- Android on the Google Pixel 9 series has a higher threshold for what it considers fast charging.
- Previous Pixel phones would show the “charging rapidly” text on the lock screen for any charger that delivered at least 7.5W of power.
- The Pixel 9, however, only shows this text for chargers that deliver at least 20W of power.
It’s been over two weeks since Google unveiled the Google Pixel 9 series, and we’re still learning new things about the devices that the company didn’t mention at its Made by Google event. While it’s unfortunate it didn’t get around to mentioning neat features like Adaptive Touch, it’s understandable that it didn’t have time to mention some of the really minor quality-of-life changes. That’s what we’re here for, though.
Earlier today, APKMirror founder Artem Russakovskii posted on X about an aspect of his Pixel 9 Pro XL that he found annoying. He mentioned that his Pixel 9 Pro XL no longer shows the “charging rapidly” text on the lock screen. Instead, the lock screen shows an ETA for when his phone will complete charging. The reason this is annoying is because it makes it harder to tell if the phone is connected to a fast charger.