Reports are coming in from Galaxy Nexus users on the Verizon network that they are suffering from dropped calls and lower than average signal strength. Verizon Wireless today confirmed via Twitter that there are some signal strength issues: The signal strength issue is currently being investigated. We don’t have an ETA, but a software update is being developed. As the […]
Bugs and defects
Microsoft confirms Windows Phone SMS bug and upcoming fix
Microsoft has confirmed that a flaw that allows a malicious SMS to reboot the device and disable messaging services is legitimate. Greg Sullivan, Senior product manager for the Windows Phone division at Microsoft, indicated that Microsoft is already investigating: “We are aware of the issue and our engineering teams are examining it now. Once we have more details, we will […]
SMS vulnerability found in Windows Phone 7.5
It looks like you can add Windows Phone 7.5 to the list of mobile operating systems that can suffer from SMS vulnerabilities. A new flaw can allegedly force a reboot and disable the messaging functionality on a Windows Phone device. As the video below shows, the exploit works by sending a malicious SMS to the device and forcing a reboot […]
Galaxy Nexus volume bug fix coming ‘in the coming week’
The volume bug plaguing some current Galaxy Nexus users could soon be a thing of the past. The Verge has learned that Google is set to begin pushing out a software fix for the issue. According to their source, We’re currently rolling out a fix for the volume issue which will reach everyone in the coming week. It’s likely that […]
Google promises fix for Galaxy Nexus volume issue
With the launch of the Galaxy Nexus in the UK earlier this month came reports of a bug that would randomly increase and decrease the volume. Google has confirmed the issue and promised a fix in a short statement: “We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix. We will update devices as soon as possible.” Presumably […]
RIM working on fix for bricking BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930s
A number of BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 users have been reported an issue where their device refuses to power on after recharging. A Research In Motion spokesperson has now confirmed that there is an issue: [A] “limited number of customers have reported an issue where their device does not power on.” She added that RIM is now “actively working […]
Apple confirms iOS 5.0.1 still has some battery draining issues
Shortly after Apple released iOS 5.0.1 yesterday, reports began to surface that battery draining issues remained. Apple today confirmed to AllThingsD that the update does not address all of issues recently identified. A statement acknowledges that: “The recent iOS software update addressed many of the battery issues that some customers experienced on their iOS 5 devices. We continue to investigate […]
Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
Apple has begun to push out an iOS update for its iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices, specifically the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad, iPad 2, and the 3rd and 4th generations iPod Touch. It comes with four fixes and improvements (including one for battery issues that recently surfaced): Fixes bugs affecting battery life Adds Multitasking Gestures for […]