Google slipped a notice to Pixel 4a users informing them of an unexpected Battery Performance Program update, which should’ve improved their battery performance and stability.

Google Pixel 4a’s painful “update” was due to battery overheating risk Australia made explicit risks of "fire and/or burns" for non-updated 4a models.

In announcing the Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program in January, Google was vague about why it was releasing the update, but an Australian “Project Safety Recall” has now confirmed it’s to ...

At the beginning of the year, Pixel 4a owners were surprised to get an email from Google, notifying them about a new update that would be arriving on their phones. While support for the Pixel 4a ...

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.

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 ...

The Pixel 4a is being recalled in Australia due to battery overheating risks, finally shedding more light on what's wrong with the phone.

A popular smartphone has been recalled from Australian stores over a fault that could cause it to burst into flames. Google Pixel 4a users were warned to stop using the smart phones after they ...