The Pixel 4's 90Hz Smooth Display slows down when screen brightness is lowered

When Google launched the Pixel 4, one of the key features it pointed out was the Smooth Display feature, refreshing the screen at 90Hz. But all is not as it seems. We already knew that the high refresh rate is not supported by all apps and all scenarios, so Google drops from 90Hz to 60Hz on occasion. But a new condition has been unearthed. It seems that the use of a 90Hz refresh rate is dependent on screen brightness levels... until Google issues a fix, that is. See also: Google Pixel 4 is oh so awesome [Review] Google Pixel 4… [Continue Reading]