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
OPPO's Find X8 series is borrowing a page from Samsung's camera playbook
By Jay Bonggolto published
goodbye camera glare OPPO's Find X8 series is set to feature a camera trick we've seen Samsung do before.
One UI 7's stable version is coming with the Galaxy S25 next year
By Jay Bonggolto published
taking a backseat Samsung has confirmed that One UI 7 beta won’t roll out until end of this year.
Amazon beefs up the Fire HD 8 lineup with AI and more memory
By Jay Bonggolto published
faster and smarter The Fire HD 8, now packing 50% more RAM and generative AI features, is up for grabs at just $55 for a limited time.
Google is making Gemini Nano available for all Android apps
By Jay Bonggolto published
Android app co-pilot Android app developers can now get hands-on with Gemini Nano on the Pixel 9 for experimental use.
You can now control your Galaxy Buds on more devices beyond Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
anywhere you go The Google Pixel Buds web app just landed on Windows and macOS.
Google could give its Phone app a fresh coat of Apple-inspired paint
By Jay Bonggolto published
iPhone vibes Google seems to be tinkering with a new incoming call look for its Phone app.
Looks like Google Meet is about to exit Google TV and Android TV
By Jay Bonggolto published
biting the dust Google may be ditching the Meet app on Android TV and Google TV.
The first OEM to drop Android 15 updates is one you'd never guess
By Jay Bonggolto published
beat to the punch The Android 15 update is rolling out, but probably not to your phone yet.
The FTC is stepping up its fight against fake AI promises and scams
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI crackdown The FTC is going after AI companies that are making promises they can't keep.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series is here, but one major thing is missing
By Jay Bonggolto published
a missing piece The Galaxy Tab S10 lineup is barely different from last year, now featuring MediaTek chipsets in both models.
Spotify's AI Playlist is now spinning tunes in more regions
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI DJ Spotify is rolling out its AI Playlist feature to even more countries.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting a bunch of AI upgrades and live translation
By Jay Bonggolto published
smarter spectacles Ray-Ban Meta glasses have new AI features for reminders, QR code scanning, and expanded real-time translation support.
X's (Twitter) block button is losing its bite
By Jay Bonggolto published
so much for privacy X/Twitter is letting blocked users view posts, but they won’t be able to interact with them.
These budget phones' screen protection and water resistance might outdo most flagships
By Jay Bonggolto published
Flagship-level protection Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro series is getting a durability upgrade with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP69 protection.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is leveling up your Google Meet video calls
By Jay Bonggolto published
double the fun The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is now the only phone with this exclusive Google Meet feature.
The FCC is charging AT&T $1.46 for every person that got their data stolen
By Jay Bonggolto published
getting off easy The FCC fined AT&T for failing to implement proper data retention policies, leading to a security breach.
Samsung's Galaxy Ring may soon come in more sizes
By Jay Bonggolto published
More options Samsung's Galaxy Ring could be coming in more sizes soon.
Samsung hit with a $192 million fine for infringing on wireless charging patents
By Jay Bonggolto published
slap on the wrist Samsung was found to have infringed on five wireless charging patents owned by Mojo Mobility.
Google beats EU antitrust case, avoids $1.7B fine for ad monopoly
By Jay Bonggolto published
For once Google scores win as court overturns EU’s $1.7 billion AdSense antitrust ruling in 2019.
Google's Circle to Search might soon break out of its Pixel and Galaxy bubble
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more exclusivity Circle to Search could be headed for a wider circle.
Google's new partnership could be the cure for Wear OS's health data headaches
By Jay Bonggolto published
it's about time Google joins forces with Apple's arch-rival to give Wear OS watches a health boost.
Google TV just made finding free content on The Roku Channel even easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
binge-worthy You can now explore Roku channels directly through Google TV's search feature.
Instagram is rolling out a restricted version of its app for teens
By Jay Bonggolto published
teen-ified Instagram Instagram is rolling out Teen Accounts to automatically add built-in protections for teens, giving parents peace of mind about their online safety.
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