Google Pixel Phones Suffer Widespread Battery Drain After April Update

39 articles · Updated · MUO - MakeUseOf · Apr 22

Google Pixel users are experiencing severe battery drain following the April 2026 Android update, affecting devices from Pixel 6 to Pixel 10.
Reports indicate rapid battery loss even when phones are idle or in airplane mode, with some users seeing battery life cut in half.
Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating, but no official fix has been released, leaving many users frustrated and seeking workarounds.

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