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7NEWS
4 days ago
- 7NEWS
Google rolls out software update on Pixel 6a phones following battery overheating issue
An important software update has been rolled out on some Google Pixel phone to stop the device's battery from overheating and catching on fire. Google Pixel 6a smartphones in Chalk, Sage and Charcoal colours sold between June 16, 2022 and April 10, 2025 have been impacted by the overheating issue. 'An overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user,' Product Safety Australia (PSA) said.'Incidents have occurred resulting in serious burn injuries.' An automatic software update to Android 16 was rolled out to the devices in Australia on July 8. The update provides new battery management features that reduce the risk of the battery overheating. According to PSA, the new battery management system will be activated once the impacted device receives the update and reaches 400 battery cycles. 'If your device is not impacted by the issue, the firmware update will have no impact on battery management and the device will perform the same as before,' it said. Consumers do not need to return the phone. Once the update has been installed, users can continue using the phone. Some Google Pixel 6a users may be entitled to some form of compensation.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Urgent update over smartphone ‘fire risk'
An urgent update has been pushed to a range of Google phones due to the risk they could overheat and even cause fires. Product Safety Australia said incidents involving Google Pixel 6a devices have resulted in 'serious burn injuries'. A mandatory update has been pushed to a number of phones to reduce the risk, and devices only need to be updated rather than returned. The firmware update was released on 8 July, which included battery management features which mitigate the risk. Not all Pixel 6a devices are affected by the issue, and the new battery management system will be activated once affected devices reach 400 battery cycles. People whose phones are affected may be eligible for compensation from Google, and can check online to see if they can get a repair, cash payment or discount credit. The phones have been sold at major retailers across the country, including Telstra, Optus, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman. The affected devices were sold between 16 June 2022 and 10 April 2025.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Perth Now
Urgent update over smartphone ‘fire risk'
An urgent update has been pushed to a range of Google phones due to the risk they could overheat and even cause fires. Product Safety Australia said incidents involving Google Pixel 6a devices have resulted in 'serious burn injuries'. A mandatory update has been pushed to a number of phones to reduce the risk, and devices only need to be updated rather than returned. A range of Google Pixel smartphones have been recalled over risks they could catch fire and burn users. Supplied Credit: Supplied The firmware update was released on 8 July, which included battery management features which mitigate the risk. Not all Pixel 6a devices are affected by the issue, and the new battery management system will be activated once affected devices reach 400 battery cycles. People whose phones are affected may be eligible for compensation from Google, and can check online to see if they can get a repair, cash payment or discount credit. The phones have been sold at major retailers across the country, including Telstra, Optus, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman. The affected devices were sold between 16 June 2022 and 10 April 2025.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Urgent update for Google Pixel 6a to address risk of overheating, fire
An urgent update has been pushed to a range of Google phones due to the risk they could overheat and even cause fires. Product Safety Australia said incidents involving Google Pixel 6a devices have resulted in 'serious burn injuries'. A mandatory update has been pushed to a number of phones to reduce the risk, and devices only need to be updated rather than returned. The firmware update was released on 8 July, which included battery management features which mitigate the risk. Not all Pixel 6a devices are affected by the issue, and the new battery management system will be activated once affected devices reach 400 battery cycles. People whose phones are affected may be eligible for compensation from Google, and can check online to see if they can get a repair, cash payment or discount credit. The phones have been sold at major retailers across the country, including Telstra, Optus, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks and Harvey Norman. The affected devices were sold between 16 June 2022 and 10 April 2025.
Perth Now
07-07-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Urgent recall for baby sleepsuit range
A range of baby sleepbags sold at Best&Less has been recalled due to serious risks, with parents warned to stop using the products immediately. Product Safety Australia issued the recall for the Best&Less printed velour sleeveless sleepbag range, after it was revealed that the shoulder snap could come off during use and become detached. This poses a serious hazard, Product Safety Australia warned, as there could be a risk of serious injury of death from choking if a child swallows the small shoulder snap part. The shoulder snap could become detached and pose a serious danger. ACCC Product Safety Credit: Supplied Parents who bought the sleepsuit were warned to 'stop using the product immediately' by Product Safety, and to return it to Best&Less for a full refund. The products were sold between 22 May 2025 and 18 June 2025, and were sold online and in-store. Some of the sleepbags featured cherry and blue stars, and can be identified by the SKU code on its tag. The codes are as follows: 1717056, 1717057, 1717058, 1717053, 1717054, and 1717055.
