The other day we heard about a bug that had been discovered in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, where you could not add a birthday or anniversary to the people/contacts apps in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean if the date you wanted to add was in December.
Google has now acknowledged the bug, and have said that they are working on fixing it and that an update will be ‘coming soon’ which will fix the problem, you can see the statement from Google below.
We discovered a bug in the Android 4.2 update, which makes it impossible to enter December events in optional fields of the People app (this bug did not affect Calendar). Rest assured, this will be fixed soon so that those of you with December birthdays and anniversaries won’t be forgotten by your friends and family.
Understanding the Bug
The bug in question specifically affects the People app in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Users found that when they tried to add a birthday or anniversary for a contact, the month of December was not available as an option. This issue did not extend to the Calendar app, which continued to function normally. The bug is particularly problematic for those who rely on their contacts app to keep track of important dates, as it essentially renders the app useless for any December events.
This bug has caused quite a stir among Android users, especially those who have friends and family with December birthdays or anniversaries. The inability to add these dates means that users might miss out on important reminders, leading to potential social faux pas.
Google’s Response and Future Updates
Google’s prompt acknowledgment of the issue is a positive sign. They have assured users that a fix is in the works and will be rolled out soon. The exact timeline for the update has not been provided, but given the urgency of the issue, it is expected that Google will prioritize this fix.
The statement from Google reads:
We discovered a bug in the Android 4.2 update, which makes it impossible to enter December events in optional fields of the People app (this bug did not affect Calendar). Rest assured, this will be fixed soon so that those of you with December birthdays and anniversaries won’t be forgotten by your friends and family.
This assurance from Google is crucial as it helps to maintain user trust. Bugs are an inevitable part of software development, but how a company responds to these issues can significantly impact user satisfaction. By addressing the problem head-on and communicating openly with users, Google is taking the right steps to mitigate any negative fallout.
We do not as yet have any information on when Google will release an update to fix this bug, let’s hope it is available before December. Given that December is fast approaching, the pressure is on for Google to deliver a timely solution. Users are eagerly awaiting the update, and it will be interesting to see how quickly Google can roll out the fix.
In the meantime, users can continue to use the Calendar app to keep track of December events. While this is not an ideal solution, it does provide a temporary workaround until the People app is fixed.
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