All articles tagged with #software bug
Originally Published 2 months ago — by GeekWire
Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage caused by a rare software bug and faulty automation that led to a cascading failure, affecting global services. The company has disabled the problematic automation, plans to fix the bug, and improve safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Wccftech
A camera glitch causing white squiggles and black patches has been observed on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17, especially under bright LED lights. Apple has acknowledged the issue as a software bug and plans to fix it in the upcoming iOS 26.1 update, but users should be cautious when taking photos in bright lighting conditions until then.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Android Authority
Some new Pixel 10 owners are experiencing display issues where their screens show colorful snow, likely due to a software glitch rather than hardware failure, with affected phones sometimes returning to normal on their own. Google is investigating the problem, and users are encouraged to contact support and share their experiences.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by theregister.com
ESA's Juice spacecraft experienced a communication loss due to a software bug involving a timer that controls the signal amplifier, which was fixed after ground commands successfully reactivated the amplifier. The issue was caused by a timer wraparound problem that occurs every six months, but it was resolved without major impact, and the spacecraft is now en route to Venus for a gravity-assist flyby.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Early users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have reported a display issue, with complaints about dull colors and poor quality compared to previous models. Samsung has acknowledged the problem, attributing it to a software bug affecting the Vivid display color mode. While a fix is in the works, the company has not provided a timeline for its release. Despite the dissatisfaction, Dxomark has ranked the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display as the top performer, praising its high peak brightness and color reproduction. Samsung's official response on the Community forum acknowledges user feedback but offers no immediate solution beyond adjusting display settings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PhoneArena
Samsung's new Galaxy S24 Ultra has experienced a display issue causing colors to appear dull and muted, attributed to a software bug affecting the Vivid display color mode. Samsung has acknowledged the problem and is actively working on a software update to fix it, although no clear timeline for the update has been provided. Despite the glitch, media playback remains unaffected, and the device has seen strong pre-order sales.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Early users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have reported a display issue, with complaints about dull colors and poor quality compared to previous models. The problem has been identified as a software bug affecting the Vivid display color mode, which is being addressed by Samsung. Despite the dissatisfaction, Dxomark has ranked the Galaxy S24 Ultra's display as the top performer, praising its high peak brightness and color reproduction. Samsung has acknowledged the user feedback but has not provided a solution beyond adjusting display settings, leaving some users dissatisfied.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Early users of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have reported a display issue, with complaints about dull colors and poor picture quality. The problem has been attributed to a software bug affecting the Vivid display color mode, which is not functioning as intended. Samsung has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix, reassuring users that the hardware is not faulty. While a timeline for the fix has not been provided, it is expected to roll out soon, and in the meantime, media playback remains unaffected by the bug.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PhoneArena
Early adopters of the Samsung Galaxy S24 have noticed that the Vivid screen mode does not make the display look more saturated or rich, leading to complaints about the dull and muted appearance of the Natural mode. Samsung advises switching to Vivid for a more vibrant display, but it seems that a software bug related to One UI 6.1 is causing the issue. Samsung is aware of the problem and is working on a fix with a software update, providing relief to potential buyers as the glitch is not tied to the hardware.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SamMobile - Samsung news
The One UI 6.0 update for Galaxy phones has introduced a yellow screen tint issue for some users, likely due to a conflict between Android's Night Light feature and Samsung's Eye Comfort Shield. A temporary fix involves using the Nova Launcher app to access the Night Light settings and disable the feature. Samsung is expected to release a software patch to address the issue, but the timeline for this fix varies by phone model and country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Register
Apple has acknowledged that a bug in the iOS 17 software is causing the iPhone 15 Pro to overheat, particularly during initial setup or when restoring the device. The company is working on a software update to address the issue, as well as collaborating with third-party app developers to resolve system overload problems. Some experts speculate that the excessive heat may be due to design flaws in the thermal system or the 3-nanometer chip. In related news, Apple is reportedly developing its own search engine, potentially posing a challenge to Google's dominance in web search.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hackaday
The Japanese Hakuto-R Lunar lander crashed into the Moon due to a software bug caused by sensor fusion. The altitude sensor reported the altitude as much lower than it was, causing the craft to slowly descend until it ran out of fuel and plunged to the surface. The landing simulations were not re-run after the landing site was changed, leading to the crash. Remotely landing a robot on the Moon without GPS is a difficult task.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is not working with iPhones and iPads that have been updated to iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5, according to several users. The adapter no longer powers any devices connected to both of the ports, likely due to a software bug that will need to be addressed in a future iOS version. Apple released iOS 16.5 on Thursday, which includes bug fixes related to CarPlay, Screen Time, and Spotlight.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CoinDesk
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a two-hour outage on its spot markets due to a software bug related to the trailing stop loss feature. The outage caused a $700 dip in the price of bitcoin, but by the time Binance trading came back online, bitcoin had returned to about the $28,000 level. Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao described the event as "unlucky" and stated that the outage followed "standard operating procedure."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PCMag
OpenAI has confirmed that a software bug caused ChatGPT to leak the conversation histories of some random users earlier this week. The company has released a patch, but users' chat histories for Monday, March 20, may have been lost. It remains unclear whether the bug exposed anyone's sensitive personal information. OpenAI plans to provide more details through a "technical postmortem."