Google’s been dealing with the fallout of bad batteries on the Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a. So far, that’s involved updates that limit charging capacity after a certain number of cycles.

Google could've solved this trust issue by being more transparent instead of trying to sweep it all under the rug.

The Google Pixel lineup of smartphones is one of the best and most popular out there alongside the Apple iPhone and Samsung ...

When Google said that the new Pixel 4a update would "reduce your battery’s runtime and charging performance," it was not kidding. Indeed, the update basically destroyed the battery.

Google appears to be preparing for an imminent release by removing all factory image files for the Pixel 6a, just like they did when a similar issue popped up for the Pixel 4a.

In January, Google released a battery update for the Pixel 4a. This firmware installs automatically, and since the company removed the previous versions, there was no way to revert back.

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Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.

Leaks suggest Google is giving all of its phones telephoto cameras in 2025, though it's still possible the phone in the video is a Pixel 10 Pro. There's not much to glean from the video beyond that.

This story was updated on July 22nd with new Pixel 9 discounts and details about Google’s Pixel 10 offer. Google has slashed the cost of the Pixel 8 Pro by $400, bringing the price down to $599.

When I heard about the Pixel 4a battery issues, I didn’t love it, but I didn’t worry too much. The phone is no longer supported and is several years old. As long as Google did right by Pixel ...

Naturally, there is a timeline for all of this, with Google setting January 8, 2026, as the end date. If you're in possession of a Pixel 4a, you have several months left to make a decision.