Google will finally fix that Pixel 2 buzzing bug

One by one, Google is fixing the Pixel 2 issues with software updates.
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One by one, Google is squashing all those annoying Pixel 2 and 2 XL bugs with software updates.

According to one account on the Pixel User Community forums, the issue consists of a "high pitch frequency sound and clicking when the screen is on and unlocked with ear up to the device like you are on a phone call."

Now, as reported by Android Police, one of Google's community managers acknowledged the issue in a short post.

"We're rolling out a software update in the coming weeks which eliminates a faint buzzing sound on some Pixel 2 devices when the phone is placed to your ear during a phone call," the post said.

This is just one of several issues Pixel 2 owners have reported; others include screen burn-in issues as well as odd clicking noises (which appear to be a separate issue from the buzzing noises bug).

That's a fair amount of bugs for a much-anticipated, high-profile flagship phone. To Google's credit, the company has addressed all major issues with software updates and announced further updates down the line to fix any remaining bugs.

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