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
Mobvoi's new TicWatch promises great battery life despite its feature-packed arsenal
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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.
Google Play Store may soon tackle the app install headache for super long listings
By Jay Bonggolto published
once and for all Google Play is apparently exploring ways to simplify app installation for longer listings.
Android 15 now makes Pixel phones a fortress against thieves and fraudsters
By Jay Bonggolto published
It's finally live! Android 15 is here for Pixels, and it's packing a punch when it comes to protecting your sensitive info and deterring theft.
Honor officially sets the launch date for its next flagship Android phone
By Jay Bonggolto published
Honor's next Magic Another big player in the Android phone market is dropping its new flagship phone this month.
OnePlus may have a launch window lined up for its next foldable phone
By Jay Bonggolto published
in the pipeline The OnePlus Open 2's launch window might have been accidentally revealed.
Google Docs' new feature is your go-to tool for taming those giant documents
By Jay Bonggolto published
bye scrolling madness Google Docs now has tabs to make navigating those bulky documents a breeze.
The Honor Magic V3 steps up to challenge Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 with this AI feature
By Jay Bonggolto published
a magic boost Honor rolls out Circle to Search on the Magic V3 and 200 Series.
Chromebooks' Windows compatibility could be on the chopping block
By Jay Bonggolto published
so long Parallels Parallels Desktop, the Windows bridge for Chromebooks, might be going away.
Google might be forced to split up Chrome and Android over antitrust concerns
By Jay Bonggolto published
dismantling a monopoly The DOJ is pushing to separate Chrome and Android to tackle Google’s search monopoly.
Google's new alliance aims to outsmart online scams with data hub
By Jay Bonggolto published
fraud-fighting data hub Google, the Global Anti-Scams Alliance and the DNS Research Federation are launching the Global Signal Exchange to combat online fraud.
Microsoft ends Surface Duo 2 support with final security update
By Jay Bonggolto published
curtain call Microsoft is giving the Surface Duo 2 one final update before officially ending its support.
Looks like the OnePlus 13 might ditch the Qualcomm chipset we were expecting
By Jay Bonggolto published
going off-script A teaser suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip might make its debut on the OnePlus 13.
Google Maps and Search are making it easier to find and book parking spots
By Jay Bonggolto published
Parking made easy Google teamed up with SpotHero to add parking reservations right in Maps and Search.
Pixel Watch 'fully charged' notifications are finally rolling out widely
By Jay Bonggolto published
Better late than never It's about time this battery feature got to everyone.
Google Photos' AI-powered search is here for a few lucky souls
By Jay Bonggolto published
Google Photos AI Google Photos AI-powered 'Ask Photos' feature is now available to those who signed up for the waitlist.
Google's latest legal setback could open the door for more app stores on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
an epic victory A judge ruled Google must give competitors access to all Google Play apps and distribute their app stores.
The OnePlus 13 is bringing its own spin on MagSafe
By Jay Bonggolto published
MagSafe on Android The OnePlus 13 could be the first Android flagship phone to feature MagSafe-style charging.
Google has got the Pixel 9's baseband wrapped in steel and concrete
By Jay Bonggolto published
a security gold standard Google just raised the bar for baseband security with the Pixel 9.
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.
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