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This new Pixel 10 battery feature is stirring up controversy - here's why


Battery Health Assistance is designed to prolong your phone's battery, but it comes at a cost.

If you're a Google Pixel 10 series phone owner, a mandatory feature will limit your device's battery life. Earlier this year, Google introduced a Battery Health Assistance feature for the Pixel 9a. This means that, over time, your phone will have a little shorter battery life each day and slower charging in return for a longer lifespan overall.

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