Users complain: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update - The most problematic release of the year

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update, Google’s latest Android update, is in the news for reasons that are not so good. Users have been complaining that the 4.2 version of Google’s latest operating system has been shipped in with startling flaws that are tormenting their Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 10, Nexus 7, and Nexus 4 phones with a number of bugs.

Let’s take a look at the top 5 problems that users are complaining about since Google started rolling out the update:

1. Flaky Bluetooth connectivity: Many Nexus 7 users are complaining that after updating their phones with the latest update, they have been experiencing issues with Bluetooth connectivity. Due to the connectivity problems, the users are unable to stream music to their device. Users have also reported connection shutters during music playback.

2. Random rebooting: Many users of Nexus 10, Nexus 4, and Galaxy Nexus have also complaint that their devices are randomly rebooting, causing lots of interruptions and building up unnecessary frustration. Though in some cases, the reboots happen once or twice a day, in other cases, reboots occur more often.

3. Unstable auto-brightness feature: Nexus 7 users have been complaining of experiencing a bug with auto-brightness. Due to which, the brightness of the device is automatically adjusting itself without any reason. Complain forums are flooding with complains from users that their device is automatically diming the display lights and then bringing them back to the normal levels.

4. Abnormal battery drain: After updating to Android 4.2, some users are apparently complaining that their phone’s stand-by battery life has become terribly less to a point that it demands immediate attention from the user.

5. Apps crashing: Users have also complaint that after they have updated their devices, many of the popular applications, which were previously working perfectly, have stopped responding. BBC iPlayer is one such app that is facing compatibility issues with the Jelly Bean update.

Hopefully Google will quickly address to all these issues and release a patch to fix all these bugs.

Have you withheld updating your device to Android 4.2? Do let us know your experience with the latest Android update.

Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS – A perfect companion for every occasion

It has been the craziest week of my life. Thanks to my new tech toy that kept me on my toes the entire week, as I was busy exploring its potentials. After waiting for almost two years, last week I finally bought my first waterproof camera - the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. And, it has become a perfect companion for a snap shooter like me. Since I’m a water baby, I’ve tested my new achievement both inside the pool water as well as in the ocean water. Regular cameras don’t hold up well when they are dunked, but my new camera allowed me to capture some amazing pictures even in the submerged conditions. Not only does it hold strong in water, but it captures perfect shots in all unforgettable environments also. It can survive well when dropped from heights up to 6.6 feet, withstand 220 pounds of pressure, and function even in harsh climatic conditions, which range from hot and humid to when temperature drops to 14°F. Not just this, this waterproof, shockproof snapper is also kid proof. My son spilled his dinner on it, but it’s still working perfectly.

Let me tell you some amazing facts about my new snapper. This is the world’s first high-speed, ultra-bright camera that will help me capture high-quality images at shutter fast speed, even in the dim-light conditions. The 12-megapixel TG-1 iHS can shoot full-resolution images at 5 frames/second, and also offers built-in GPS, an electronic compass, and a manometer. Apart from being an extremely rugged camera with a perfect metal body and shock-absorbing features, it also has 12 magic filters that allow you to easily choose from a wide range of easy-to-apply looks and feels. All in all, my new TG-1 iHS is an impressive speedy camera that has made everything else in my life take a back seat.

iYogi Complaints Series : Another feather to its hat

It has been a long time since I posted anything here. As I mentioned in my previous posts about being fascinated and gung-ho about the operations of iYogi, I have been so restless to know more and more about it. Ever since I have known much about their functioning, I have been totally impatient to post it here. Finally now I got the time to upload it.

Through iYogi Complaints Forum, the company has always enabled its consumers to give their feedback accurately and honestly. Such an initiative not only shows iYogi’s main aim of customer satisfaction but also projects its inclination towards perfection in its tasks. Where the users can easily complaint about their dissatisfactory experience on iYogi Complaints forum having a direct access to the techies for further discussion about the same, they can also fill up the iYogi Complaints form to register their complaint to get a one-to-one attention by a callback/mail by iYogi itself. You name it, and they have it all. I personally loved the concept of iYogi Complaints form as well as iYogi Complaints forum and the manner they balance their activities.

I was already so impressed with the mentioned initiatives of iYogi when I learnt that iYogi has started with its own iYogi Complaints Series. Now this was something which was unbelievable. They already carried out each and every possible action to attain information about the quality of their services from the consumers itself. I love the fact that iYogi takes its negative feedback so seriously and always strives to satisfy its consumers by any means.

With the iYogi Complaints Series they not only provide an interface for the customers to share their not-so –good experience but also educates them about various tech related activities going on around simultaneously. As I was going through the iYogi Complaint series, I noticed how excellently they have shared the knowledge about various kinds of scams and computer related issues. They mainly included information about problems related to Internet controls, wireless router configuration, setting of USB devices, printer/antivirus installation and Nigerian Scams etc. Imparting of these pieces of knowledge through iYogi Complaints series in commendable, and so informative in nature.

I am so impressed by the way these iYogi gies function and make their customers feel so special. It compelled me to extend my subscription for its services. My mom is very happy and content with iYogi and the kind of services they provide. Hats Off to iYogi for its commendable job *Relief*

Spending an evening

Away from work, I like to spend time with my family. Last weekend, for instance, I decided to take my family out for a picnic; it was decided we’d round off the day by watching the film Rise of the Planet of the Apes. We packed a hamper and spent the afternoon at Central Park, a beautiful fall afternoon. My daughter chased butterflies around the hedges while my son flew a kite, watching it sail across the blue heavens. I spoke with my wife about life at the office and we made plans on whom we’d have over for Thanksgiving. 

iYogi Complaints Forum: A bold new initiative by the firm!

I am fond of computers in an amateurish sort of way. In my spare time I often delve into the history and origin of this fascinating machine and try writing simple algorithms. I was always interested in the way remote tech services operate and had gifted my mom a subscription of just such a firm called iYogi as a Mother’s Day gift.

This company has an iYogi complaints forum which is used by the firm in getting feedback from its customers. With this initiative, iYogi has taken the customer interaction process to an altogether different level. The great thing about this is that the company does not hesitate to analyze negative feedback from its customers-in fact it encourages them to do so to constantly improve its services. I have already broached the subject of iYogi complaint form in my previous post. This was obvious from the many posts and forums related to iYogi complaints. It helps in bringing the firm and its customers closer and keeps the company miles ahead of other competitors.  There is another added advantage of this-with this, the customer need not visit external sites but can post his feedback/complaints straight to iYogi complaints forum.