OPINION STORIES (POLLS) Android, News September 13, 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Time for Xiaomi's premium Mi series to move up the software update ladder with 3 Android OS updates Android, News September 12, 2021 [Opinion] Is Xiaomi MIUI resorting to gimmicks to keep up with One UI, ColorOS, & other Android skins? Google, Op-ed September 12, 2021 [Poll results out] Cync (C by GE) should fix its smart home integration with Google Home or risk losing users Fitbit, Google September 05, 2021 [Poll results live] Google taking over Fitbit hasn't gone down well, but there's still time to make things right Announcements for readers Contact/Tip Us Work for PiunikaWeb (we’re hiring) SOCIAL Facebook Twitter Feed partner content post new SEE MORE CONTINOUSLY UPDATED Trackers [Update: Sep. 13b] Android 12 update tracker: Here's the current status [Update: Sep. 13] Pokemon Go & GO Battle League known issues & their current status: Resolved, under investigation, & more [Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update eligible devices & release/rollout tracker [Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status [Update: Sep. 13] Google Pixel Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible devices, new features, & release date [Update: Sep 09] HarmonyOS 2.0 update tracker: HongMeng OS 2.0 Release date, beta, & other info [Update: Sep. 13] NVIDIA Shield TV bugs & issues tracker: Here's the current status [Updated] Android 12 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 4, MIUI 13, OxygenOS 12, Funtouch OS 12/OriginOS, ColorOS 12 & Realme UI 3) SEE MORE latest News Poll test Fortnite Season 8 bug where players Test Poll test post Spotify investigating issue where desktop app is missing option to remove/dislike song in Release Radar playlist Fortnite Season 8 bug where players can't purchase 25 Battle Pass levels acknowledged, workaround inside [Update: Sep 13] Ghost of Tsushima Legends progress lost after updating to Director's Cut version on PS5, possible workaround inside Adobe working to fix artifacts issue in Canvas area (ghosting background) after Photoshop v22.5 on macOS Catalina, workaround inside SEE MORE bugs & issues Spotify investigating issue where desktop app is missing option to remove/dislike song in Release Radar playlist 26th May 2022 Here's the crux of the… READ MORE [Update: Sep. 13] Pokemon Go & GO Battle League known issues & their current status: Resolved, under investigation, & more 13th September 2021 Fortnite Season 8 bug where players can't purchase 25 Battle Pass levels acknowledged, workaround inside 13th September 2021 [Update: Sep 13] Ghost of Tsushima Legends progress lost after updating to Director's Cut version on PS5, possible workaround inside 13th September 2021 Adobe working to fix artifacts issue in Canvas area (ghosting background) after Photoshop v22.5 on macOS Catalina, workaround inside 13th September 2021 SEE MORE Carriers [Updated] Verizon support acknowledges 5G/4G wireless network issues, says fix in the works 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE [Updated] Android 12 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 4, MIUI 13, OxygenOS 12, Funtouch OS 12/OriginOS, ColorOS 12 & Realme UI 3) 13th September 2021 [Updated] Android 11 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 3/3.1, MIUI 12, OxygenOS 11, Funtouch OS 11/OriginOS, ColorOS 11 & Realme UI 2) 11th September 2021 [Update: NBN & mobile issues] Optus users still complain of service issues following massive outage, issue acknowledged 8th September 2021 [Update: Aug 28] Vodafone Australia Android 11 (Android R) update tracker & list of eligible devices 28th August 2021 SEE MORE XIAOMI/POCO/REDMI [Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update eligible devices & release/rollout tracker 13th September 2021 Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update tracker… READ MORE [Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status 13th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Poco X3 NFC & Poco X3 Pro touch unresponsiveness/swiping issue reported by many users 13th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Time for Xiaomi's premium Mi series to move up the software update ladder with 3 Android OS updates 13th September 2021 [Opinion] Is Xiaomi MIUI resorting to gimmicks to keep up with One UI, ColorOS, & other Android skins? 12th September 2021 SEE MORE Apple Adobe working to fix artifacts issue in Canvas area (ghosting background) after Photoshop v22.5 on macOS Catalina, workaround inside 13th September 2021 When it comes to image… READ MORE [Update: NBC Sports outage] NBC Channel 12 down or not working on YouTube TV? Support confirms fix in the works 13th September 2021 [Update: Fix released] Disney+ app not working for some users, throws 'Service Unavailable at your location' error 11th September 2021 The best 5 browsing history trackers for everyone 10th September 2021 iOS 15 Beta 8 issue with Reddit app running in the background comes to light, Apollo allegedly a better alternative 10th September 2021 SEE MORE Samsung [Update: Sep. 13] Samsung One UI 3.1.1 update tracker: Here's what we know so far 13th September 2021 Samsung One UI 3.5 update… READ MORE Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 users reporting disparity in Google Fit & Samsung Health data, possible workaround inside 11th September 2021 Google Fit app unable to connect to Google Play services (not syncing) on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4? Here's a possible fix 10th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 10] Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more 10th September 2021 [Updated: Sep. 10] Samsung One UI Watch (Wear OS 3.0) update tracker: News, eligible watches, features, bugs, issues & problems 10th September 2021 SEE MORE Google [Updated] Android 12 beta 5 At a Glance widget settings/options broken (no weather), issue escalated to devs 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE [Update: Install button not working] Google Play Store not downloading apps? These small tweaks might come in handy 13th September 2021 [Updated: Sep 13] Want to disable Tab Groups/grid-view in Google Chrome on Android? Here's how to do so 13th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Google Docs strikethrough issue with Checklist feature when a box is checked troubles users, workaround inside 13th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Google Pixel Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible devices, new features, & release date 13th September 2021 SEE MORE Motorola [Update: Sep. 11] Motorola Android 11 update: Tracker, list of eligible devices & release date 11th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE [Update: Sep. 04] Motorola Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible or supported devices, release date, & other details 4th September 2021 Motorola Edge 20 Lite & Edge 20 Fusion Android 12 update soak test likely upcoming as MFN recruitment underway 4th September 2021 [Update: Aug. 24] Motorola Edge & Edge Plus new update, bugs, issues, problems tracker 24th August 2021 Motorola Edge 20 may get Hi-Res Audio playback support via future update, says forum admin 21st August 2021 SEE MORE Oneplus [Updated: Sep. 08] OnePlus OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) update tracker: List of eligible & supported devices, release date and more 8th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE Google Fit issue with steps not tracking properly on OnePlus devices gets escalated, workaround inside 2nd September 2021 [Updated: Sep 02] Facing disappearing Google Chrome shortcuts issue on your Android device? Try this workaround 2nd September 2021 [Update: Workaround] Some OnePlus users dislike the iconic red 1 in lockscreen clock, prefer solid color instead 1st September 2021 [Update: Aug. 31] OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update for OnePlus 7 series: Here's what we know 31st August 2021 SEE MORE LG [Update: Sep. 10] LG Android 11 update (LG UX 10): Tracker, list of eligible devices & expected release date 10th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE Latest Google app update v12.33.13 breaks voice call function on some LG phones, but there's a quick fix 1st September 2021 [Cont. updated] LG's upcoming software updates tracker 31st August 2021 LG G8X ThinQ Android 11 update imminent as company publishes source code 20th July 2021 LG C9 TV update to WebOS version 05.10.15 fixes Dolby Vision issue on Apple TV 4K, but issue persists for some users 12th July 2021 SEE MORE Realme [Update: Sep. 06] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 6th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE [Cont. updated] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update bugs/issues tracker 16th August 2021 Realme 8 Pro AOD bug where time is stuck (not changing) to get fixed soon, says support 16th August 2021 [Poll results out] Realme switching back to ColorOS could be a boon 1st August 2021 Realme Narzo 20 Pro gets stable Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update; Open beta kick-started for Realme X & XT 19th July 2021 SEE MORE Asus [Updated: Aug 4] Asus ZenFone 7 series set to get camera algorithm improvements soon, says support 4th August 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE [Update: June 28] Asus Android 11 update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 28th July 2021 Asus ROG Phone 2 low mic volume issue acknowledged but there's still no ETA for a fix 26th July 2021 ASUS ROG Phone 3 Android 11 update removed one-handed mode but it will be added via subsequent update, says mod 22nd July 2021 [Updated] Asus Android 11 bugs & issues tracker: Here's the current status 22nd July 2021 SEE MORE Oppo [Updated: Sept. 13] Oppo Android 12 (ColorOS 12) update tracker: List of supported or eligible devices, release date and more 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE [Update: Galaxy A52s gets it] Oppo teases RAM Expansion feature coming to its devices soon 11th September 2021 [Update: Sep. 06] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 6th September 2021 [Update: Fixed] Android Auto showing weather for wrong locations, Google working on it 3rd September 2021 Multiple Oppo devices including Reno6 series lack BGMI 90 FPS support despite having high refresh rate displays; matter escalated 30th August 2021 SEE MORE Vivo [Update: Aug. 16] Vivo Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 16th August 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE [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 iQOO 7 & 7 Legend display green tint issue bothers multiple users 11th June 2021 SEE MORE Huawei [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 [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 [Update: May 15] EMUI 11 update tracker: Huawei devices that have received beta or stable so far 15th 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 [Updated: Sep. 02] Nokia X20 Android 12 update status: Here's what we know 2nd September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE [Update: Sep. 02] Nokia Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible or supported devices, release date, & more 2nd September 2021 [Update: Sep 02] Nokia Android 11 update tracker: Release date, eligible devices, and more 2nd September 2021 [Update: Aug. 21] Android 11 update status tracker for Nokia 1.3, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 2.4, Nokia 2.3, & Nokia 3.4 : Here's what we know 21st August 2021 [Update: Aug. 27] Nokia 8.3, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.2, & Nokia 5.3 Android 11 update status: What we know so far 13th August 2021 SEE MORE Sony [Update: Sep 13] Ghost of Tsushima Legends progress lost after updating to Director's Cut version on PS5, possible workaround inside 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE Maneater Truth Quest trophies bugged or not unlocking on PlayStation? Issue has been acknowledged 10th September 2021 [Updated: Sep 7] Chivalry 2 issue with frequent crashing on PS4 & Xbox One gets acknowledged 7th September 2021 [Update: Sep 07] Injustice 2 crashing or not loading on PC, PS4 & Xbox as per user reports 7th September 2021 Apex Legends Monster Energy promo code issue acknowledged, fix to arrive with next patch 6th September 2021 SEE MORE
Android, News September 13, 2021 [Update: Sep. 13] Time for Xiaomi's premium Mi series to move up the software update ladder with 3 Android OS updates
Android, News September 12, 2021 [Opinion] Is Xiaomi MIUI resorting to gimmicks to keep up with One UI, ColorOS, & other Android skins?
Google, Op-ed September 12, 2021 [Poll results out] Cync (C by GE) should fix its smart home integration with Google Home or risk losing users
Fitbit, Google September 05, 2021 [Poll results live] Google taking over Fitbit hasn't gone down well, but there's still time to make things right
Spotify investigating issue where desktop app is missing option to remove/dislike song in Release Radar playlist 26th May 2022 Here's the crux of the… READ MORE
[Update: Sep. 13] Pokemon Go & GO Battle League known issues & their current status: Resolved, under investigation, & more 13th September 2021
Fortnite Season 8 bug where players can't purchase 25 Battle Pass levels acknowledged, workaround inside 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep 13] Ghost of Tsushima Legends progress lost after updating to Director's Cut version on PS5, possible workaround inside 13th September 2021
Adobe working to fix artifacts issue in Canvas area (ghosting background) after Photoshop v22.5 on macOS Catalina, workaround inside 13th September 2021
[Updated] Verizon support acknowledges 5G/4G wireless network issues, says fix in the works 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Updated] Android 12 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 4, MIUI 13, OxygenOS 12, Funtouch OS 12/OriginOS, ColorOS 12 & Realme UI 3) 13th September 2021
[Updated] Android 11 update tracker for major OEMs/skins (One UI 3/3.1, MIUI 12, OxygenOS 11, Funtouch OS 11/OriginOS, ColorOS 11 & Realme UI 2) 11th September 2021
[Update: NBN & mobile issues] Optus users still complain of service issues following massive outage, issue acknowledged 8th September 2021
[Update: Aug 28] Vodafone Australia Android 11 (Android R) update tracker & list of eligible devices 28th August 2021
[Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update eligible devices & release/rollout tracker 13th September 2021 Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 update tracker… READ MORE
[Update: Sept. 13] Xiaomi MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update bugs, problems, & issues tracker: Here's the current status 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 13] Poco X3 NFC & Poco X3 Pro touch unresponsiveness/swiping issue reported by many users 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 13] Time for Xiaomi's premium Mi series to move up the software update ladder with 3 Android OS updates 13th September 2021
[Opinion] Is Xiaomi MIUI resorting to gimmicks to keep up with One UI, ColorOS, & other Android skins? 12th September 2021
Adobe working to fix artifacts issue in Canvas area (ghosting background) after Photoshop v22.5 on macOS Catalina, workaround inside 13th September 2021 When it comes to image… READ MORE
[Update: NBC Sports outage] NBC Channel 12 down or not working on YouTube TV? Support confirms fix in the works 13th September 2021
[Update: Fix released] Disney+ app not working for some users, throws 'Service Unavailable at your location' error 11th September 2021
iOS 15 Beta 8 issue with Reddit app running in the background comes to light, Apollo allegedly a better alternative 10th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 13] Samsung One UI 3.1.1 update tracker: Here's what we know so far 13th September 2021 Samsung One UI 3.5 update… READ MORE
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 users reporting disparity in Google Fit & Samsung Health data, possible workaround inside 11th September 2021
Google Fit app unable to connect to Google Play services (not syncing) on Samsung Galaxy Watch 4? Here's a possible fix 10th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 10] Samsung One UI 4.0 (Android 12) update tracker: List of eligible/supported devices, release date & more 10th September 2021
[Updated: Sep. 10] Samsung One UI Watch (Wear OS 3.0) update tracker: News, eligible watches, features, bugs, issues & problems 10th September 2021
[Updated] Android 12 beta 5 At a Glance widget settings/options broken (no weather), issue escalated to devs 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: Install button not working] Google Play Store not downloading apps? These small tweaks might come in handy 13th September 2021
[Updated: Sep 13] Want to disable Tab Groups/grid-view in Google Chrome on Android? Here's how to do so 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 13] Google Docs strikethrough issue with Checklist feature when a box is checked troubles users, workaround inside 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 13] Google Pixel Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible devices, new features, & release date 13th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 11] Motorola Android 11 update: Tracker, list of eligible devices & release date 11th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE
[Update: Sep. 04] Motorola Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible or supported devices, release date, & other details 4th September 2021
Motorola Edge 20 Lite & Edge 20 Fusion Android 12 update soak test likely upcoming as MFN recruitment underway 4th September 2021
[Update: Aug. 24] Motorola Edge & Edge Plus new update, bugs, issues, problems tracker 24th August 2021
Motorola Edge 20 may get Hi-Res Audio playback support via future update, says forum admin 21st August 2021
[Updated: Sep. 08] OnePlus OxygenOS 12 (Android 12) update tracker: List of eligible & supported devices, release date and more 8th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Google Fit issue with steps not tracking properly on OnePlus devices gets escalated, workaround inside 2nd September 2021
[Updated: Sep 02] Facing disappearing Google Chrome shortcuts issue on your Android device? Try this workaround 2nd September 2021
[Update: Workaround] Some OnePlus users dislike the iconic red 1 in lockscreen clock, prefer solid color instead 1st September 2021
[Update: Aug. 31] OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) update for OnePlus 7 series: Here's what we know 31st August 2021
[Update: Sep. 10] LG Android 11 update (LG UX 10): Tracker, list of eligible devices & expected release date 10th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE
Latest Google app update v12.33.13 breaks voice call function on some LG phones, but there's a quick fix 1st September 2021
LG C9 TV update to WebOS version 05.10.15 fixes Dolby Vision issue on Apple TV 4K, but issue persists for some users 12th July 2021
[Update: Sep. 06] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 6th September 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE
Realme 8 Pro AOD bug where time is stuck (not changing) to get fixed soon, says support 16th August 2021
Realme Narzo 20 Pro gets stable Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update; Open beta kick-started for Realme X & XT 19th July 2021
[Updated: Aug 4] Asus ZenFone 7 series set to get camera algorithm improvements soon, says support 4th August 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: June 28] Asus Android 11 update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 28th July 2021
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Android 11 update removed one-handed mode but it will be added via subsequent update, says mod 22nd July 2021
[Updated: Sept. 13] Oppo Android 12 (ColorOS 12) update tracker: List of supported or eligible devices, release date and more 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: Galaxy A52s gets it] Oppo teases RAM Expansion feature coming to its devices soon 11th September 2021
[Update: Sep. 06] Realme UI 2.0 (Android 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 6th September 2021
[Update: Fixed] Android Auto showing weather for wrong locations, Google working on it 3rd September 2021
Multiple Oppo devices including Reno6 series lack BGMI 90 FPS support despite having high refresh rate displays; matter escalated 30th August 2021
[Update: Aug. 16] Vivo Android 11 (Funtouch OS 11) update tracker: Devices that have received the beta/stable OS so far 16th August 2021 Android 11 update tracker for… READ MORE
[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
[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
[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
[Update: May 15] EMUI 11 update tracker: Huawei devices that have received beta or stable so far 15th May 2021
[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
[Updated: Sep. 02] Nokia X20 Android 12 update status: Here's what we know 2nd September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
[Update: Sep. 02] Nokia Android 12 update tracker: List of eligible or supported devices, release date, & more 2nd September 2021
[Update: Sep 02] Nokia Android 11 update tracker: Release date, eligible devices, and more 2nd September 2021
[Update: Aug. 21] Android 11 update status tracker for Nokia 1.3, Nokia 4.2, Nokia 2.4, Nokia 2.3, & Nokia 3.4 : Here's what we know 21st August 2021
[Update: Aug. 27] Nokia 8.3, Nokia 8.1, Nokia 2.2, & Nokia 5.3 Android 11 update status: What we know so far 13th August 2021
[Update: Sep 13] Ghost of Tsushima Legends progress lost after updating to Director's Cut version on PS5, possible workaround inside 13th September 2021 New updates are being added… READ MORE
Maneater Truth Quest trophies bugged or not unlocking on PlayStation? Issue has been acknowledged 10th September 2021
[Updated: Sep 7] Chivalry 2 issue with frequent crashing on PS4 & Xbox One gets acknowledged 7th September 2021
[Update: Sep 07] Injustice 2 crashing or not loading on PC, PS4 & Xbox as per user reports 7th September 2021
Apex Legends Monster Energy promo code issue acknowledged, fix to arrive with next patch 6th September 2021