Google extends the Pixel 7A’s repair program for battery swelling issues

is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Google announced an extended repair program for the Pixel 7A that promises free repairs for devices that suffer from “unexpected battery swelling” issues, 9to5Google reports. The program covers symptoms that directly indicate an expanding battery, including bulging of the device or separation of the phone cover. Google also indicates that rapid battery draining could be another symptom of swelling that the program covers. The Pixel 7A launched in 2023, and since then has faced many user complaints online, including on Reddit, where a year after its launch people complained about poor battery life, body swelling, and difficulties getting Google support to set up a warranty repair. Google says the battery replacement will be done “at no charge for individual end-user owners,” but that isn’t the case if there are other problems like l ... Read full article.