After dealing with all sorts of display issues, another problem with smartphone . This time it's an audio issue: users on the official Google and elsewhere are reporting strange sounds coming from the Pixel 2's speakers.
Customers are complaining about a “click” and “very high-pitched voice” coming from the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Most reports on forums say the noises are coming from the top or bottom speaker on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Some reports say the sounds come during calls, while other users say the sounds happen whenever the screen is on.
Most users are being told to return their devices after contacting support, but at least one person claims they were told this issue would be patched in an upcoming update. One possible solution is to disable NFC, which some users say stops or reduces the noise.
The audio issues are the latest quality control issue to come from Google's hardware division. The Pixel 2 XL's LG-made display doesn't hold up against the competition, presenting a grainy image at low brightness, color shifting, and other issues. The Google Home Mini has had its share of issues, too. After reports of its continued crashing due to a faulty touchpad, Google sent out an update to disable the touchpad on all Google Home Minis forever. Google's hardware is great when it works, but evidence that the company has a quality control problem is mounting.
