Google users with Pixel 8a and onwards can now monitor their phone’s battery capacity via the Settings app and then selecting Battery Information. Here, users can see how many times the battery has already been fully charged, when it was manufactured, and its date of first use.

Pixel 4a devices will receive an automatic software update to Android 13. After the software update is downloaded, your device will restart automatically to

The old Google Pixel 4a is already receiving an update designed to optimize its battery, but that could kill some cells.

Google's got a new update coming for the Pixel 4a that could have a negative impact on battery life. Luckily, Google's offering some generous compensation options.