Surveys show Google desperately needs to do much better with Pixel battery defects

Google’s mid-range Pixel phones have suffered from a litany of battery issues. The company issued updates to some Pixel 4a and Pixel 6a models that effectively reduced battery capacity in a bid to prevent overheating. This comes after some users reported device fires.

The issues haven’t ended here, as Google is now offering free battery replacements for some Pixel 7a models due to battery swelling. Will these issues affect the Pixel 9a? I have my reservations. Nevertheless, I recently wrote an article urging readers not to let Google off the hook for these issues. I also posted a poll asking whether Google has done a good job of addressing these defects. Here’s what you told us.