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

You can now ask Google Maps for spot and activity ideas thanks to Gemini
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI travel buddy Google Maps will soon offer activity ideas, Gemini-powered review summaries, and answers to your questions about places.

Nothing unveils the Phone 2a Plus with a glow-up back that shines in the dark
By Jay Bonggolto published
glow-in-the-dark Nothing's latest phone glows in the dark, though tracking it down in stores might be a challenge.

Netflix now has a seamless way for you to revisit and share your favorite scenes
By Jay Bonggolto published
save the 'moments' Netflix now lets you save and share the best scenes from your favorite movies and shows.

Samsung is expanding its brick-and-mortar repair network across the US
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
new repair spots Samsung is opening 300 additional US stores for phone repairs.

Google’s Gemini AI is swooping into Gmail on the web to supercharge your email
By Jay Bonggolto published
Gemini to the rescue Gmail's new AI writing buddy comes to its web version to help you craft and refine emails.

The future of Google's Pixel Watches is looking mighty powerful
By Jay Bonggolto published
hardware revolution A Tensor-powered Pixel Watch might be on the horizon.

The OnePlus 13 might pack the biggest battery yet in the company's flagship line
By Jay Bonggolto published
a battery behemoth New teasers reveal the OnePlus 13's battery and charging specs ahead of its October 31 launch.

Samsung's Galaxy A56 might finally get the camera upgrade we've been waiting for
By Jay Bonggolto published
much-needed boost The Galaxy A56's leaked camera specs are a mixed bag.

Samsung's Android 15 update gets an up-close reveal in this One UI 7 hands-on video
By Jay Bonggolto published
Sneak peek Here’s our clearest look yet at Samsung’s delayed Android 15 update.

Future Pixel phone chips could leap ahead with the same process nodes as iPhones
By Jay Bonggolto last updated
dethrone the iPhone? A new leak hints that future Pixels could score an iPhone-level chip upgrade.

Arm is pulling the plug on Qualcomm's chip design license
By Jay Bonggolto published
a major blow Arm's unexpected move is a major blow to Qualcomm.

Google Chat's floating tabs are getting a splash of Material You color
By Jay Bonggolto published
Material You glow-up Google Chat's bottom bar is getting a Material You refresh for a more cohesive look.

Google Messages now has smarter detection to tackle tricky scam messages
By Jay Bonggolto published
closing the loopholes Google Messages is leveling up its scam-busting capabilities.

Find My Device on Android is finally adding a much-awaited login method
By Jay Bonggolto published
The wait is over The Find My Device app on Android finally got around to adding biometric login support.

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is dropping in November and could be the fastest phone around
By Jay Bonggolto published
gaming powerhouse ASUS is about to launch the ROG Phone 9, powered by a beastly Snapdragon chipset.

DOOGEE unveils the first 5G rugged phone in its S series
By Jay Bonggolto published
Tough as nails The DOOGEE S200 features a Mecha design and packs a 100MP camera with a morpho imaging algorithm.

The Google TV Streamer's best feature comes to more streaming devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
home panel The Google TV Streamer's Home panel is finally available for older Chromecast and other Google TV models.

Chrome's 'Listen to this page' now lets you hear articles while doing other tasks
By Jay Bonggolto published
Want to multitask? This handy Chrome for Android accessibility feature is now even more useful.

Motorola is finally catching up to Samsung and Google with these AI features
By Jay Bonggolto published
It took a while Google's Circle to Search is coming to Motorola phones.

Google Meet app's original version is officially gone for good
By Jay Bonggolto published
RIP Google is shutting down the original version of Meet to simplify its video conferencing lineup.

Looks like the Galaxy Z Fold 6 'Slim' might just be around the corner
By Jay Bonggolto published
Get ready to fold The launch date for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition might've slipped out.

Mobvoi's new TicWatch promises great battery life despite its feature-packed arsenal
By Jay Bonggolto published
a power player The TicWatch Atlas is a sturdy smartwatch that packs in advanced features like a heat map and emergency SOS functionality.

Motorola is testing AI that skips words and gets straight to doing what you ask
By Jay Bonggolto published
Moto AI Motorola’s proof-of-concept LAM tech lets your phone understand your surroundings in order to tackle tough tasks with just a few words.
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