Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update

Google Pixel 4a's update kills its battery life on purpose
Google’s budget-friendly Pixel 4a smartphone just received a software update on. This one actually lowers the battery life.
Google’s new Pixel 4A update is going to lower battery life for some owners
Pixel 4a devices will receive an automatic software update to Android 13. After the software update is downloaded, your device will restart automatically to
Google Pixel 4a gets an unexpected update: Lower battery life
The Pixel 4a, a well-regarded release in Google's line of budget-minded phones with nice cameras and decent stock software, was not supposed to get any more updates. This week, it will receive a rather uncommon one—one that intends to lower its reported battery life.
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Google addresses Pixel 4a battery performance, offers free replacements or compensation
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