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should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021 [Update: May 25] Honor Magic UI 4.0/EMUI 11 update tracker: Devices that have received beta/stable so far 25th May 2021 SEE MORE Honor [Update: Sep 09] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info 13th September 2021 This story is being continuously… READ MORE [Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021 [Poll results out] More Android OEMs may be publicly beta testing OS builds these days, but there's still a long road ahead 28th February 2021 [Poll results out] Samsung & other Android OEMs should follow Xiaomi to allow uninstallation of system apps 21st February 2021 SEE MORE Nokia Android 13 update custom ROM tracker for OnePlus, Google, Samsung, Motorola, LG, Sony, Xiaomi, Poco, Realme, Oppo & more [Cont. updated] 21st February 2023 Tracker Guide (Click on the… READ MORE Nokia Android 13 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Android, Google March 20, 2023 Opinion: Google Pixel is just a regular Android phone in markets without exclusive features
Google, Op-ed March 13, 2023 5 reasons some Google Pixel users haven't moved on from the capacitive fingerprint sensor
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Samsung One UI 5.1 (Android 13) update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 5th April 2023
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[Updated] Verizon 'Exclusive Loyalty Discount' troubles some: Unable to get past automated voice after calling '800.922.0204' 24th March 2023
[Updated] Boost Mobile users frustrated after days with no Cellular connectivity & unable to activate SIMs, still no ETA for fix 14th March 2023
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Xiaomi MIUI 13 update roll out tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more [Cont. updated] 6th February 2023
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[Updated] Apple Weather app down or not working? You're not alone 5th April 2023 New updates are being added… READ MORE
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T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Fido, Telus & Bell Android 13 update tracker (cont. updated) 4th April 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23 'bananagate' or camera blur issue reportedly persists after April update 4th April 2023
[Updated] YouTube TV 'Freezing or not working' & 'Live guide not updating' issues on Samsung TVs might finally get fixed 29th March 2023
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Google Wallet (Pay) giving away free money or rewards to some 'for dogfooding the Google Pay Remittance experience' 5th April 2023
T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Fido, Telus & Bell Android 13 update tracker (cont. updated) 4th April 2023
[Update: YouTube TV affected too] Google yet to address YouTube ads volume issue (ads way too loud than actual content) years down the line 4th April 2023
[Updated] Google Pixel 7 & 7 Pro rear camera glass allegedly shattering without dropping, according to some users 4th April 2023
T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Fido, Telus & Bell Android 13 update tracker (cont. updated) 4th April 2023 If you need help in… READ MORE
Motorola Android 13 update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 29th March 2023
Motorola Edge 30 Ultra February 2023 update still doesn't fix random restarts when toggling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or data 28th March 2023
[Updated] Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra Android 13 update yet to roll out as promised (stuck on December patch), users now want refunds 27th March 2023
[Updated] Motorola Moto Edge 30 Ultra camera improvements likely coming as part of Android 13 update, but there's no ETA 27th March 2023
T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Rogers, Fido, Telus & Bell Android 13 update tracker (cont. updated) 4th April 2023 If you need help in… READ MORE
OnePlus 7T Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) update broke dual-SIM functionality (not working or won't detect) for a section of users 3rd April 2023
[Update: Apr. 3] OnePlus Android 12 (OxygenOS 12) bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status 3rd April 2023
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[Updated] LG C2 OLED TV sound or audio stuttering issue with Freeview HD channels allegedly escalated for investigation 4th April 2023
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Asus Android 13 update rollout, bugs, issues & new features tracker (cont. updated) 23rd February 2023
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Asus ZenFone 9 random restarts persist after Android 13 update, but there are some potential solutions 29th December 2022
[Updated: Aug 4] Asus ZenFone 7 series set to get camera algorithm improvements soon, says support 4th August 2021
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[Poll results out] Android OEMs need to get a grip with the Widevine L1/L3 DRM license issue 4th July 2021
[Poll results out] Android OEMs are practically selling 'smart burner phones' & here's why 20th June 2021
[Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021
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[Update: Sep 09] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info 13th September 2021
[Update: Fixed] Android Auto showing weather for wrong locations, Google working on it 3rd September 2021
[Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021
[Update: May 25] Honor Magic UI 4.0/EMUI 11 update tracker: Devices that have received beta/stable so far 25th May 2021
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[Poll results out] Vague "Bug fixes", "Performance optimizations" changelogs reflect negatively on OEMs & should make way for detailed ones 13th June 2021
[Poll results out] More Android OEMs may be publicly beta testing OS builds these days, but there's still a long road ahead 28th February 2021
[Poll results out] Samsung & other Android OEMs should follow Xiaomi to allow uninstallation of system apps 21st February 2021
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