8 posts and columns on bugs

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Google Promises Fix for Volume Bug in Galaxy Nexus

in Mobile on November 23, 2011 at 12:02 pm PT

Google said Wednesday it will fix a problem that has been causing sound issues with its recently released Galaxy Nexus phone. “We are aware of the volume issue and have developed a fix,” Google said in a statement to AllThingsD. “We will update devices as soon as possible.”

Apple Aims to Squash Pair of Bugs With Latest iOS Update

in Mobile on April 14, 2011 at 11:49 pm PT

The iPhone maker offered an update on Thursday aimed to address two recent bugs causing problems for some using the latest versions of Apple’s latest phone and tablet software. It also released security updates for the Mac and for the Verizon iPhone.

Google’s Eric Schmidt Shows Off Movie Studio, a Tablet Video-Editing App

in Mobile on February 15, 2011 at 8:58 am PT

Speaking at Mobile World Congress, the Google executive says that contrary to critics, devices are actually improving human connections. His talk is just getting started. Click here for live coverage from Mobilized’s Ina Fried.

Google Goes To the Cloud For New Idea In PC System

in Personal Technology on December 15, 2010 at 6:03 pm PT

Walt tests an early-stage version of Google’s Chrome OS for computers–an attempt to challenge the Microsoft-Apple duopoly. One drawback of the new operating system, due next summer, is having to give up familiar local programs and dwell in the cloud.
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Nook E-Reader Has Potential, but Needs Work

in Personal Technology on December 9, 2009 at 6:03 pm PT

Barnes & Noble’s new e-reader has Wi-Fi and allows users to lend books, but it’s slower and less polished than its Kindle competitor, writes Walt Mossberg.
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Apple Changes Leopard’s Spots

in Personal Technology on August 26, 2009 at 6:01 pm PT

Apple’s Snow Leopard operating system improves upon its predecessor, writes Walt Mossberg. But it isn’t a big breakthrough for average users, and it isn’t a typical Apple lust-provoking product.
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