{
  "id": 4659383,
  "title": "Pixel 11 Pro bug causing static sounds in recordings while using Video Boost",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/pixel-11-pro-bug-causing-static-sounds-in-recordings-while-using",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-31T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Google",
    "slug": "9to5google",
    "url": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/31/google-pixel-11-pro-bug-static-sounds-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google's Pixel 11 Pro series experiences static audio issues while using the Video Boost feature, according to recent reports. This problem, which has been plaguing users since last week, causes static bursts every few seconds during video recordings. Video Boost, a Pro-only feature introduced on the Pixel 8 Pro in 2023, utilizes powerful cloud processing to significantly improve video quality by uploading footage to Google's servers. The issue on Pixel 11 devices has been widely reported, with users sharing videos on platforms like Reddit that clearly demonstrate the problem. A Reddit user described the static sound as sounding like a Bluetooth device that's just at the edge of its range. Some users have reported that clearing the cache on the Google Camera app and/or turning off Audio Zoom can temporarily fix the issue. Google is reportedly aware of the problem, but no official statement has been made yet.",
  "summary": "Google continues to improve on video quality with each new Pixel release, but a bug on the Pixel 11 Pro series causes static audio issues when using the Video Boost feature. more…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}