Neowin News Feed for: Problems

Microsoft issues fix for users suffering from loss of audio on Windows 10 [Update]

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 13 Oct 2018 02:32:01 +0000

A loss of audio is the latest in a series of issues plaguing the newest feature update from Microsoft. Issues range from no audio in games to Windows not recognising audio drivers at all. Read more...

A number of users are reporting Bluetooth connectivity issues with iPhone X

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 19:46:01 +0000

Both on Apple's dedicated forum and on Twitter, users have been signaling issues when it comes to maintaining a stable Bluetooth connection between their iPhone X and their cars or Bluetooth devices. Read more...

Microsoft acknowledges users are currently experiencing issues sending messages via Skype [Update]

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:56:02 +0000

No, it's not just Skype at its usual terrible self - there actually is a problem with sending messages, and Microsoft has stated that it is aware of the issue and is working on a solution. Read more...

Windows 10 Mobile 10586.29 update gets pulled due to installation issues

Usama Jawad — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:10:01 +0000

With hundreds of users reporting problems while installing Windows 10 Mobile build 10586.29 on their Lumia 950 and 950 XL handsets, Microsoft has temporarily pulled the update as it works on a fix. Read more...

Known issues in Windows 10 Mobile build 10536.1004 - including a problem unique to Lumia 1020

Andy Weir — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 23:03:38 +0000

Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview is rolling out right now - but as with previous releases, build 10536.1004 brings its share of known issues, including one specific to the Lumia 1020. Read more...

Alleged details of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 emerge, runs 35% faster

Usama Jawad — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:46:01 +0000

New details regarding the upcoming Snapdragon 820 SoC have surfaced, claiming that the processor is 35% faster and runs way cooler than its predecessor. It is expected to be announced next week. Read more...

HTC suggests uninstalling Google Photos to resolve One M9 battery issues

Andy Weir — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 12:44:01 +0000

HTC has acknowledged that its latest One M9 software update can result in extremely slow battery-charging, as well as rapid battery drain, advising that users uninstall the Google Photos app. Read more...

Everything wrong with Windows 10 Mobile build 10149

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 05:56:43 +0000

Microsoft released the latest preview build of its mobile OS last night, and despite many improvements it still features some major bugs and issues. Here's a list of what you can expect. Read more...

Here is why you can't see "Get Windows 10" app on your PC

Usama Jawad — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 15:57:00 +0000

With Windows 10 just around the corner, there has been a lot of confusion regarding the upgrade one of which is: "Why can't I see the Get Windows 10 app?" Microsoft has answered this question as well. Read more...

Latest Windows 10 Mobile preview build 10080 "isn't likely" to be released to Slow ring

Andy Weir — Wed, 20 May 2015 07:44:01 +0000

The latest Windows 10 Mobile preview was released to testers on the Fast ring last week, but Microsoft's Gabe Aul says it "isn't likely" to make it to the Slow ring, due to various reported issues. Read more...

The Windows Phone Store is currently facing some search-related issues [Update]

Usama Jawad — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:18:01 +0000

The Windows Phone Store is facing issues in several countries, not displaying categories or search results. The extent of the problem is yet unknown but we expect it to be fixed soon. Read more...

More OnePlus woes: now it's ditching its swappable covers

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 13:36:09 +0000

The company that says you should 'never settle' says you must now settle for a device without changeable covers, due to quality issues, "creaky" fit, and design flaws making them "tricky" to remove. Read more...

Nexus owners report numerous bugs in bug-fixing Android 4.4.3 update

Andy Weir — Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:52:06 +0000

Some owners of Nexus devices are reporting numerous issues and bugs since updating to Android 4.4.3, the latest version of the OS, which is intended to fix bugs and improve stability and performance. Read more...

‘Google Barge' plans in hot water, project said to be ‘on hiatus'

Andy Weir — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:08:27 +0000

Google's plans for a floating showroom in San Francisco Bay appear to be on hold, with construction on the barge having been put "on hiatus" shortly after an inspection by the US Coast Guard. Read more...

Sony acknowledges “issues” with PS4, says they are “isolated incidents”

Andy Weir — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 04:20:05 +0000

Following multiple reports of problems with the PlayStation 4, ahead of its U.S. launch today, Sony has said it is "investigating reported issues", but that it believes these are "isolated incidents". Read more...

Issues with GTA Online? Rockstar is giving you $500,000 in compensation

Andy Weir — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:02:53 +0000

If you've had problems trying to play GTA Online, Rockstar would like to make it up to you by giving you half a million dollars. Sadly, that's in-game currency, but it's still worth $10 in real money. Read more...

Diaspora*: The successor to Facebook?

Tzvi Friedman — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:08:01 +0000

To say that Facebook has been under a lot of flak lately is quite an understatement. After being criticized from every direction over its privacy policy and options, and even holding a company-wide emergency meeting... Read more...

Palm Pre post launch user reported problems surface

Brad Sams — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:35:15 +0000

When a product is hyped up as much as the Palm Pre was you would expect a flawless product when launched. But if history is anything of an indicator there will be initial issues... Read more...

Mac OSX upgrade problems

Andrew Lyle — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:36:32 +0000

Apple released a statement warning users upgrading from Leopard, about the newest available upgrade for Mac OSX to 10.5.6. The problem occurs from an incomplete software update getting into the update process that can... Read more...

Leopard Allegedly Facing Java Problems

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:39:37 +0000

Early adopters of Apple's newly released OS X 10.5 Leopard operating system may soon have a sour taste in their mouth as reports file in that users are unable to work with the latest version... Read more...

Service Problems Disable Wells Fargo ATMs

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:18:04 +0000

Service problems disabled ATMs and online accounts at San Francisco-based Wells Fargo & Co. for at least 24 hours starting Sunday afternoon, leaving some customers of the nation's fifth-largest bank unable to get cash or... Read more...

Problems With Skype Login

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:37:16 +0000

Skype, a popular peer-to-peer internet Telephony network founded by Niklas ZennstrÃ¶m and Janus Friis, has officially admitted in its Heartbeat blog that the program's peer-to-peer network core is having issues, consequently causing some users to... Read more...

Yahoo sites hit by availability problems

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:44:54 +0000

Yahoo suffered availability problems that affected its home page as well as some of its other Web sites and services starting Friday at around 5:50 a.m. U.S. Pacific Time and began getting back to normal... Read more...

Musicload: 75% of customer service problems caused by DRM

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:06:51 +0000

Deutsche Telekom's Musicload, one of the largest online music stores in Europe, has publically released a letter last week which stated that 3 out of 4 customer service calls are ultimately the result of the... Read more...

Symantec suffers ActiveX and licensing problems

Steven Parker — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 13:08:41 +0000

Symantec has released details of a potential security threat in its 2006 products, involving ActiveX software provided by a third-party developer. Meanwhile, some users are apparently reporting problems with their subscriptions, as false warnings of... Read more...

Vonage experiencing problems

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:14:41 +0000

Vonage users are experiencing no dialtone or only outgoing call availability. The network availability numbers, which handle calls when the Vonage device is unavaible, are not working either. Voice mail, simul-ring and call forwarding... Read more...

Apple: Vista Compatibility Patch For iTunes, Problems Remain

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:42:23 +0000

This weekend, Apple Computer released iTunes Repair Tool for Vista 1.0 which is designed to "repair permissions for important files required by iTunes to play your iTunes Store purchases" when using the Windows Vista operating... Read more...

Cisco Routers Affected by Security Problems

Thu, 25 Jan 2007 22:09:24 +0000

Cisco is warning of three vulnerabilities within its Internet Operating System software; the company has published workarounds and issued an updated version of the software. A denial-of-service attack, running arbitrary code and a device having... Read more...

Nvidia's High-End Chipset Under Fire for Problems

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 13:30:47 +0000

Nvidia Corp., a leading designer of graphics processor and core-logic sets, is about to face criticism from enthusiasts for the problems that occur with the company's latest premium-class chipset. Apparently, the core-logic's I/O controller has... Read more...

Sony Says All PS3 Manufacturing Problems Fixed

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 11:24:57 +0000

Sony has happily announced that all manufacturing problems in relationship to the PS3 are resolved. Fans were rejoicing everywhere when they heard the news. Sony fanboys want the PS3 but many have turned to other... Read more...

Sony's PS3 Has Some Backwards Compatibility Problems

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:09:01 +0000

Sony said on Tuesday its new video game console, the PlayStation 3, does not run about 200 PlayStation and PlayStation 2 software titles properly, the latest problem the electronics maker has run into in its... Read more...

Problems Plague Windows Live Spaces

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 09:45:27 +0000

Microsoft's Aug. 1 launch of its Windows Live Spaces blogging/social-networking platform has not been a smooth one. Customers of Microsoft's successor to MSN Spaces are reporting a variety of performance, publishing, rendering and browser-compatibility issues... Read more...

Apple Stock Option Problems

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:18:28 +0000

Apple has found problems with some of its stock option grants made between 1997 and 2001, one of which was to CEO Steve Jobs, the company disclosed on Thursday. The irregularities were uncovered in... Read more...

Windows Vista: Betas show potential and problems

Brad Wardell — Thu, 18 May 2006 21:47:47 +0000

Windows Vista shows a lot of promise. With beta 2 of Microsoft's much anticipated operating system nearly ready to be released to the public, users will soon have the ability to judge for themselves how... Read more...

Analyst says 360 supply problems easing

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:23:31 +0000

American Technology Research analyst PJ McNealy, indicates that Xbox 360's shortage is almost over. "We surveyed 125 retailers late last week, and 21 percent had at leastone Xbox 360 Core ($299 version) console in stock,"... Read more...

Apple Confirms MacTel Video Problems

Thu, 09 Feb 2006 21:42:19 +0000

Apple Computer on Wednesday confirmed reports of video-display problems in the new iMacs that are based on Intel processors. A Mac enthusiast site had reported that in playing video on Apple's Front Row media browser,... Read more...

Wikipedia founder admits to serious quality problems

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:50:00 +0000

Encouraging signs from the Wikipedia project, where co-founder and Ã¼berpedian Jimmy Wales has acknowledged there are real quality problems with the online work. Criticism of the project from within the inner sanctum has been very... Read more...

Microsoft said security problems caused Vista delay

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 18 Oct 2005 09:30:01 +0000

NEIL HOLLOWAY Microsoft's president of EMEA, said that security was the reason that its Vist Longhorn product was delayed for a year. And he said that one of the reasons it settled with Real rather... Read more...