Google Pixel 2 XL ‘screen burn’ issue causes annoying ghost icons

GHOST icons are appearing on Google’s new phone screens as if they have been “burnt” into the display, users claim.

GOOGLE is investigating reports that its brand new Pixel 2 XL smartphones are suffering unsightly “screen burn”.

This phenomenon leaves “ghost icons” burned into the screen and occurs when displays are used for prolonged amounts of time.

Several of the first lucky few to get their hands on the Pixel 2 XL claim they are suffering from this issue.

One person claimed to have already seen the smartphone’s on-screen buttons on the infinity screen appear when they watch full-screen videos or images.

It was first reported by Alex Dobie, editor of Android Central, who posted a picture on Twitter.

Dobie wrote: “That’s some pretty wild OLED burn-in on the Pixel 2 XL after maybe seven days of full-time use.”

That's some pretty wild OLED burn-in on the Pixel 2 XL after maybe 7 days of full-time use pic.twitter.com/EPJTs6D0Kg

— Alex Dobie (@alexdobie) October 22, 2017

Quite frankly, this is embarrassing after about 50-60% brightness and 3 days of use. #PixelXL2 #Pixel #ScreenBurnIn pic.twitter.com/jVB0bPtvvs

— Bïbbêę (@Bibz32) October 22, 2017

A spokeswoman for Google told The Sun that it was looking into the reports.

She said: “The Pixel 2 XL screen has been designed with an advanced POLED technology, including QHD+ resolution, wide colour gamut, and high contrast ratio for natural and beautiful colours and renderings.

“We put all of our products through extensive quality testing before launch and in the manufacturing of every unit.

“We are actively investigating this report.”

This article originally appeared on The Sun.

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