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The July update for Android 16 is rolling out to various Pixel devices, primarily focusing on fixes for smoother visuals and Wi-Fi stability, with no new security patches included. It also introduces an important battery management update for Pixel 6a, but lacks updates for Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
Google is rolling out a mandatory software update for the Pixel 6a starting July 8 to address battery overheating issues, with a focus on impacted devices that may experience reduced battery life after 400 charge cycles. The update aims to prevent potential battery failures and fires, and Google is offering battery replacements or compensation for affected users.
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the Battery section in Settings, offering detailed usage insights, new management tools like Charge Limit and Adaptive Power Mode, and a redesigned interface with a focus on user-friendly battery monitoring. The update also features a broader software redesign called Liquid Glass, along with new features for Messages, Phone, and iPadOS, and anticipates the upcoming launch of the iPhone 17 Air and a new AirTag.
A Mustang Mach-E owner shares a simple menu adjustment that significantly improves the vehicle's range after a noticeable decline, emphasizing the importance of resetting driving history and adopting efficient driving practices to maximize electric vehicle autonomy and promote wider adoption.
Apple has revealed that the Vision Pro may experience reduced performance in certain situations due to its always-on battery management system, which could lead to longer app launch times, lower frame rates, reduced wireless speeds, screen dimming, or lower speaker volume when the device is low on battery, has an aged battery, or is in a peak-power state. This system is designed to balance and reduce performance impacts as much as possible, similar to the one introduced on older iPhone models in 2017, which led to a major controversy at the time. Apple has since settled a class action lawsuit related to this issue and now considers the system a helpful feature that ensures smooth performance and prevents unexpected shutdowns.