This doesn’t seem to be quite as widespread as all the others and, while it looks pretty bad (not to mention hilarious), it’s really not that serious, reportedly going away on its own after a device reboot or a few minor changes made in the Pixel 3 XL’s developer settings menu.
As spotted by Android Police in multiple Twitter posts, a handful of Google Pixel 3 XL users have been randomly experiencing some double notch action of late. Not to be confused with the old double dongle maneuver, this happens when a virtual side notch emerges out of nowhere to “complement” the physical screen cutout of the stock Android-powered 6.3-incher.
The glitch may sound like a (particularly cruel) prank or an incredibly far-fetched hoax, but the search giant behind the making of the divisive Pixel 3 XL has already confirmed it’s a thing with a fix on the way.
Until a new software update arrives, those affected by one of the weirdest bugs in smartphone history should try restarting their devices or simply rotating them to landscape and back. At the same time, it might not be a bad idea to think how two or three notches would look on the Pixel 4. After all, this is the future, right?
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Jokes aside, it’s pretty much impossible to take the Pixel 3 XL seriously anymore. The size of its (actual) notch and that price tag were already hard to swallow, but all these kinks and snags are making a purchase outright absurd. Android enthusiasts should just pick something else and learn to live with a slower updating pace.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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