Google's newest Pixel replace adjusts haptic suggestions, however not everybody likes it

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Google Pixel customers have seen a change to haptic suggestions after the March 2025 Pixel Function Drop replace.
The change appears to have an effect on Pixel 7 and eight customers, whereas some Pixel 9 customers have not seen any distinction.
Google acknowledged it’s investigating consumer studies.

Google just lately launched its March Pixel Feature drop, which is filled with new additions, reminiscent of an upgraded Gemini Live. Surprisingly, the change that garnered probably the most consideration does not seem to be it was intentional.

Customers on Reddit have reported a noticeable change in haptic feedback on their Pixel gadgets following the set up of the March 2025 Pixel Drop. Some customers point out that the vibration depth is now stronger and extra outstanding, whereas others have characterised it as overly intense, springy, and low cost.

After putting in the replace on my Pixel 8a to expertise it firsthand, I agree that it feels low cost and springy now. You possibly can take a look at the unique Reddit thread that reported the difficulty beneath.

Google Pixel 8a

Google’s newest midranger handset, with a 6.1-inch show, a 64-megapixel fundamental digital camera, 8GB of RAM, and the Tensor G3 chip first discovered on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional smartphones.

Model: Google
Show: 1080×2400 OLED at 430 PPI, as much as 120Hz, 1400 nits (HDR), 2000 nits (peak brightness)
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 28GB, 256GB
Battery: 24+ hour, as much as 72-hour with excessive battery saver
Ports: USB Kind-C® 3.2

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Consumer opinion is split on the adjustments

The discharge notes for the replace do not point out haptic suggestions adjustments

Pixel 8a vibration and haptic settings on blue background.

As with most issues in life, some customers just like the adjustments to haptic suggestions on their Pixel smartphones, whereas others hate it and hope that Google reverses course on this transformation. “I actually do not prefer it. It looks like a spring as an alternative of a thump. It feels a bit low cost. I hope they revert to the unique,” one user on Reddit mentioned.

The haptic suggestions points appear to be primarily impacting Pixel 7 and eight customers, with most Pixel 9 customers not noticing any distinction. In accordance with Android Police, Google did not point out altering haptic suggestions within the March 2025 Pixel Function drop launch notes. Nevertheless, Google has acknowledged that it’s conscious of consumer studies.

“The Pixel crew is actively wanting into studies from some Pixel customers about adjustments to haptic depth,” Google mentioned on Reddit.

The adjustments to haptic suggestions might simply be a bug and be fastened within the subsequent month-to-month safety patch. In the event you’re not a fan of the adjustments, you may regulate the vibration and haptic depth within the Settings app to assist alleviate a number of the results of it.