Author: Adimorah Jude

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. It has over 5B downloads with over 2B active users. The app has seen some improvement in the past few months. Unfortunately, some of these new features mean support for older devices is dropped, as these phones can’t handle WhatsApp anymore.  Unlike many messaging apps, WhatsApp becomes outdated after a few months, meaning you must update the app to continue using it. This means that if WhatsApp stops supporting your device, it becomes impossible to continue using the app. And with the recent crackdown on Mod WhatsApp, there…

Google has started sending out invites for its upcoming event. The tech company usually has its annual Pixel Launch in October, but things are looking different this time.  Google Pixel 9 series phones have been seen many times on the internet, even with an official unveiling. We now have a date for the presentation, and it is coming as a surprise. The next Pixel flagship phones will be unveiled on August 13, which is unusual. According to the invitation sent by Google, “You’re invited to an in-person Made by Google event where we’ll showcase the best of Google AI, Android…

Xiaomi is still rolling out Android 14-based HyperOS updates to eligible users. As the update arrives for more people, new issues are reported. The latest problem seems exclusive to those in Japan, which has caused the NFC to stop working.  Near-field communication (NFC) is available on most phones. It allows contactless payments and other things but can stop working sometimes. While there are ways to resolve NFC not working issues, we believe the problem is caused by a recent HyperOS update. Luckily, Xiaomi has acknowledged the bug and will release a new update to fix it soon. Meanwhile, those reporting…

Google Pixel Watch had an issue with battery drain, but Google improved on the problem with the Pixel Watch 2. It has been a long time since we saw reports about battery drains on both Pixel Watches, but it seems the latest updates are making the battery drain faster than normal. Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2 users installed the latest June 2024 update recently. Since the update, reports have been seen on Reddit and Google’s forum suggesting that the update might have affected the battery life. According to those facing the issue, their watch now drains faster than normal…

It might sound surprising, but YouTube Premium is not the same price in all regions. While Google is charging above $10 for a single account in the US, those in Africa and some parts of Europe are getting the services for less than $3. We can understand why some people are using VPNs to get a cheaper price, but Google has started cracking down on it.  Google has a subscription model for each region. Perhaps the reason why the company charges those in America $13.99/month for a single account and less than $3/month in Africa is because some features are…