… Included in the packaging was a note from the tech giant stating, “No repairs were done on your device because you either denied or did not respond to the change order request that was sent to you via email.” The owner says that they are filing a formal complaint against Google. “I’ve filed a forma… …
… So, Google ruling out the possibility of repairing an otherwise functional three-year-old device can be infuriating, nonetheless. The user also claims this is planned obsolescence, or Google pushing consumers to buy newer devices instead of fixing existing ones to make profits. …
… October 1, 2026: All new account activations must also be completed on the customer’s device via the T-Life app. Adding insult to injury, employees also allege that the T-Life app frequently freezes and experiences connection issues. …
… The class-action effort raises some challenging questions for tech consumers and manufacturers, alike. Should companies prioritize updates that keep their devices feeling fresh and modern — even if that impacts functionality? …
… However, getting your connected device to treat a connection as metered is more useful, since it forces devices to adjust behavior by recognizing that the connection has limited data, restricting background data usage, and preventing automatic app updates. …
… Guillemet said the issue highlights a deeper design problem with many consumer devices. “General-purpose chips are built for convenience,” he explained. “Secure Elements are built for key protection.” Unlike typical smartphone chips, dedicated Secure Elements isolate sensitive secrets from the rest… …
… Streaming and entertainment Streaming services An Audible bug is burning through some users' mobile data Version 26.19.13 of Audible on Android is having issues. …
… If you’re experiencing these issues, you can try clearing the cache for the Fitbit app on your Pixel Watch by heading to Settings App on both the phone and the watch. …
… He even claims to have filed formal complaints with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Florida Office of the Attorney General, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. …
… These are higher-end devices that are more consumer-focused, which seems to be the same crowd Googlebooks are targeting. It’s possible Google might be planning to upgrade every Chromebook Plus device down the road, so it doesn’t see this as a problem. …