Google has announced that it is shipping an unexpected update to Pixel 4A phones this week. According to Ars Technica, the ...

Google’s budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone just received a software update on. This one actually lowers the battery life.

The old Google Pixel 4a is already receiving an update designed to optimize its battery, but that could kill some cells.

This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life. The Pixel 4a, released in the summer of 2020, was discontinued at the end of 2022.

Google is surprising Pixel 4a owners with a new software update, though some owners won’t appreciate it. The new update will reduce the battery life of some devices. The search giant published a ...

For some unknown reason—which Google doesn’t clarify—the update will “ruin” the battery life of some Pixel 4a units. Google is offering compensation to those affected by the issue after ...

This marks the final software update for the Pixel 4a, which reached its software end-of-life cycle with the Android 13 update. While it addresses long-term battery performance, the update ...

While every Pixel 4a will receive the automatic update, only certain devices will see a reduction in battery life and charging performance. There’s no information as to what designates which ...