After Pixel 4a, now Fitbit trackers are getting a bad battery update

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is releasing a battery performance program for Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. The update will reduce battery capacity, and affected users can claim $50, much like they could with the Pixel 4a. Failure to update may result in a factory reset and data loss. Google took Pixel 4a owners on a wild ride this year, those still using this smartphone from 2020. The Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program update released in January 2025 reduced capacity by around 44%, halved the maximum charging speeds, and disabled features like Adaptive Charging and charging time ETAs. Now, Google is releasing a similar Battery Performance Program for the Fitbit Sense and Versa 3. Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 Battery Performance Program Google has posted a consumer notice for Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 owners, informing them that a limited number of these devices are at risk of overheating batteries. Consequently, Google is rolling out an immediate firmware update ... Read full article.