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

Chrome for Android is getting extensions, but not like you’d expect
By Jay Bonggolto published
Early look This new Chrome version might just be the key to unlocking extensions on Android.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE series is official, but it’s not exactly blowing us away
By Jay Bonggolto published
Yawn The Tab S10 FE Plus ups the screen size but trims down the camera count from last year’s model.

Dbrand wants you to 'Touch Grass' and destress with its new cases, and no it's not an April Fools' prank
By Jay Bonggolto published
Lawn vibes Dbrand just dropped grass-textured cases and skins—no, it's not a joke.

Google Maps is giving your ETA screen a glow-up on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
now looking sharp Google Maps spices up your route planning with a directions overview redesign.

This potential Pixel Screenshots update could really put the app in the spotlight
By Jay Bonggolto published
getting a nudge Pixel 9's AI-powered Screenshots app might get its own home screen widget.

Galaxy S25 caught testing Samsung’s upcoming One UI 8 (Android 16) update
By Jay Bonggolto published
Expect the unexpected The Galaxy S25 could get One UI 8.0 faster than older models got One UI 7.

Take a sneak peek at the official accessories for the Galaxy Tab S10 FE
By Jay Bonggolto published
First glance A new leak just showed off the accessories Samsung might bring to the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series.

The Nothing Phone 3a series might eventually put a price on its new AI perks
By Jay Bonggolto published
hidden fee? Nothing Phone 3a’s AI hub might come with a hefty price tag in the future.

Qualcomm might ditch the 'Elite' tag and go with Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 for its next chip
By Jay Bonggolto published
No 'Elite' in sight A fresh leak reveals Snapdragon 8s Gen 4’s launch plans and how it one-ups its predecessor.

The Motorola Razr Plus 2025 could arrive soon with a much-needed hardware upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
hardware glow-up The Motorola Razr Plus (2025) is gearing up for launch with a serious hardware boost.

The OnePlus 13T just inched closer to launch with fresh details surfacing
By Jay Bonggolto published
new whispers A new leak spills more details on the upcoming OnePlus 13T.

YouTube's video stream is glitching out for some viewers
By Jay Bonggolto published
Blurry videos? YouTube users on various platforms are dealing with a major drop in streaming quality.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's new One UI 7 beta is crushing bugs before its April debut
By Jay Bonggolto published
tons of fixes The Galaxy S24 Ultra's One UI 7 beta 5 is squashing a bunch of bugs.

Kids with Android phones can now tap and pay with Google Wallet
By Jay Bonggolto published
tap-to-pay is here Google Wallet just made paying safer and easier for kids.

Gemini is taking over Chromebooks, leaving Google Assistant in the dust
By Jay Bonggolto published
Assistant's out, Gemini's in Chromebooks are getting smarter and easier to use.

Roku’s autoplay ads on startup are rubbing users the wrong way
By Jay Bonggolto published
real test of chill Roku is pushing its luck with startup video ads.

Google is dialing back more Assistant features on Android and Nest devices
By Jay Bonggolto published
Spring cleaning More Google Assistant features are disappearing as the Gemini switch gets closer.

The Galaxy S25 Edge might surprise with higher prices for certain models
By Jay Bonggolto published
price bump Galaxy S25 Edge price, colors, and storage options for Europe just leaked.

A fresh Pixel 9a unboxing video just dropped, leaving nothing to the imagination
By Jay Bonggolto published
jumping the gun Google Pixel 9a unboxing video shows off all the deets on YouTube.

Here’s our first look at Google’s upcoming icon shape customization for Pixel phones
By Jay Bonggolto published
shape your icons The Pixel Launcher is set to get custom icon shapes in an upcoming Android update.

Google tightens the reins on Chrome shopping plugins amid Honey link scandal
By Jay Bonggolto published
no more rogue affiliates Chrome extensions can no longer mess with affiliate links or fake discounts.

Google wants games to run smoother and play seamlessly across devices with new updates
By Jay Bonggolto published
smoother gaming Google announces new tools and titles to elevate your play across mobile and PC.

One UI 7 finally gives the Galaxy Z Fold 6 a taste of that Pixel Fold trick
By Jay Bonggolto published
big upgrades One UI 7 brings some big upgrades to the Galaxy Z Fold 6.
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