Google says affected Pixel 4A owners can claim a free battery replacement or a $100 credit for a new phone from its store.

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, ...

As a token of gratitude, Google will provide free battery replacement for "Impacted Device" Pixel 4a units. However, this option is only available in selected countries, including the US, the UK, ...

Google didn't advertise it, but you can now limit the battery to charging to 80% to extend its life. This also enables ...

In a recent Pixel Feature Drop, Google rolled out the ability ... it's actually good for your phone's battery and will help prolong the battery's life -- if you can afford to turn it on.

Many smartphones now include features designed to extend battery life, one of which is limiting charging to 80%. But what ...

In general, modern cell phone batteries have a limited ... cost in the future and overall battery life for the Pixel or other device. That’s where Google’s new setting comes in.

The Pro models of Google's flagship phones continue to be the only ... upgrade from the 4,575 mAh battery in the Pixel 8. If you want longer battery life, though, you should consider the Pixel ...

Google also improved the thermals, so the phone really does not heat up ... Of course, with Google, it’s more than just battery life. The Pixel 9 Pro series also got a smaller size this year ...