Pixel 7 Users Report Degraded Image Quality During Video Calls: All Details

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Last Update: January 14, 2023, 2:47 pm IST

Older Pixel models are not affected by this potential 'software bug'.

Older Pixel models are not affected by this potential ‘software bug’.

Several Pixel 7 users have taken to platforms like Reddit, explaining the alleged issue, which reportedly affects video calling apps including Google’s own Meet, WhatsApp, and other apps.

The latest generation of Google’s Pixel phones – the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, were slated to be released in October 2022. While the phone has received great response, a new bug has surfaced due to which many users are complaining about poor image quality during various video calls. Apps, including Google Meet.

Pixel 7 users have taken to platforms like Reddit – explaining the alleged issue, which reportedly affects video calling apps – including Google’s own Meet, WhatsApp and other apps – shows a blurry video feed , while users use the phone’s cameras during video calls. Several users have highlighted similar problems, as far back as three months before the launch window of the Pixel 7 smartphone. Fortunately, the problem is not widespread, and it seems to be affecting only a small percentage of users, and notably, older Pixel models are not affected by this potential ‘software bug’.

according to a the user On Reddit, the camera shows blurry output and “When it’s in low light (I don’t mean completely dark) the camera is really bad. Another user pointed out that it felt like “I’m wearing a lot of makeup making my skin look greasy. Is there any way to get it off?”

a user Said, “I understand your feelings here. My experience has been similar switching from the 3XL to the 6 Pro. The back cameras are great and definitely an upgrade but the front-facing ones not so much. However, he shared a tip that may solve this alleged issue. “ 6/7 The best way to take sharp photos with a selfie camera is to a) hold it at arm’s length b) have a good external light source near your subjects and c) use night vision at all times when it’s low Light condition. ,

Google is yet to acknowledge the above issue which has been highlighted by several Pixel 7 users on Reddit and other platforms.

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