In the past week, several technical problems occurred that impacted the digital everyday life of many users. From difficulties with Apple applications to mobile network outages with leading providers like Vodafone and Telekom—the list of disruptive factors was long.
Apple Notes App Causes Frustration
On November 26, users reported significant issues with the Apple Notes App on the Mac and the iPhone. When copying texts into the app, paragraphs unexpectedly created new cells in other lines. This behavior not only complicated the organization of notes but also made efficient work nearly impossible. Particularly frustrating was the overlapping of line entries, which impaired the clarity of the notes.
iMessage with Recurring Crashes
Also on November 27, increased crashes occurred with iMessage. Users reported that the message editing function was disrupted on the first attempt. Additionally, it was criticized that the timestamp for read messages was no longer displayed. It is unclear whether this is a new feature or a bug.
AirPods and Siri: Volume Issues
An additional problem occurred when using AirPods with the transparency feature enabled. The volume of the send tone was disproportionately loud compared to the Siri voice. This imbalance led to unpleasant listening experiences and affected the user-friendliness of the devices.
Mobile Network Outages with Vodafone and Telekom
On November 26, mobile network outages occurred with Vodafone in the city train at Stuttgart Central Station as well as two connection drops with Telekom on the route between Stuttgart and Mannheim. These disruptions affected not only communication but also the ability to work productively during the journey.
Issues with Personal Hotspot and iOS
Users of iOS devices expressed dissatisfaction that the connection settings for personal hotspots cannot be set to „automatic“ or „manual.“ This led to Hotspot connections needing to be manually deleted and re-established, which was particularly hindering during important phone calls.
Taxi Apps and Unreliable Drivers
On November 27, there were complaints about a taxi driver in Frankfurt am Main who accepted a ride via the FreeNow app, even though he was not nearby. This behavior led to delays and frustration among passengers. A similar „taxi drama“ in Böblingen had already made headlines and highlights the challenges in the field of mobility services.
Lost First Aid Kit and Product Quality
On November 25, a user lost his first aid kit on a driveway in Kiel after it detached from its mounting point. This incident prompted a complaint to the manufacturer, as the quality and reliability of the product did not meet expectations.
