and smooth connectivity in the spotlight.

The Galaxy S25 and Ultra are rocking blue hues and MagSafe-inspired cases in fresh leak
By Jay Bonggolto published
new shades The Samsung Galaxy S25 series leaked out again, and we're getting whispers about the colors it'll come in.

The Galaxy S24 might have faster fingerprint unlocks with One UI 7 beta
By Jay Bonggolto published
faster scans The next One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 might make fingerprint unlock blazing fast.

OnePlus 13 and 13R cases could get a stylish and useful makeover
By Jay Bonggolto published
a whole lot sexier Something special is brewing for OnePlus 13 and 13R case designs.

Your Galaxy S25 purchase could get you free Gemini Advanced access
By Jay Bonggolto published
sweetening the deal Grab a Galaxy S25, and you might score free Gemini Advanced access.
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