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
Amazon could ditch Android for some OS you probably haven't heard of
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Ousting Android Amazon is reportedly planning to ditch Android for its own Fire OS replacement, finally breaking free from Google's shackles.
Google Search's SGE broadens its global reach and gains new upgrades
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Snazzy upgrades Google's rolling out its fancy AI search to over 120 countries and territories, and it's got your back with even more languages.
Samsung teases a native mobile AI experience headed to the Galaxy S24
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Galaxy AI Samsung just unveiled 'Galaxy AI,' hinting at what's to come in this new era of generative AI race.
Google Chrome now reveals tab memory usage in a snap
By Jay Bonggolto published
tab memory snitch Chrome's new tab memory snitch lets you identify the memory hogs slowing you down when you hover over a tab.
WhatsApp Channels might finally join the poll party
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Long overdue WhatsApp Channels might soon let you poll your followers without revealing who voted what.
Sony's Xperia 1 V picks up a minimalist Android 14 upgrade
By Jay Bonggolto published
barely-there Sony's Android 14 rollout is kicking off with the Xperia 1 V in Europe, bringing better portrait shots along for the ride.
OpenAI's custom ChatGPT versions let you become a chatbot architect
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jack of all trades OpenAI is inviting you to craft your own personalized ChatGPT bots effortlessly – no coding required.
Google Chat's new logo is finally blending in with its productivity pals
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productivity makeover Google Chat's new logo puts it in the same class as its productivity peers, a USPTO filing reveals.
Google shutters the COVID-19 exposure notification feature on Android
By Jay Bonggolto published
End of an era Google has removed the option to get COVID-19 exposure notifications in Android's settings.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 'for Galaxy' chip might have odd clock speeds compared to the regular one
By Jay Bonggolto published
Odd choices Qualcomm's rumored Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip might have a supercharged prime core and GPU, but its other cores could be slowed down a bit.
The Google Pixel 8 battery apparently drains like crazy on mobile data
By Jay Bonggolto published
Specter of the past Google's latest smartphones seem to be having trouble connecting to the internet, and their batteries are draining quickly when using mobile data.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra concept images show some changes we haven't seen before
By Jay Bonggolto published
Subtle changes Concept images of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have surfaced online, and it looks a lot like the Galaxy S23 Ultra, barring some design changes.
Google's Duet AI side panel is almost ready for testing in Workspace Labs
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI helper Google has updated its privacy policy to protect users' data better ahead of testing the Duet AI side panel in Workspace Labs.
Pixel's Car crash detection finally expands to five more countries
By Jay Bonggolto published
Life-saver Google has had a car crash detection on its Pixel phones for quite a while, and it's finally adding support for more markets.
Google's Credential Manager is here to make signing in to apps a breeze
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Easier login Google's Credential Manager is coming to Android 14 on November 1, and it's going to make logging in to apps easier than ever.
Samsung's 2025 flagship phones could be pricier than ever thanks to Qualcomm
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price hike alert Samsung's Galaxy S phones might see a price hike in 2025 because Qualcomm's next chip will have more expensive cores.
Samsung's budget phones might get a taste of the flagship experience next year
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Snazzy upgrade Samsung's entry-level Android phones might get a trick or two from their more expensive siblings.
Google Photos' new AI video editor makes it easy to create highlight reels for you
By Jay Bonggolto published
AI reels Google Photos now has an AI-powered video creation tool for creating highlight reels of your life with just a few taps.
Google's Pixel Tablet might borrow these cool Nest Hub Max features
By Jay Bonggolto published
Beware Nest Hubs The Google Pixel Tablet might soon be able to see and hear you, so you can control it without touching it.
Wyze’s new video doorbell records continuously in 2K with microSD card
By Jay Bonggolto published
For peace of mind Wyze refreshes its video doorbell with a wired doorbell that lets you keep an eye on your porch in stunning 2K resolution and features an onboard microSD card slot.
Android's Emergency SOS mishap is now a thing of the past
By Jay Bonggolto published
Fake calls no more Google has added a new "touch and hold" step to its Personal Safety app to address those accidental emergency calls from your Android phone.
Sharing photos on Google Messages could get a whole lot easier
By Jay Bonggolto published
Real quick Snapping photos on Google Messages might get super quick soon with a new camera shortcut right on the home screen.
Instagram's Android app icon now matches your phone's wallpaper colors
By Jay Bonggolto published
Joining the fray Say goodbye to Instagram's static icon on Android as it finally adopts dynamic theming, meaning its icon will now adapt to your phone's wallpaper colors.