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Many Nexus 6 users reporting bulging rear cover issues

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsApril 23, 20200Comments

While the Nexus 6 is without doubt the best Android phone currently available it does have some issues. First on the software side with the Android 5.0.1 memory leak and now it seems to be on the hardware side of things as many users are reporting a bulging rear case.While previously there were only complaints…

How to fix iPhone 6 battery issues after iOS 8.1 upgrade

Apple, Mobile, TechnologyFebruary 14, 20200Comments

While iOS 8.1 mainly addressed bugs and included several new features but many users are reporting that the update had a very negative impact on their iPhone 6 plus and iPhone 6 battery life. According to Reddit user keithkman the stand by time of his device has decreased by over 50% after upgrading to iOS 8.1,What…

How to fix MMS issues after upgrading to Android Kit Kat 4.4.4

Google, MobileJanuary 27, 20200Comments

Many users have reported that after upgrading to Android Kit Kat 4.4.4 they have started getting issues with receiving MMS (particularly users with Nexus 5 and have T-Mobile as carrier) which would cause their app to hang after trying to download an incoming media file. But a Redditor that goes by the name of PollyPrissyPants has found a temporary…

How to fix OnePlus One touch screen problem

Internet & Software, Mobile, Tech NewsJanuary 3, 20200Comments

Several users are reporting touch screen issues with the OnePlus One it appears to be that the touch screen has issues when trying to detect 2 fingers on the screen when they are close together, the bug doesn't appear to affect any other way of using the touch screen like swiping.Cyanogen has confirmed that the…

How to Disable Enhanced Features Popup Galaxy S6

Mobile, Samsung, Tech NewsDecember 30, 20190Comments

A minor bug is affecting many Galaxy S6 users. The bug causes the Enhanced Features terms and conditions popup to reappear every several minutes, opening it self again even when canceled. The Enhanced Features feature lets you push large files and profile information to your contacts but this does mean that you have to share sensitive information with…

Fix iOS text message crash Bug causing iPhone to reboot

Apple, Mobile, Tech NewsAugust 19, 20190Comments

A bug is causing issues with iPhone users as a new text message is causing their iPhone to crash or reboot. The text message causes the iPhone to crash because the unicode string in question is part of a much longer block of text that cannot be fully rendered in Notifications, when the message is…

How to remove the Baidu folder on Sony Xperia devices

Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyJune 23, 20190Comments

Sony Xperia users have spotted a mysterious Baidu folder in the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update. After further investigation, users found out that this Baidu folder was sending information without the users knowledge to an unknown location in China, Beijing. With this folder, the Chinese government can do the following:Read status and identity of your device Make pictures…

Galaxy S6 hardware Issues affects display severely

Samsung, Tech News, TechnologyMay 10, 20190Comments

Just days after the announcement of the Galaxy S6 Asia Today has published an article regarding hardware issues affecting the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge displays. On both devices, the display issues cause problems registering touch inputs near the bezel.The Galaxy S6 seems to be the one that has been most affected by the hardware issues as…

Has Android 5.1 Fixed the Memory Leak issue?

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsMarch 18, 20190Comments

While many thought Android 5.1 finally fixed the Memory Leak issue present in Android 5.0 Lollipop, users are now reporting similar issues in Android 5.1 just days after installing the Android 5.1 OTA. While the issue doesn't seem to be as bad as it was on Android 5.0 there is definitely a high RAM consumption…

How to Fix Nexus 6 Data connection issue

Google, Mobile, Tech News, TechnologySeptember 24, 20180Comments

Nexus 6 users haven't had much luck since its release, experiencing many bugs and exploding batteries, but the fun isn't over yet. Nexus 6 owners are complaining both on Reddit and XDA that they seem to be unable to get a Data connection.Most users experiencing this have a "!" exclamation mark next to the 3G or…

Cyanogenmod security flaw makes it vulnerable to MitM attacks

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsSeptember 7, 20180Comments

The most popular Android custom ROM Cyanogenmod is vulnerable to what is known as Man in the Middle attacks due to the reuse of Java code that contains this very same vulnerability. A Security researcher which goes by the name of Vulture South (to hide its true identity) says that CM developers have used old Java 1.5…

How to fix Nexus 5 unable to connect to PC problem

Google, Microsoft, MobileMay 2, 20180Comments

Since Microsoft released the Windows 8.1 update many users have complained about connection issues with the Nexus 5, being unable to connect to your PC which means that no files can be transferred from one device to the other, the Nexus device is also invisible to the file explorer.The problem is caused because in the 8.1…