Bugs and Issues Archives

Google Search users looking to turn off persistent generative AI (SGE) features despite opting out

I’m not a fan of Google Search generative AI features, also known as SGE (Search Generative Experiment), for well documented reasons, and I’m glad to see...

Apr 18, 2024 2 Min Read

Android

Latest YouTube update fixed overheating and battery drain issues for some Android and iOS users

Widespread reports from both Android and iOS users detail an alarming trend with the YouTube app and by extension, YouTube Music app. Users cite severe battery drain and overheating issues...

Apr 18, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

YouTube aware of issues with missing comments on Video Watch Page or Studio, fix in the works

YouTube users, both creators and regular viewers, have been struggling with a frustrating bug for several weeks where comments go missing from both video watch pages and the Studio dashboard...

Apr 18, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 extreme battery drain after April update is a known issue

A worrying trend has emerged among Google Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users with growing reports of drastically reduced battery life flooding forums and social media. Frustrated users say...

Apr 17, 2024 1 Min Read

Android

Google Assistant unable to send WhatsApp messages on Pixel and other Android devices

Pixel users who rely on Google Assistant to send their WhatsApp messages are facing a frustrating issue where commands seem to work seamlessly, but upon checking WhatsApp, the message never...

Apr 17, 2024 1 Min Read

Android

Circle to Search will soon merge Search and Google Lens result pages, fix accidental activations

Google’s Circle to Search feature, which lets you visually search for anything on your screen, is set for some exciting upgrades. This is according to a recent Made...

Apr 16, 2024 1 Min Read

Android

Google looking into reports of Phone Hub not working for some ChromeOS users

ChromeOS users have been frustrated by a persistent bug causing their Android phones to not be detected by the Phone Hub. This issue, which started plaguing users around after the...

Apr 15, 2024 0 Min Read

Android

Google Maps cycling navigation not working in the background when screen is locked (workaround inside)

Google Maps users are experiencing an issue with background navigation, specifically when using the app for cycling directions. The issue seems to have surfaced earlier this month and persists even...

Apr 12, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google's fix for Pixel bug where app windows get stuck on the screen after closing them to roll out soon

Some Google Pixel users are experiencing a strange bug that has been plaguing their devices since the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update and somehow found its way to the...

Apr 11, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro black spot in screen corners allegedly a design flaw

A growing discussion on Reddit points to a potential design issue in Google Pixel 6 series phones where some users are reporting that a black spot is forming in the...

Apr 09, 2024 2 Min Read

Android

Google aware Gboard app randomly shrinks to a small size, fix rolling out soon

After months of enduring the bizarre “shrinking keyboard” glitch, Gboard users across multiple Android devices (including Google’s own Pixel line) can finally breathe a sigh of...

Apr 08, 2024 1 Min Read

Bugs and Issues

Google Pixel 8 green screen issue's bizarre workaround hints at a potentially bigger problem

Google’s struggle with the persistent green screen issue on certain Pixel phones continues, particularly affecting those using the Pixel 8. First emerging after the Android 14 update in...

Apr 08, 2024 1 Min Read