In early July, Google announced that Pixel 6a phones would be getting a "mandatory" update to Android 16. For some Pixel 6a units, that update came with what Google calls "battery management features, ...

Google will soon reduce the performance of Pixel 6a phones affected by a new battery overheating problem. If you plan to upgrade and trade-in, however, your used Pixel phone won’t fetch much on the ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Last month, Google announced that it would issue a mandatory software update to a “subset” of Pixel 6a owners ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news. Earleir this month, Google began rolling out its battery ...

Following reports of battery issues on Pixel 6a, Google has detailed a mandatory Android 16 update for these devices that, for some, will have a major impact on battery life. Here’s what the company ...

Following discovery in the latest Android 16 beta, Google has confirmed that Pixel 6a owners will receive “mandatory” software update that will reduce battery capacity. In a statement shared with ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Earlier today, we shared the actions taken by Google that signaled it was about to issue a battery performance ...

Dejavu from the 4a update. Here's their note to users: We’re writing to let you know that we’ve identified a problem with the battery in your Pixel 6a device, and have a plan to address it, which is ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. In early July, Google announced that Pixel 6a phones would be getting a "mandatory" update to Android 16. For some Pixel 6a ...