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
Check out the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold flaunting its official case in the wild
By Jay Bonggolto published
caught red-handed Someone's out and about with the new Pixel 9 Pro Fold, and it's got the full Google protection.
Samsung's new Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Kids Edition can handle anything kids throw at it
By Jay Bonggolto published
digital playground The Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 'Kids Edition' comes with a fun 'Puffy Cover' for $269.
Google Maps finally steals one of the best Waze features
By Jay Bonggolto published
Less traffic, more parking Google Maps now offers simpler incident reporting, plus you can see building entrances and nearby parking spots.
Google Lens and Circle to Search are getting an 'About this image' feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
fighting fake images Google's making it easier to get rid of deepfakes and adding 'About this image' to Circle to Search and Google Lens.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus is here, and it's got a chip no one else has
By Jay Bonggolto published
Same size, bigger brain The Nothing Phone 2a Plus packs a punchier processor without bulking up.
Circle to Search is coming to Chrome on desktop via Google Lens
By Jay Bonggolto published
drag and search Your Chrome searches are about to get a visual upgrade with Lens.
Samsung has allegedly put the brakes on the One UI 7 beta rollout
By Jay Bonggolto published
on hold Samsung is said to have put the One UI 7 beta launch on hold for now.
WhatsApp is making it a snap to react with a double tap
By Jay Bonggolto published
double-tap fest Want to heart a message fast? WhatsApp's got you covered with a new double-tap trick.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra won't probably blow your mind with its battery life
By Jay Bonggolto published
Not looking good Leaked info on the Galaxy S25 Ultra reveals underwhelming battery and charging specs.
A massive Pixel 9 leak ruins the suspense ahead of Google's big event
By Jay Bonggolto published
The secrets are out Google's Pixel 9 surprise party just got crashed.
Samsung's One UI 7 might take a big page out of Apple's iOS playbook
By Jay Bonggolto published
ditching the old look One UI 7 could be leaning hard into iOS aesthetics with its new design elements.
Google is making it easier to follow the Olympic Games with new TV and Play features
By Jay Bonggolto published
Olympic overload Google is now the "Official Search AI Partner" for Team USA, using AI to highlight athletes and boost Olympic coverage.
Samsung reportedly boosts Galaxy Ring production to match soaring demand
By Jay Bonggolto published
Selling like hotcakes Samsung's Galaxy Ring is said to be way more popular than expected, so the company is apparently making a ton more to keep up.
Google Play Points is handing out Pixel devices and more prizes
By Jay Bonggolto published
Want a Pixel? New Google Play Points rewards include chances to win Pixel devices, Razer gaming products and more.
Blackmagic's Camera app comes to more Android phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
Expanded Compatibility Blackmagic Camera app is upping its game with support for more Android phones.
Google Gemini is about to sound totally different
By Jay Bonggolto published
breath of fresh air Google is experimenting with a fresh voice for its Gemini app on Android.
Google is sweetening the Pixel 9 Pro pre-order deal with a limited-edition bonus
By Jay Bonggolto published
early bird promo Pre-order the Pixel 9 Pro in select countries, and Google will toss in a special limited-edition collectible.
TECNO Camon 30 Premier 5G review: A great phone, if you can find it
By Jay Bonggolto published
ace bundles In the budget phone showdown, the TECNO Camon 30 Premier 5G is ready to compete.
Forget budget-friendly, the Pixel Watch 3 price rumors are brutal
By Jay Bonggolto published
lookin' pricier Get ready to shell out an extra €50 to €100 for the next Pixel Watch compared to the Pixel Watch 2.
Huge Microsoft Windows outage disrupts services globally
By Jay Bonggolto published
massive outage A CrowdStrike Falcon update is triggering BSODs on Windows PCs, resulting in widespread service disruptions across the world.
Google confirms the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is real in official tease
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's official Here's your first official look at the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
WhatsApp is testing a new look for status updates on Android and AI Studio
By Jay Bonggolto published
cleaner and smarter Spot a new status update interface in the works for WhatsApp's Android version, as well as additional third-party AI chatbots.
Android 15 Beta 4 is here as the stable release gets closer
By Jay Bonggolto published
preening for debut Android 15 Beta 4 has arrived, polishing things up just before the public launch.
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