Google finally addresses the chronic issue in Pixel 6 and Pixel 7
American tech giant Google could resolve a seemingly chronic issue in two popular smartphone models with its new update.
Google’s Pixel series embarked on a path of redemption with the advent of the Pixel 6, flaunting the redesigned aesthetic of the phones and introducing the Tensor G1 chip, an innovation oriented towards enhanced intelligence. Initial fervor, however, simmered down as users began to experience overheating issues with the Tensor-equipped devices. Notably, the successor Pixel 7 series, boasting the Tensor G2 chip, also did not manage to escape heating concerns.
As the tech community awaits with bated breath for potential overheating issues in the upcoming Pixel 8 series, a glimmer of hope emerges from user discussions on Reddit, implying that Google might have navigated a way around the heating issues with the older Pixel models through the Android 14 update.
Google finally addresses the chronic issue in Pixel 6 and Pixel 7
Reports emerging from Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 owners on Reddit have spotlighted that their devices are not heating as markedly as before and are exhibiting smoother operation on Android 14. These claims are not just limited to device performance, but also extend to an apparent enhancement in battery life, ostensibly due to the CPU not being as taxed. Although these reports are worth noting, Google has not released specific details concerning any modifications within Android 14 targeted at mitigating the overheating concerns for its Pixel phones. A possible speculation gaining traction is that Google might have fine-tuned the CPU scheduler to make optimal use of the potent CPU cores.
Such an improvement has been received positively, especially considering that Pixel smartphones are frequently reported to operate at higher temperatures than desired. Rumors have also circulated suggesting that the soon-to-be-unveiled Pixel 8 series does not experience significant heating, although it comes at a potential price of throttling the Tensor G3 chip down to half its performance. This is particularly disconcerting, especially considering that the Tensor G3 is already considered to be less powerful than its competitors, such as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. If the throttling rumors hold weight, the Pixel 8 series may feature a chipset that only matches the power of a budget smartphone.
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