Subj : Google Pixel 10 likely to get a display upgrade that makes it kin
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 30 2025 11:45:07

Google Pixel 10 likely to get a display upgrade that makes it kinder on your 
eyes

Date:
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:36:14 +0000

Description:
Google has hinted that it could improve the PWM dimming rate of its phones, 
likely starting with the Pixel 10.

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has hinted that it could address PWM dimming issues later this year That 
likely means any improvements will come to the Pixel 10 series This could be 
good news for anyone who suffers headaches when using phones with low PWM 
dimming rates 

Googles Pixel phones have fantastic screens and theres no reason to think the 
upcoming Google Pixel 10 series will be any exception, but one way in which 
theyve so far been found lacking is their PWM (pulse-width modulation) 
dimming rates. 

This refers to a method that some smartphones use to make their display 
appear dimmer. Essentially, rather than the voltage being adjusted, the 
display is rapidly turned off and on to give the appearance of decreased 
brightness. 

This rapid switching on and off of the screen is imperceptible to most users, 
but for some it can cause headaches, and its at its worst when the PWM rate 
is quite low  which is the case with Pixel phones. 

But that might change with the Google Pixel 10, as when Android Central asked 
Google whether it would consider upgrading the PWM dimming rate or adding a 
flicker-reduction accessibility option to Pixel phones, they were told by a 
Google representative that their teams are aware and investigating this. You 
can expect updates later this year." The Google Pixel 9 Pro (Image credit: 
Philip Berne / Future) Likely landing with the Pixel 10 

That reference to later this year likely means any changes would come to the 
Pixel 10 series, which is expected to launch in or around August. That likely 
means older models wont benefit, though its not impossible that these changes 
could land as a software update. 

Its also unclear whether this would mean changes to the PWM rate, moving away 
from PWM, or some other solution. But whatever the case, this is very 
promising news for anyone who struggles with PWM and particularly low PWM 
dimming rates. 

Of course, this comment is a bit vague so we might be getting excited about 
nothing, but as Android Central notes, this isnt the first time theyve 
reached out to Google for comment on PWM over the last couple of years, but 
it is the first time theyve had a meaningful response, which could be a sign 
that its finally something Google is addressing. 

We should find out later this year, either with the Pixel 10 series or as 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-pixel-10-likely-to
-get-a-display-upgrade-that-makes-it-kinder-on-your-eyes


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