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iOS 6.1.3 Issues, Glitches & Fixes for iPhone 3GS, 4/S, 5 & iPad 2-4

03/27/2013 by Lynn Walford

The iOS 6.1.3 was supposed to solve and prevent problems now it looks like it is causing problems. The security hole that allowed crooks to access contacts through emergency calling has been fixed, there are reports of battery drain, email,Wi-Fi and other issues.

We looked through support forums and forum members as well as Apple have supplied some fixes for some of the problems. For some the battery drain issue is connected to corrupted connections to email and iCloud. Apple also suggested resetting Wi-Fi if after the iOS 6.3.1 update for iPhone 3Gs, 4/S, 5 and iPad 2-4.

Galaxy Nexus Update 4 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Live

03/19/2013 by Lynn Walford

Today is update day at Verizon Wireless, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is being updated to Android 4.2.2 in phases, starting today. Also being updated today is the Droid 4 to Jelly Bean 4.1.

Verizon generally pushes out updates in phases and increases over time.

The Jelly Bean 4.2.2 update includes new camera features such as photosphere to take 360 degree panoramic pictures that can easily be shared with friends. Other features are gesture typing, wireless display, smart screen saver and more.

iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 iOS 6.1.3 Update Fixes Lockscreen & Maps

03/19/2013 by Lynn Walford

Apple is pushing out an update to fix the lockscreen on most recent model iPhones and iPads called iOS 6.1.3.

The update fixes the lock screen security flaw. There is a security flaw that allows others to access phone contacts and other information from the lock screen by canceling emergency dialing and tapping the power button.

Droid 4 Update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 2Day

03/19/201303/19/2013 by Lynn Walford

Verizon Wireless announced that the DROID 4 by Motorola will updated to Android< 4.1, Jelly Bean. The software upgrade will be pushed to customers in phases starting Tuesday, March 19.

The update is 98.72.18.XT894.Verizon.en.US. Features of the update include Voice Search, smart keyboard, Google Now and other well-known Jelly Bean features,

MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S3 (III) Update to 4.1 Jelly Bean

04/09/201303/08/2013 by Lynn Walford

In time for Easter, there are many Jelly Bean updates rolling out this week. The MetroPCS Samsung Galaxy S III is getting updated too, along with the HTC One X and Droid RAZR/MAXX. Your Samsung Galaxy S III must be connected to Wi-Fi for the update to work.

The servers were so busy some owners had to wait to download the update. Be sure that your Samsung Galaxy S III is at least 50% charged. DO NOT STOP the process during the update, like we did with out AT&T model (see video).