Hidden within the Settings app of the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 release is a warning for Pixel 6a users about a “potential ...

Pixel 6a owners may soon see their devices limited in terms of battery life, as code shows that Google is preparing to “reduce” the battery to avoid “a potential overheating” issue.

Earlier this year, Google shipped a Pixel 4A update to some owners that lowered battery life to mitigate overheating risk, and soon, it’s going to do the same for the Pixel 6A.

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In addition, Android Authority received this statement from Google: A subset of Pixel 6a phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating.

Android 16 debuts with smarter notifications, improved hearing aid support, and advanced security tools for high-risk users. It’s rolling out now to Pixel devices.

The move comes as the company attempts to address long-standing concerns about the device’s thermal and power efficiency.

Well, I’ll be: Android 16 is officially here! (Or it’s available for device-makers to roll out as they see fit, at least. Choose your own adventure.) And the timing of the software’s arrival ...

The long-rumored desktop mode for Android is also becoming a reality… later this year. Google worked with Samsung to build on the latter's Android windowing system, known as DeX. This will allow ...