Author: Jonjo

Ahead of the first stable Android 14 Quarterly Platform Release, Google has been testing the update. They have released the Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 update, which focuses on resolving bugs and optimizing performance. Google is expected to release the first Android 14 QPR1 update to stable users in December. The current rollout is exclusive to beta testers as the tech company looks to resolve every issue before rolling out the update to stable users. Interestingly, the new update has resolved the Always-on Display text issues on the Pixel 8 Pro, among other bugs.  The update is available for eligible…

It has been almost a month since Google officially announced the Pixel Watch 2. Though the Watch looks similar to the first generation, there are many improvements over the predecessor under the hood. However, it seems these changes haven’t improved on Google product’s hardware issues. Google products have a history of hardware problems, and while it seems the company has moved past that, the latest issues with the Pixel Watch 2 say otherwise. The latest reports from multiple users claim the Google Pixel Watch 2 won’t charge with the officially provided contact charger. According to a user on Reddit, his Watch…

After the official release of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, Google started shipping the devices to those who pre-ordered. The early reviews suggested Google has improved on the overheating issues reported by Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 Pro users, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. It seems the Pixel 8 series phones still get warm, causing a poor battery life.  One of the issues that has affected previous Pixel phones is overheating. With the release of Pixel 8 and the early reviews, we thought Google had finally addressed the issue, but recent reports suggest the overheating…

YouTube has announced a price increase for its premium subscribers in more countries. The move first came to the US subscribers, and now, those in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America will be seeing the same increase. Back in July, Google announced a YouTube Premium price increase for US users, and we knew it was only a matter of time before it extended to other regions. Now, those in Australia, Austria, Germany, Poland, Turkey, Argentina, and Chile are seeing a price increase. As expected, the increase applies to individual, family, and Student plans for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium.  In…

Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi Pro have been on pre-order since their debut on October 26, 2023, in China. The duo remains exclusive to the Chinese market, with the international release expected next year. As expected, the devices went on their official first flash sales today, and it was only a few minutes before all units sold out. Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro are the first phones to feature the recently released Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. It was always going to receive a warm welcome, given that users would want to see the performance of the new processor first-hand.…