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Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel
AppWizard
October 3, 2026

Google already rolling out Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 for Pixel

Google has released the Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1, following the QPR2 release, with a stable version expected in March 2027. The beta includes several enhancements and fixes, such as: - Functional audio output device switching during playback from apps without active media controls. - Stabilized foreground service initiation from Quick Settings tiles. - Adjusted application icons in the app menu to reduce excessive spacing. - Reliable app previews in the recent apps screen. - Improved NFC service stability. - Optimized fingerprint sensor unlocking to prevent device freezes. - Refined Face Unlock settings to avoid crashes. - Enhanced MediaPlayer functionality for non-ASCII audio attribute tags. - Improved application launch stability to reduce ANR errors. - Correct functioning of video calling apps without camera feed rotation in desktop mode. - Streamlined user interface navigation back to the home screen. - Corrected Mobile Data icon anomalies in Quick Settings. - Screen recording now supports front camera functionality. - Stabilized calling apps to prevent crashes after device reboot. - Addressed eSIM profile activation issues. - Minimized battery drain during idle with Flip to Shh enabled. - Stabilized access to battery settings in the Settings app. - Improved audio playback consistency on LHDC v5 Bluetooth devices. - Mitigated cellular service disruptions due to modem reporting issues. - Enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity for automatic reconnections during background wakes. The Android 17 QPR3 Beta 1 system images are available for various Pixel devices, including the Pixel 6a, Pixel 7 series, Pixel Tablet, and Pixel 8 models. Users can report issues through the Android Beta Feedback app and join the Android Beta Program for OTA updates. Opting out of the Beta program after installation will result in a data wipe, while opting out before installation will not.
Why is Spotify not working? Thousands of users report issues
AppWizard
September 30, 2026

Why is Spotify not working? Thousands of users report issues

By 3:20 PM on September 29, over 4,000 users reported issues with the Spotify app, particularly in the UK. Spotify acknowledged the situation on its X page, stating they were checking out the issues. Users expressed confusion and frustration on X, questioning whether the app was down and reporting difficulties in listening to music. Downdetector is a platform that allows users to report service disruptions for various popular services, and it monitors interruptions by collecting problem indicators from social media and other online sources.
Messaging app Telegram down for thousands in Singapore
AppWizard
September 8, 2026

Messaging app Telegram down for thousands in Singapore

On September 8, a significant number of Telegram users in Singapore experienced service disruptions, with over 1,500 reports of issues starting around 10:20 AM. By 10:30 AM, reports peaked at nearly 4,000, but by 11:30 AM, complaints had decreased to approximately 350. According to Downdetector data, 50% of users reported problems with the app, 40% faced messaging challenges, and 5% had difficulties logging into their accounts.
Thousands affected as Monzo app hit by ‘technical issues’
AppWizard
August 19, 2026

Thousands affected as Monzo app hit by ‘technical issues’

Monzo is experiencing technical issues affecting certain functionalities of its app, leading to the implementation of a temporary backup service called Monzo Stand-in. Users reported difficulties with the app, with over 3,000 outages noted on DownDetector. Despite the issues, customers can still check balances, make card payments, withdraw cash, freeze cards, and send or receive bank transfers. Monzo is actively investigating the problem and working on a fix to restore full service.
Threema messenger says DDoS attacks disrupted its service for two days
AppWizard
August 14, 2026

Threema messenger says DDoS attacks disrupted its service for two days

Threema experienced significant disruptions due to large-scale DDoS attacks, rendering the service inaccessible for several hours on Tuesday and causing intermittent outages on Wednesday morning. The attacks targeted both Threema and its Swiss colocation partner, Nine, with service being unavailable from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. CEST on Tuesday. By 12:23 p.m. on Wednesday, normal operations were restored. The security of Threema's systems and user data remained intact despite the service availability issues. The nature of the attacks made mitigation challenging, as attackers modified their methods rapidly. Threema's status page faced issues during the outage, and communication was conducted via email and social media. In response, Threema is implementing specialized upstream DDoS protection and plans to enhance its status page to provide monitoring for future disruptions.
Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy games to people who own them on Xbox
AppWizard
July 27, 2026

Ubisoft is giving out free PC copies of Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and Tom Clancy games to people who own them on Xbox

Xbox has launched the "Xbox Console-to-PC Offer," allowing players to access 13 Ubisoft titles on PC at no extra cost if they already own the games on Xbox. The included games are: - Assassin’s Creed Mirage - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Far Cry 6 - Immortals Fenyx Rising - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Riders Republic - Skull and Bones - The Crew 2 - The Crew Motorfest - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction - Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege - Watch Dogs Legion Players can access these titles through the Ubisoft Connect app. The initiative does not support physical game transfers, highlighting challenges for disc-based gaming fans. Additionally, Xbox has faced service disruptions following a recent outage affecting game access.
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