It is widely expected that Google will soon offer Android 4.4.3 KitKat as a maintenance release. It is unlikely to introduce any new features but should fix some bugs in the current Android 4.4.2 release. Chief among them is a camera bug that can dramatically reduce battery life on the Google Nexus 5. A new build known as KTU65 surfaced […]
Bugs and defects
Google to release Android build KTU65 as Android 4.4.3?
A new update to Android KitKat may be just around the corner. A new build, identified as KTU65, has been spotted running on a Google Nexus 5. The discovery was made by Myce on the Chromium forum. Initially flagged as ‘Google Restrict View’ so that only Google employees could see it, it is now visible publicly. This Android build KTU65, […]
Google to fix Android 4.4.2 battery drain issue in Android 4.4.3
Have you noticed how the battery life on your Nexus 5 is not what it once was? We have certainly noticed it here at EyeOnMobility Headquarters. Battery life is great some days and others it is just plain awful. It turns out that a bug in Android 4.4.2 is causing the processor to run faster and drain the battery that […]
Android 4.4.2 changelog confirms SMS vulnerability fix
Google surprised many by quickly following up Android 4.4.1 with Android 4.4.2. We surmised at the time that Google found a bug serious enough to stop deploying version 4.4.1 and replace it with 4.4.2 before resuming the rollout. This has now been confirmed through the Android 4.4.2 changelog that shows differences between the two versions. The KOT49H (4.4.2_r1) AOSP changelog […]
Kobo working on updated app for Android 4.4 KitKat (Updated)
If you’ve recently picked up a Google Nexus 5 (or upgraded your Nexus tablet), you may have discovered that the Kobo e-reading app crashes when you try to open a book. Browsing your library of downloads, accessing the Kobo store and checking your Reading Life stats all work but try to open a book and the dreaded app crash dialog […]
Apple to replace iPhone 5S with “manufacturing issue”
Shortly after the launch of the Apple iPhone 5S, reports began to surface from users of longer than expected charging times and poor battery life. Apple has now confirmed that a “manufacturing issue” is causing such issues on a “very limited” number of devices. It is also addressing the matter by replacing affected phones. “We recently discovered a manufacturing issue […]
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 upgrade available again along with fix
Just a couple of days after releasing its Windows RT 8.1 upgrade for ARM-based devices, Microsoft pulled it following reports that it was resulting in bricked tablets. There is good news today as the update is once again available along with a fix for customers affected with bricked tablets. Microsoft also issued the following update statement: The update to Windows […]
Microsoft pulls Windows RT 8.1 update from Windows Store
Microsoft today pulled its Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store over installation issues reported by some users. First released two days ago, Microsoft provided little information about the specific issue that has led to this decision. It only provided the following statement: Windows RT 8.1 update Removed Microsoft is investigating a situation affecting a limited number of users […]