Google Pixel Battery Issue

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  Google Pixel Users Report Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Connectivity Issues After January 2026 Update

  Google’s January 2026 update for Pixel smartphones has triggered complaints from users reporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth failures after installation. According to online reports, the issue affects several models, including the Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 variants, with some users also experiencing camera issues, battery drain, and broken s...

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  Google Pixel Phones Reportedly Receive Second December Update With Fixes for Battery, Touch Issues

  Google is rolling out a small second December 2025 update for select Pixel phones, following the Android 16 QPR2 release and December Pixel Drop. Reddit users report that the roughly 25MB OTA is reaching some Pixel 8, 9, and 10 models, mainly in the US, with limited availability elsewhere. Google has not shared official details, but Verizon says th...

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  Google Pixel 10 Series GPU Driver Update Reportedly Confirmed by Company

  Google has reportedly confirmed ongoing GPU driver updates for the Pixel 10 series, but has not promised a major graphics overhaul. The Pixel 10 currently runs Imagination PowerVR driver 24.3, while the newer 25.1 version with Vulkan 1.4 and Android 16 support has yet to arrive. Users report GPU instability, battery drain, and video playback issues...

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  Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Explodes During YouTuber's Durability Test

  YouTuber Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything tested the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold in his durability series, where the foldable’s battery exploded and emitted smoke during a bend test. Nelson had also questioned the phone’s IP68 rating, noting the hinge isn’t dust-resistant. He criticised Google’s claims of improved durability, stating the de...

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  Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Teardown Video Hints at a Repair-Friendly Design, Easily Removable Battery

  Google Pixel 10 Pro XL was launched last month and a teardown video of the smartphone highlights design choices by Google. The latest teardown video of the Pixel 10 Pro XL by JerryRigEverything reveals that the design allows for a much cleaner and safer removal of the old battery and a straightforward installation of a new one.

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  Google Offers Free Battery Replacements For Pixel Phones. Check If You Are Eligible

  Google will also implement a mandatory Android 16 update to all Pixel 6a devices to improve battery efficiency.

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  Google Pixel 6a to Get Mandatory Android 16 Update to Fix Battery Overheating Issues

  Google on Wednesday announced the Battery Performance Program for the Pixel 6a. As part of this initiative, all Pixel 6a users will receive a mandatory update to Android 16. While the tech giant has already released the next iteration of the Android operating system (OS) for its phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, the Pixel 6a has not be...

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  Android 16 Beta 4.1 With Fixes for 4K Video Recording, Battery Drain Issues Rolling Out for Pixel

  Google on Wednesday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4.1 to developers and testers. Initially available on Pixel devices, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google’s operating system with fixes for several bugs that have impacted users in previous versions. This includes rectifications for issues related to 4K video recording, haptics, wea...

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  Android 16 Beta 4 Rolling Out With Fixes for Developer and User-Reported Issues, Expanded OEM Support

  Google on Thursday rolled out the Android 16 Beta 4 to developers and testers. The latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating system arrives with fixes for several issues that were reported by developers and users in the previous update. This includes rectifications related to excessive power drain, delayed haptic feedback, and Pixel W...

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  Android 16 Beta 3.2 With Battery Drain Fix, System Stability Improvements Rolling Out for Pixel Devices

  Google has rolled out the Android 16 Beta 3.2 update to developers and beta testers. Introduced for select Pixel devices, it brings fixes for bugs related to unusual battery drain, miscalibrated haptic feedback, and other issues. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it arrives as the latest testing version of Google's smartphone operating sys...