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 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 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 ...

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 ...

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 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.

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.

The Pixel 4a, a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates.This week, it will receive a ...

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 is adding the Pixel 4a to its exclusive Battery Performance Program, which is a super nice way of telling select Pixel owners that the company is about to decimate your phone’s battery ...