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Another Google Pixel 6a catches fire after battery-nerfing update (arstechnica.com)
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[–] 36 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Due to the risk of battery fires, Google said that devices with more than 400 charge cycles could see their capacity and charging speed drastically reduced.

Apparently they design phones that'll last just over a year before self-igniting.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Does 400 charge cycles really amount to just over a year of use for most people? I’m assuming one cycle means a full power cycle, not just a top up.

    For reference (and I understand it’s a bit apples to oranges) I’ve had my iPhone 15 since Dec 2023 and charge it every night and it’s currently showing 125 charge cycles.

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