There's a mandatory Pixel 6a update headed out to deal with battery overheating, and Google's finally sharing what to expect.

Affected phones will have their battery capacity reduced, but could be eligible for a free replacement.

The good news? You're getting Android 16! The bad news: the update will reduce battery capacity and charging performance once ...

Google has rolled out a new initiative for Pixel 6a users facing battery and overheating concerns. Named the Battery ...

The issue stems from regulations, which limits lithium-ion battery cells to 20Wh (roughly 5,000mAh) to avoid classification ...

Google has indicated that once a Pixel 6a device reaches 400 charge cycles, its battery capacity and charging performance ...

Google has detailed the remedies for its upcoming Pixel 6a battery reduction update, including a $150 credit towards a new ...

Users with impacted Pixel 6a handsets are eligible for free repairs, cash compensation, or hardware discounts.

Google announced that it would issue a mandatory software update to a “subset” of Pixel 6a owners to take care of a battery ...

Wondering why your phone’s battery is smaller in the US or EU? Here's how international shipping laws limit smartphone ...

Google is offering Pixel 6a users cash or store credit, along with free battery replacement, under its new battery support ...

Starting July 8, 2025, all Pixel 6a devices will automatically receive the Android 16 update. However, the new battery ...