A frustrating bug on Google's Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series has left users feeling let down. The issue, which has persisted for over a year, affects the speaker button on the Google Phone app, causing delays and non-responsiveness during calls. This bug has been a source of frustration for many, especially as it impacts a feature used frequently in daily life.
Imagine this scenario: you're on a call with the speakerphone on, and suddenly, you need to switch to the internal speaker for a private conversation. You tap the speaker button, but it doesn't respond immediately, causing the sensitive part of the conversation to be overheard. This issue has been reported by users of both the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, regardless of whether they're running the stable Android 16 build or the latest Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3.2 update.
The problem was first noted in May last year by a Pixel 9 Pro user, who observed a "noticeable lag" when activating the external speaker. This issue has persisted and even affected the Pixel 10 series, with a user reporting in September that they had to "keep clicking [the button] like crazy" to get it to work.
But here's where it gets controversial: Google has stated that they won't fix this issue, deeming it "infeasible" to resolve. This decision has left users frustrated, especially those who rely on the speakerphone feature and have invested in Google's flagship phones.
As one Redditor put it, "The most annoying bug on this Pixel 10 Pro XL hasn't been fixed yet." This sentiment is shared by many, as the issue has been acknowledged by Google since August but remains unresolved.
The Issue Tracker's response suggests that Google is not planning to address this problem, stating, "Status: Won't Fix (Infeasible)." This has left users with limited options, such as using the toggle on the notification or avoiding the Google Phone app altogether.
So, will Google eventually develop a fix for this bug? Only time will tell, but for now, users are left hoping for a miracle and a resolution to this long-standing issue.
