Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Whenext and how our countdown system works.
Whenext is a comprehensive countdown application that tracks upcoming events across technology, gaming, and entertainment industries. We provide real-time countdowns with confidence scoring to help you stay informed about important releases, announcements, and events.
Our platform aggregates information from reliable sources and presents it in an easy-to-understand format, complete with countdown timers and reliability indicators.
Our event data comes from a variety of trusted sources including:
- Official Company Announcements: Direct statements from Apple, Google, Tesla, Netflix, and other major companies
- Industry Publications: Tech news sites, gaming magazines, entertainment trade publications
- Regulatory Filings: SEC filings, trademark applications, and other legal documents
- Historical Patterns: Analysis of past release cycles and company behavior
- Insider Reports: Verified leaks and reports from industry insiders
All data is manually curated and verified by our team before being added to the platform. We continuously monitor sources for updates and adjust dates as new information becomes available.
Our confidence scoring system rates the reliability of each countdown on a scale from 0% to 100%:
- 90-100% (High Confidence): Official announcement with confirmed date and time
- 70-89% (Medium-High Confidence): Strong indication from reliable sources or established patterns
- 50-69% (Medium Confidence): Educated guess based on industry patterns and reliable speculation
- 0-49% (Low Confidence): Pure speculation or very uncertain information
This system helps you understand how reliable each countdown is, allowing you to make informed decisions about which events to prioritize.
We update our countdown data regularly to ensure accuracy:
- Real-time Updates: Countdown timers update every second for precise tracking
- Daily Monitoring: We check all major sources daily for new announcements or date changes
- Immediate Updates: When official announcements are made, we update the data within hours
- Weekly Reviews: Comprehensive review of all events to verify accuracy and adjust confidence scores
If an event date changes or is cancelled, we immediately update the information and notify users through our platform.
Currently, we track events across three main categories:
- Technology: Product launches, software releases, conference announcements, and major tech industry events
- Gaming: Video game releases, console launches, gaming events, and industry announcements
- Entertainment: Movie releases, TV show premieres, streaming service launches, and entertainment industry events
We're constantly expanding our coverage and plan to add more categories based on user feedback and demand.
The accuracy of our countdowns depends on the reliability of the source information:
- Official Dates: 95%+ accuracy for officially announced events
- Industry Reports: 70-85% accuracy for well-sourced industry reports
- Estimated Dates: 40-60% accuracy for dates based on patterns and speculation
We always indicate the confidence level for each countdown, and we recommend paying closer attention to high-confidence events for planning purposes.
Currently, Whenext is available as a responsive web application that works perfectly on mobile devices. Our web app provides:
- Full functionality on smartphones and tablets
- Responsive design that adapts to your screen size
- Fast loading times and smooth performance
- Offline capabilities for viewing cached countdowns
We're considering developing dedicated mobile apps for iOS and Android based on user demand. Stay tuned for updates!
Currently, our notification system is in development. We're planning to implement:
- Browser Notifications: Real-time alerts when events are approaching
- Email Alerts: Customizable email notifications for events you're tracking
- Custom Timing: Set how far in advance you want to be notified
- Category Filters: Choose which types of events you want notifications for
This feature will be available in a future update. Follow our social media or check back regularly for announcements!
Absolutely! We welcome community suggestions for new events to track. Here's how you can contribute:
- Contact Form: Use our contact form to suggest new events with source links
- Social Media: Reach out to us on our social media channels
- Email: Send suggestions directly to our team
When suggesting events, please include:
- Event name and description
- Expected date (if known)
- Source of information
- Why it would be valuable to track
We review all suggestions and add qualifying events to our tracking list.