Affected phones will have their battery capacity reduced, but could be eligible for a free replacement.

To remedy the situation, through software, Google is planning to limit the maximum battery capacity of Pixel 6a models across ...

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If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it's a good idea to keep an eye on it while it's charging: look out for any kind of deformation, and check that the handset isn't getting too hot to the touch.

No, Pixels are still fine. I'm undecided. Now, just as that fire gets put out, here comes the Pixel 6a. Google appears poised to once again force an update to prevent some models from overheating.

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“A subset of Pixel 6A phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating,” Google’s Alex Moriconi says in a statement to The Verge.