Google‘s Pixel 6a has been a winner in many ways, but a new issue with the smartphone’s battery could raise safety concerns. After Android Authority reported a couple of cases where the Pixel 6a’s battery overheated to the point where the device caught fire, the publication spotted some details in the latest Android 16 beta that indicate that the Pixel 6a’s battery capacity and charging speed will be reduced as a precautionary measure.
The Pixel 6a is supposed to receive software support until July 2027, but it’s only the latest in the line to experience battery issues this year. In January, Google released an update that reduced the battery life of the Pixel 4a to improve the stability of the 2020 phone model. Then in April, the company launched a repair and payout program after some cases of battery swelling in the Pixel 7a.
