Verizon Wireless experienced a temporary service disruption caused by a software issue, but service was quickly restored. The company apologized to customers, advised restarting devices if issues persist, and is using the incident to improve future service reliability.
Verizon experienced a nationwide network outage caused by a software issue, leaving many customers with phones limited to SOS mode and unable to access regular service; the company is working to resolve the problem.
Major US cities including Boston, Chicago, and NYC experienced a significant Verizon service outage due to a software issue, affecting thousands of customers who reported being stuck in SOS mode; Verizon is working to resolve the problem.
Verizon experienced a widespread wireless outage across the US due to a software issue, causing many customers to lose service and be unable to make or receive calls, with the company working to resolve the problem.
Verizon is experiencing a nationwide cell service outage affecting many customers due to a software issue, with ongoing efforts by engineers to resolve the problem.
Many iPhone users are experiencing a bug in iOS 18.5 where the Mail app displays a blank screen, becomes unresponsive, or crashes, with no official fix from Apple yet. Temporary workarounds exist, but the issue remains unresolved as of now.
Ford is recalling nearly 1.1 million vehicles across various models due to a software issue that may cause rearview cameras to delay, freeze, or not display images, increasing crash risk. The recall affects models from 2021 to 2024, with updates expected via over-the-air software updates, and follows previous recalls and regulatory penalties related to similar issues.
Alaska Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stoppage for about an hour due to software issues related to weight and balance calculations, affecting its flights and subcarriers. The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the ground stop after the issue was reported, but residual delays were expected throughout the day. This comes after Boeing compensated Alaska Airlines $160 million for an incident in January involving a 737 Max 9 plane.
Apple is investigating an ongoing "ghost touch" issue affecting Apple Watch Series 7, Series 8, and first-generation Ultra models, causing the devices to act as if the display is being tapped when it isn't. Despite advising service providers not to replace affected units, Apple suggests affected users restart their devices and stay updated on watchOS software updates. The problem has rendered some devices unusable, particularly on the passcode screen, and users are hoping for a prompt software fix from Apple.
Samsung's One UI 6.1 update for the Galaxy S23 appears to have throttled the charging speed, with users reporting a decrease from 25W to 15W or lower. This issue affects both regular and Ultra variants of the device. While it's not a hardware problem, Samsung is expected to address the issue with a software fix in the upcoming April security patch.
General Motors has temporarily halted sales of the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon mid-size trucks due to intermittent software quality issues, with a fix identified and deployment underway. The sales pause does not affect 2023 models, and there are no plans for a recall. This comes after a similar pause for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. GM is working to address the software issues and has emphasized its commitment to quality and customer experience.
Tesla is recalling almost 200,000 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles due to a rearview camera display problem caused by software instability, which could reduce driver visibility and increase crash risk. The issue has not resulted in any accidents, injuries, or fatalities, and affected vehicles have already received a free over-the-air software update as a solution. Tesla will also send affected drivers recall information in March and has incorporated the updated software release into its vehicle production.
Tesla is recalling 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a faulty backup camera that fails to engage when the cars are in reverse, posing a safety risk. The recall affects certain Model Y, Model S, and Model X vehicles from 2023, accounting for over 10% of the company's 2023 output. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration attributes the issue to a software problem and Tesla has released an over-the-air software update to address it. This comes shortly after a separate recall of over two million vehicles due to safety concerns related to its Autopilot system, which was also resolved through a software update.
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the US due to a software problem affecting the rearview camera, increasing the risk of a crash, with no reported injuries or deaths. The recall covers 2023 Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving technology, and a free over-the-air software update has been released to address the issue. This comes after a series of software-related recalls, and amid stock price concerns following Elon Musk's failure to address investor worries about price cuts and business issues.
Google Pixel smartphone owners are experiencing usability issues after installing the January 2024 Google Play system update, including being unable to access internal storage, open the camera, take screenshots, or open apps. The problem affects various Pixel models and is likely a software issue that Google has yet to fix. Some users have resorted to performing a factory reset, resulting in data loss. This recurrence of issues raises concerns about Google's quality assurance processes and testing protocols before deploying system updates.