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You aren't alone 28th June 2022 [Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022 [Updated] LG users troubled by 'LG IMS has stopped' error on T-Mobile network, issue acknowledged 1st June 2022 [Poll results live] Sony Xperia phones are selling again - Samsung ditching fan-favorite features & LG Mobile closure responsible? 30th May 2022 SEE MORE Realme Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE Realme UI 4.0 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 20th June 2022 [Updated] A case for budget smartphones to keep free chargers in the box 22nd April 2022 [Cont. updated] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update bugs/issues tracker 28th March 2022 [Update: Mar. 11] Android OEMs need to get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue 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get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue 11th March 2022 SEE MORE Huawei League of Legends: Wild Rift 'Unknown Error -13 or -5' frustrating many players (workaround inside) 12th May 2022 Here's the crux of the… READ MORE [Updated] Huawei Health apparently getting blocked from connecting to Google Fit app to prevent access to sensitive info 4th January 2022 [Poll results out] OEMs using rear camera module design to stand out epitomizes how far smartphones have come 5th December 2021 [Update: Nov. 26] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info 26th November 2021 [Update: Fixed] Android Auto showing weather for wrong locations, Google working on it 3rd September 2021 SEE MORE Honor [Update: Nov. 26] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info 26th November 2021 This story is being continuously… READ MORE [Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs 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Apps, Google June 27, 2022 [Update: June 27] Should Google add option to disable Nest familiar faces notifications in Home app?
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[Updated] Apple Watch swipe up to access Control Center or notifications not working after recent watchOS update (potential workarounds) 1st July 2022
F1 22 'broken pedals support' causing FPS drops, input delay & compatibility issues; investigation underway, says EA 1st July 2022
[Updated] Google Sheets file not opening & throwing 'violation of our Terms of Service' error message acknowledged, fix in the works 1st July 2022
Android 12 update tracker for major OEMs (One UI 4, MIUI 13, OxygenOS 12, Funtouch OS 12, ColorOS 12, Realme UI 3 & more) [Cont. updated] 1st July 2022 Android 12 is the next… READ MORE
T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint & AT&T Android 12 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 20th June 2022
[Updated] LG users troubled by 'LG IMS has stopped' error on T-Mobile network, issue acknowledged 1st June 2022
[Updated] Android 11 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 3/3.1, MIUI 12, OxygenOS 11, Funtouch OS 11/OriginOS, ColorOS 11 & Realme UI 2) 12th May 2022
Xiaomi Android 12 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022 Poco Android 12 update tracker:… READ MORE
Xiaomi MIUI 13 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
[Update: June 7] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status 7th June 2022
Xiaomi MIUI 13 update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Reported, fixed, & acknowledged [Cont. updated] 7th June 2022
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[Updated] Apple Watch swipe up to access Control Center or notifications not working after recent watchOS update (potential workarounds) 1st July 2022
[July 1: Shutting in 2022?] Will TikTok shut down in 2020? Here's what we know about Tik Tok shutting down so far 1st July 2022
Apple iOS 16 & iPadOS 16 update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 1st July 2022
[Update: June 30] Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 & Z Fold 3 new updates, bugs, issues, problems tracker 30th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, & S21 Ultra new update, bugs, issues, problems tracker [Cont. updated] 30th June 2022
[Updated] Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra new updates, bugs, issues, & problems tracker [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022
[Update: June 29] Samsung One UI 4.1 (Android 12) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more 29th June 2022
[Updated] Google Sheets file not opening & throwing 'violation of our Terms of Service' error message acknowledged, fix in the works 1st July 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Updated] Some Google Pixel 6 users disabling 5G for various reasons - and here are some of them 1st July 2022
[Update: July 1] Some Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro users reporting 'Mobile network standby' draining too much battery 1st July 2022
[Updated] Google Pixel battery not charging beyond 80% after Android 12 beta intended behavior, improvements to better understand it coming 1st July 2022
[Updated] Motorola Android 12 update rollout and bugs, issues tracker (cont. updated) 29th June 2022 If you need help in… READ MORE
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
Some Motorola Moto G devices showing alarm icon even with no alarm set, potential workaround inside 15th June 2022
Motorola Edge 20 Android 12 update 'mic or speaker not working' bug under investigation; other models likely affected too 9th June 2022
[Update: May 12] Motorola Android 11 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more 12th May 2022
[Updated: July 1] OnePlus OxygenOS 12/ColorOS 12 (Android 12) update tracker: List of eligible & supported devices, release date & more 1st July 2022 Here's the crux of the… READ MORE
[Updated: June 28] OnePlus 9, 9R & 9 Pro OxygenOS & ColorOS update tracker: New features, bug fixes, improvements, optimizations & more 28th June 2022
OnePlus OxygenOS 13 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 23rd June 2022
OnePlus 8T update tracker: New features, bug fixes, improvements, optimizations & more [Cont. updated] 20th June 2022
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
LG Android 12 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
LG TV in HomeKit goes offline (No response) when turned off or outside local network? You aren't alone 28th June 2022
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
[Updated] LG users troubled by 'LG IMS has stopped' error on T-Mobile network, issue acknowledged 1st June 2022
[Poll results live] Sony Xperia phones are selling again - Samsung ditching fan-favorite features & LG Mobile closure responsible? 30th May 2022
Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Realme UI 4.0 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 20th June 2022
[Update: Mar. 11] Android OEMs need to get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue 11th March 2022
Asus Android 12 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 27th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
[Poll results out] OEMs using rear camera module design to stand out epitomizes how far smartphones have come 5th December 2021
Asus Android 11 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 25th November 2021
Oppo ColorOS 12 (Android 12) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022 ColorOS 12 (Android 12) update… READ MORE
Realme UI 3.0 (Android 12) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 29th June 2022
Realme UI 4.0 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 20th June 2022
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
Oppo ColorOS 13 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 9th June 2022
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Vivo Android 12 (Funtouch OS 12/OriginOS/iQOO UI 3.0) update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 27th May 2022
Vivo Funtouch OS 13, OriginOS & iQOO UI 4.0 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs & issues tracker (cont. updated) 12th May 2022
[Update: Mar. 11] Android OEMs need to get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue 11th March 2022
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[Updated] Huawei Health apparently getting blocked from connecting to Google Fit app to prevent access to sensitive info 4th January 2022
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[Update: Nov. 26] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info 26th November 2021
[Update: Fixed] Android Auto showing weather for wrong locations, Google working on it 3rd September 2021
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[Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021
[Poll results out] More Android OEMs may be publicly beta testing OS builds these days, but there's still a long road ahead 28th February 2021
[Poll results out] Samsung & other Android OEMs should follow Xiaomi to allow uninstallation of system apps 21st February 2021
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Nokia Android 12 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 31st May 2022
[Updated] Opinion: Nokia's Android OS software update timeliness getting worse with each iteration 13th May 2022
[Update: June 23] Apex Legends Ranked Arena matchmaking broken or bugged issue under investigation 23rd June 2022 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: June 17] Android 12 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Xiaomi, Poco, Samsung, Realme, Motorola & more devices 17th June 2022
[Updated] Bloodhunt players unable to find ranked matches or stuck in long queues when crossplay is turned off on PS5 17th June 2022
[Updated] YouTube 'voice search' function removed from PlayStation app, support offers potential workaround 16th June 2022