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

The Pixel 10 is the kind of phone you wouldn’t think twice about spending extra on over the Pixel 9a — it’s that much better ...

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.

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 ...