First, the main news. Google began rolling out a surprise update for Pixel 4a users. The update was still based on Android 13 ...

So, if you get your Pixel 4a's battery replaced, you won't be eligible for a $100 Google Store coupon or a $50 payment from Google. Pixel 4a users have until January 8, 2026, to make your decision.

Google's "Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program," announced in early January, told owners that an automatic update would, for some "Impacted Devices," reduce their battery's runtime and charging ...

Google didn't explain exactly why it shipped a mandatory software update to the Pixel 4a, an Android phone from 2020, earlier this year.The nature of that update, which gave some models all but ...

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.

In this case, Google is also offering owners with affected 4A devices their choice of compensation: They can opt for a free battery swap, a $50 payday, or a $100 credit toward a new Pixel phone ...

Every time I set up a new Pixel phone, there is a list of apps that I immediately install. Spotify, 1Password, Slack, Todoist, DuckDuckGo, JotterPad, Backdrops, Plex, Wanderlog, and many more are ...

Google has reached out to Pixel 4a owners today about an upcoming software update that will “improve the stability of their battery’s performance.” This is part of a “Pixel 4a Battery ...

The last update for the phone—based on Android 13—arrived in 2023, and we thought that was it, but no. Surprisingly, Google started 2025 by sending out a battery-focused update for the Pixel 4a.

At the start of 2025, Google announced a Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program with a new Android 13 OTA update, free battery replacement, and/or appeasement option. As part of this, Google has ...

Google’s recent surprise Pixel 4a update has caused significant battery life issues for many users. Affected users are eligible for a free battery replacement. However, free battery replacement ...

Google’s Pixel 4a has long been considered a great smartphone for those on a budget, but it just received a software update that calls that into question.The update lowers the reported battery life.