Pixel 10 series could finally fix a display issue that’s been bugging users for years

Google is investigating issues related to PWM dimming, and it says you can expect updates later this year.

Apr 30, 2025 - 11:19
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Pixel 10 series could finally fix a display issue that’s been bugging users for years
Google Pixel 9 Pro with its screen on.
Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority
  • Google has said it’s investigating PWM dimming concerns on its smartphones, with updates expected “later this year.”
  • This could be a reference to the Pixel 10 series’ coming with DC dimming or other such display improvements as an alternative to PWM dimming, which can cause eye strain and headaches for some users.

The Pixel 10 series is still many months from launch, but rumors have been building up about what we can expect from the upcoming Android flagships. However, we haven’t heard much about what Google is expected to improve for the displays on the devices in the lineup until now. As it turns out, this could finally be the year when Google brings PWM dimming-related improvements to the Pixel 10 series.

Android Central had contacted Google to inquire about PWM dimming on the Pixel 9a. The company reverted with a forward-looking statement for devices coming later in the year: