Bugging Devices

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  Microsoft Patches Windows 11 Bug After Update Disabled Mouse, Keyboard Input in Recovery Mode

  After installing the October update (KB5066835), USB keyboards and mice, and other input devices were not working in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). To fix the bug, Microsoft has announced a new out-of-band (OOB) update with builds 26200.6901 and 26100.6901. The emergency update is distributed automatically via Windows Update, but interes...

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  Apple Reportedly Fixes Apple Intelligence Bug Affecting iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air

  Apple has quietly fixed a glitch affecting Apple Intelligence on iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models. The bug had prevented some users from accessing AI features like Genmoji, Image Playground, and Writing Tools. Reports indicate the problem first appeared shortly after the devices launched on September 9. Affected users said Apple’s support team was...

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  Apple to Reportedly Roll Out Update Addressing Camera Bugs on iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro

  The iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 are now available for purchase globally, including in India, following their debut at the ‘Awe Dropping’ event on September 9. Early reviews of the new devices have started surfacing, highlighting some notable issues. One such problem is a camera bug affecting the iPhone...

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  Google's Material 3 Expressive Design Expands to More Pixel Devices, Battery Health Improves With September Pixel Drop

  Google Pixel 6 series through Pixel 9 series is now getting the Material 3 Expressive design language. The Mountain View-based tech giant announced the expansion in a blog post on Wednesday, highlighting that the redesigned interface is being added via a new update. The update also brings the Adaptive Audio feature to the Pixel Buds Pro 2. Separate...

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  Xiaomi HyperOS 3 Debut Date Announced: Here’s The List of Devices That Will Be Updated First

  Xiaomi has confirmed the date on which it will unveil its latest Android 16-based HyperOS 3 user interface. The tech giant has also started enrolling beta testers to identify bugs and provide feedback on its upcoming OS. Along with this, a company executive has also revealed the list of smartphones and tablets that will first receive the HyperOS 3 ...

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  Apple Releases iOS 26 Public Beta 5 Update for iPhone With Fixes for Several Bugs

  Shortly after Apple released iOS 26 Developer Beta 8 for iPhone, the Public Beta 5 update has now followed suit. It arrives alongside iPadOS 26 and similar updates for the iPad and other Apple devices, respectively. The public beta and developer beta updates carry similar changes. As per the tech giant, it has added a recovery assistant to help rec...

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  Google Rolls Out Android Canary 2507 Update for Pixel With Experimental New Features

  Earlier this month, Google announced the Android Canary release channel which replaced the existing Android Developer Previews. It is now rolling out only the second update in the release channel, dubbed Android Canary 2507. As per the tech giant, it is specifically meant for developers who want to test the new Android APIs. The latest release is i...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 Update With Fixes for Launcher, Notifications Rolling Out for Pixel Phones

  Google on Thursday announced the release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta 3 to developers and beta testers. It is being rolled out as an over-the-air (OTA) for Pixel phones and improves upon the fixes that was issued last month. The tech giant said that its latest update rectifies bugs related to missing status bar icons, notification display issues, non-fu...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 Update With Bug Fixes, June 2025 Security Patch Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2.1 update for Pixel to developers and beta testers on Wednesday. It carries fixes for several bugs reported in previous updates. According to the tech giant, the update rectifies an issue that caused the back button to fail intermittently. There are also fixes for a launcher crash issue and lock screen so...

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  Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 With Bug Fixes Rolling Out for Pixel Devices: All Details

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1.1 to developers and testers. Initially introduced on Pixel, the update arrives almost two weeks after Google released Android 16 following the I/O 2025 developer conference. It is said to carry fixes for various issues reported by users in previous iterations. This includes resolutions for a...

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  Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving May 2025 Update With Bug Fixes and Latest Security Patch

  Google on Tuesday rolled out the May 2025 update for Pixel devices. It is released as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older models running the latest Android 15 OS. As per Google, the May 2025 update brings fixes for issues related to audio, Bluetooth, and framework. Further, it also bun...

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  Google Pixel 9a Is Now Eligible for Android 16 Beta Programme

  Google released the Android 16 Beta 4 update on Thursday with several fixes for several bugs in tow. However, it also brings crucial news for owners of the latest Google Pixel 9a. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the handset, which was launched on March 19, is now eligible for the Android 16 Beta Programme.

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  Samsung Reportedly Halts One UI 7 Update for Galaxy S24 Series Due to ‘Serious Bug’

  Samsung is said to have halted the release of the stable One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series in the global markets. The company began rolling out the Android 15-based OS in South Korea last week. It was expected to be followed by its introduction in other regions too. However, a tipster suggests that a “serious bug” has been discovered, p...

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  Google Pixel Phones Receiving April 2025 Update With Bug Fixes, Latest Security Patch

  Google on Thursday rolled out the April 2025 update for Pixel devices. It arrives as an over-the-air (OTA) update for the company's latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15. Google says it brings fixes for issues related to the biometric authentication, camera, and user interface. Further, the April 2025 updat...