Bugs and Issues

[Updated: June 28] Google Nest Audio crackling (muffled) sound issue troubles users, but there's a possible workaround

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story……. Original story (published on March 19, 2021) follows: Several Google Nest Audio users are reporting a strange issue with...
Jun 28, 2021 3 Min Read
Accessories

[Poll results out] Hey Google, can you please fix Assistant issues on Home & Nest devices

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from June 20) follows: Your Google Assistant-powered Home or Nest is more than a typical smart...
Jun 27, 2021 4 Min Read
Apple

iOS 15/iPadOS 15 update: Top 5 features users want to see in a future release, as per a recent survey

Apple is currently testing the next iteration of iOS and iPadOS. Aptly named iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, the updates, as expected, are targets for iPhones and iPads, respectively. Like...
Jun 22, 2021 2 Min Read
Android

Pocophone F1/Poco F1 MIUI 12.5 update looks likely now that Xiaomi Mi 8 has bagged the new skin (Download link inside)

Xiaomi has recently started rolling out the stable version of MIUI 12.5 update to the Chinese variant of the Xiaomi Mi 8 handset. Released in 2018 powered by MIUI...
Jun 21, 2021 4 Min Read
Android

[Updated] India bans PUBG, Baidu, Alipay, Youku, & more (total 118) Chinese apps

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (published on September 2) follows: The Indian government has just banned a total of...
Jun 21, 2021 5 Min Read
Android

Sony Android 11 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated]

Discontinuation Notice: This tracker will not be updated further. NOTICE: We’ve compiled a comprehensive Android 11 update tracker for all the major OEMs and carriers, and will be...
Jun 21, 2021 13 Min Read
Android

[Poll results out] Android OEMs are practically selling 'smart burner phones' & here's why

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from June 13) follows: Most people, yours truly among them, buy phones with the intention of keeping...
Jun 20, 2021 6 Min Read
Android

[Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from June 06) follows: No PiunikaWeb reader is a stranger to software updates on their smartphone, smartwatch...
Jun 13, 2021 4 Min Read
Android

[Poll results out] ZenFone 8 & ROG Phone 5 are Asus' chance to write a new chapter in software updates

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from May 30) follows: Asus caused quite the stir in the smartphone world with the launch of...
Jun 06, 2021 4 Min Read
Android

[Updated] Mi Box S Android Pie beta 2 update (R2596) fixes system bugs & adds support for more WiFi channels (Download link inside)

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (published on April 9, 2020) follows: Xiaomi Mi Box S started testing the beta...
Jun 01, 2021 2 Min Read
Android

[Updated] Redmi Note 9S WiFi (WLAN) bug a known issue & is being looked into, fix expected before MIUI 12 update

This story is being continuously updated…. New updates are being added at the bottom….. Original story (published on May 7) follows: Xiaomi has a new software update for the Redmi...
Jun 01, 2021 3 Min Read
Android

[Poll results live] Xiaomi's premium Mi phones don't guarantee a better MIUI experience than budget Redmi models

New updates are being added to the bottom of the story… Original story (from May 23) follows: Xiaomi has succeeded where many other smartphone vendors failed thanks to the...
May 30, 2021 5 Min Read