Google Pixel Watch: Google shuts down reports of display burn-in issues from early adopters

Google has not long started shipping Pixel Watch units, with the company electing to offer complimentary LTE models with Pixel 7 Pro pre-orders. While the company's first smartwatch has come in for some flack because of its outdated chipset and short battery life, its AMOLED display has been a highlight, even with its large bezels.

Unfortunately, early reports have emerged that the Pixel Watch's display could suffer from dreaded AMOLED burn-in, highlighted on Twitter by M. Brandon Lee. For example, in his video, watch face elements are retained when viewing other screens. Similarly, 9to5Google discovered a more pronounced effect on its review unit. However, the website determined that deactivating the always-on display should eliminate the issue within 30 minutes or so.

In a statement, Google claims that the issue stems from image retention, not AMOLED burn-in. Clearly, Google needs to improve its software algorithms to further mitigate the issue, particularly as it has occurred in review units within a week or so of use. Ultimately, it is another sign that the Pixel Watch is not a mature product, as is the case with many of its competitors. Google's full statement on the matter is as follows:

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