Google's Pixel Tips app is now called My Pixel. It has a fresh design and new features. However, it's not available ...

Following yesterday’s introduction, Google is rolling out the “My Pixel” app to replace Pixel Tips. After updating, Google ...

So, if you have a Pixel 4a, and you aren't really satisfied with what you're using, or don't want a battery replacement, these might be some options.

The Google Pixel 4a received a battery management update in January 2025, which led to some people's phones running out of charge in as little as 30 minutes. Now, the Pixel 4a has been recalled in ...

Google's update to affected Pixel 4a devices drastically reduced their charging potential, essentially by half. One Ars staffer saw their Pixel 4a battery life drop to less than two hours on a ...

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.

Now, the Pixel 4a is being recalled in Australia, and we finally have more information on what went wrong. Unsurprisingly, the cause appears to be battery overheating risks.

In January 2025, Google Pixel 4a devices received an unexpected update impacting battery health. Australia has responded to the phone's degraded battery performance by issuing a recall notice.

The overheating issues don’t impact all Pixel 4A devices according to the ACCC, and Google’s firmware update should have “no impact on battery management” for unaffected models.