The launch of Alphabet Inc`s
The Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, which start at $649 and debuted in stores on Thursday, are the lynchpin of Google`s efforts to take on Apple Inc`s
Early Pixel 2 users have voiced frustration with mishaps, including a potentially serious problem with the screen.
Google said on Sunday it is investigating whether graphics are burning into the display of the Pixel 2, following a report on the AndroidCentral blog detailing the issue after a week of use. Burn-in, which usually becomes a problem only after several years of activity, can make it difficult to see information on the display.
Google likely would need to halt production if there is problem, said Ryan Reith, a mobile device analyst at research firm IDC.
"We take all reports of issues very seriously, and our engineers investigate quickly," Mario Queiroz, Google`s vice president for Pixel product management, said in an emailed statement to Reuters. "We will provide updates as soon as we have conclusive data."
The investigation follows Google`s acknowledgement that it may introduce new software to respond to users` concern about a blue tint to the Pixel 2 XL`s 6-inch screen. The device incorporates new OLED display technology, which Google described as offering "a more natural and accurate rendition of colours."
Reviewers and users in online support forums have also reported a clicking noise during calls and poor Bluetooth connections between the Pixel 2 and other devices. Google did not immediately comment on the issues.
On Friday, the company vowed to reimburse an undisclosed number of people who were charged $30 extra for the Pixel 2 by a Verizon Wireless
The surcharge "was an error," Google said in its apology.
Prior complaints led Google to drop the price of an adapter used to connect headphones to $9 from $20, matching the price of a comparable iPhone adapter.
Google also sent emails over the weekend to buyers advising that delivery of their Pixel 2 may be delayed as much as one month, to late November, according to the AndroidPolice news blog and users` postings on Reddit forums. Customers said Google offered a free smartphone case, which otherwise starts at $40. Google did not immediately comment.
Google made a significant bet on the smartphone business last month, agreeing to acquire an HTC Corp hardware development team for $1.1 billion.
Shares of Google fell 1.9 percent to $985.54 at Monday`s close.
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