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 ...

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 ...

Last month, Google announced that it would issue a mandatory software update to a “subset” of Pixel 6a owners to take care of a battery overheating issue or concern. The update was scheduled for July ...

Google’s Pixel 6a battery is prone to overheating after reaching a certain number of charge cycles, and Google has now acknowledged the issue and is preparing a fix for users who are impacted by the ...

Google’s Pixel phones have grown from a curiosity to become some of the best smartphones you can buy, featuring excellent cameras and lengthy support. Unfortunately, they are also gaining a reputation ...

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 ...