Pixel 2 XL screen burn in Google says software update incoming
Pixel 2 XL screen burn-in Google says software update incoming.
Google's launch of the Pixel 2 XL took a nasty turn when reports of screen burn in on the handset's LG-made display began to surface. On Thursday, Google responded saying it's testing a software update to address the issue, but said the "differential aging is in line with that of other premium smartphones" and shouldn't affect daily use.
Screen burn in issues began to surface over the weekend. Android Central's executive editor Alex Dobie posted an image on Twitter of the Pixel 2 XL's screen on Twitter, which shows the white navigation icons are still visible when the display should be a solid gray. Google responded shortly after that it was looking into the issue.
Google's VP of product management Mario Queiroz on Thursday wrote in a blog post: