Now Google is preparing to push a similar update to some Pixel 6a smartphones.

Google has issued an urgent warning for Pixel 6a users about a possible battery overheating issue. This comes after reports of some devices catching fire. A recent Android beta update shows that ...

Earlier this year, Google shipped a Pixel 4A update to some owners that lowered battery life to mitigate overheating risk, and soon, it’s going to do the same for the Pixel 6A.

No, Pixels are still fine. I'm undecided. Now, just as that fire gets put out, here comes the Pixel 6a. Google appears poised to once again force an update to prevent some models from overheating.

At first, we weren’t sure if these were simply isolated incidents. However, given Google’s recent history with battery issues on the Pixel 4a and Pixel 7a, we were concerned.

Pixel 6a owners may soon see their devices limited in terms of battery life, as code shows that Google is preparing to “reduce” the battery to avoid “a potential overheating” issue.

Not all Pixel 6a devices will be impacted, but Google notes that customers with affected devices will be contacted “next month” (in July) with more information on how to “address the issue.” ...

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a 6.3-inch screen size. This is measured diagonally, and fits within its 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm frame (or 6.02 x 2.83 x 0.33 ...

If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it's a good idea to keep an eye on it while it's charging: look out for any kind of deformation, and check that the handset isn't getting too hot to the touch.