Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update

Still rocking a Pixel 4a? Google might have some money for you
Google's got a new update coming for the Pixel 4a that could have a negative impact on battery life. Luckily, Google's offering some generous compensation options.
Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower 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 rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life.
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The new update aims to “improve the stability” of the Pixel 4a handsets’ battery performance as it includes new battery management features. However, for some handsets, this update is believed to reduce the “available battery capacity” and impact “charging performance.”
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Google says that some devices, after receiving the software update, will be classified as impacted devices. As a result, the battery may last for a shorter period between charges, and there will be other changes such as reduced charging performance and a shift in how the battery level indicator shows capacity.
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