Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update

Google Pixel 4a's surprise update could kill your battery life
Google is rolling out an update that could kill your Pixel 4a’s battery life. On January 6, Google added a “Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program” entry on its product suppor
Google Pixel 4A update could hamper battery performance for some owners
Google has launched a battery performance program for the Pixel 4a, a budget smartphone released in 2020 and discontinued in 2023. The company is rolling out
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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.”
Google Pixel 4a's update kills its battery life on purpose
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.
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Google has contacted Pixel 4a owners today about an upcoming software update that will “improve the stability of their battery’s performance."
Pixel 4a Enters Battery Performance Program, Which Isn’t Ideal
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 capacity and charging performance via a software update.
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Google addresses Pixel 4a battery performance, offers free replacements or compensation
Google has started a software update for Pixel 4a smartphones to enhance battery performance, effective from January 8. While it introduces new features, some devices may experience reduced battery capacity and slower charging.
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