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This color shift seems to occur when the text transitions from white. Interestingly, it is more noticeable in low-light settings. Once the display is fully lit up again, everything returns to normal, including the text.
This issue seems to be prevalent in both the Pixel 8 Pro‘s stable software release and the Android 14 QPR1 Beta. While the focus is on software issues, the possibility of a hardware glitch can’t be ruled out entirely. It’s early days to definitively say, but there is a chance that a software update might do the trick and fix the problem.
Though not a major crisis, it is undoubtedly frustrating to encounter glitches on a shiny new $1,000 smartphone. No device is immune to potential problems, but it is reassuring when manufacturers step up to address them. Here’s hoping Google does just that. We will be keeping an eye on how things unfold for the Pixel 8 Pro.
Meanwhile, users of the previous Pixel 7 Pro are still wrestling with challenges like screen flickering and unsightly green tints. Some even report vertical columns of white or yellow light. Despite replacements and software updates, these issues persist, adding a dash of frustration for Pixel 7 Pro owners.
