Neowin News Feed for: Defect

Reports of batteries swelling inside older Samsung phones continue to balloon

Usama Jawad — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:34:01 +0000

Several reputable hardware reviewers and YouTubers are reporting that the batteries inside their older Samsung phones are swelling up while devices from other OEMs don't, despite similar conditions. Read more...

Apple warns that vibrations from a motorcycle engine may damage iPhone cameras

Usama Jawad — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:20:01 +0000

Apple has recently issued an advisory warning customers that extended exposure to high amplitude vibrations, such as those from a powerful motorcycle engine, may impact the iPhone's camera quality. Read more...

Google Pixel 5's gap between display and body is 'normal part of the design'

Rajesh Pandey — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:08:01 +0000

A number of Pixel 5 owners had noticed a gap between the display and body of their device. Google has investigated the issue and says the gap is a normal part of the design & not a matter of concern. Read more...

Google is being sued over the defective mic found in the Pixel and Pixel XL

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:52:01 +0000

Google can't seem to get away from controversy as it is now being sued for defects that were found in the Pixel and Pixel XL. The lawsuit claims that the firm sold defective products knowingly. Read more...

PGP encryption defect uncovered

Mon, 12 Aug 2002 16:34:34 +0000

Researchers claim to have detected a flaw in a popular e-mail encryption technology that could allow hackers to read protected messages. The flaw occurs in software that uses Pretty Good Privacy, a tool for... Read more...

Nokia Australia to answer defect mobile claims

Sat, 01 Dec 2001 14:40:14 +0000

The NSW department of Fair Trading has begun preliminary investigations into allegations that Nokia Australia has been selling mobile handsets with faulty screens. "The Department of Fair Trading is aware of some... Read more...