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Google confirmed to Android Authority that a fix for the severe Pixel Watch battery drain issue is rolling out over the next few days. The bug had cut battery life to about 12 hours on largely idle devices across multiple Pixel Watch generations. Users can apply the fix immediately by manually updating their apps through the Play Store on the watch.
Apple advises that dust or earwax blocking the tiny contact points in the AirPods case can prevent proper charging, often causing uneven battery levels between the two earbuds. The company recommends cleaning the case and earbuds with a lint-free cloth, optionally lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol, or a soft-bristled toothbrush with micellar water followed by a distilled-water rinse. If problems persist, Apple suggests resetting the AirPods via the iPhone's Bluetooth settings and reconnecting them as new devices.
Google has acknowledged reports of sudden, severe battery drain affecting a range of Pixel Watch models, from the Pixel Watch 2 through the current generation. The company told affected users on Reddit that it has identified the cause and is working on a fix, though it gave no timeline.
Reddit users report that Pixel Watch 2, 3, 4 and 5 devices are suffering sudden, severe battery drain, with runtimes dropping from 24-48 hours to under 12 hours. Some users report losing up to 20% charge every four hours even with Always-on Display disabled and background activity minimized. Google has not yet publicly acknowledged the problem.
Tesla and Rivian confirm that even when locked, their EVs run periodic battery management checks and use the high-voltage battery to recharge smaller 12V systems that power locks and computers. Tesla says app requests, climate preconditioning and infotainment also draw power while parked, and cold weather can skew range estimates independent of actual energy use.
Reddit testing suggests certain routers, not the Pixel 11 itself, may be responsible for reports of excessive idle battery drain on Google's new phones. One user found their Pixel 11 Pro XL was being woken roughly 135 times per minute by Wi-Fi while connected to a Tenda mesh router on Wi-Fi 6, and that switching to Wi-Fi 5 or a different router brand cut both wakeups and battery loss dramatically. Other testers saw normal results on different Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 hardware, so the exact trigger remains unclear.
A troubleshooting guide outlines the most frequent reasons an iPad fails to charge, including faulty or underpowered chargers, damaged cables, extreme temperatures, and batteries that have been fully drained after long periods of disuse. It recommends using official or high-wattage first-party chargers, testing multiple cables and outlets to isolate the problem, and avoiding charging in very hot or cold conditions.
Apple's iOS 27 rollout is causing some iPhone users to see faster-than-normal battery drain in the days following installation. The company attributes this to background processes like search-index rebuilding, app refreshes, and data prep for Siri and AI features, which typically resolve within one to three days. Users with large photo libraries or heavy AI usage may see the effect last longer.
Apple released iOS 27 with Siri AI upgrades on Sept. 14, and some users are noticing faster battery drain afterward. Apple has confirmed this is expected behavior, explaining that devices need time post-update to index files, download assets, and update apps in the background.
A Galaxy S25 FE owner reported overheating and rapid battery drain and initially assumed Samsung's One UI software was to blame. Investigation revealed the actual cause was a third-party app running on the device, not the operating system itself.
A reader survey of 3,649 respondents found that 51.9% had a flawless experience with their Google Pixel phones, despite recent high-profile reports of battery drain, overheating, and bricking issues. About 23.1% reported problems with previous Pixel models, while 8% specifically cited issues with the new Pixel 11 Pro, and 17% of respondents don't own a Pixel at all.
Oura has acknowledged in SEC paperwork filed ahead of its IPO that some Ring 4 units suffered battery performance problems, which contributed to an $84.4 million rise in warranty expenses during fiscal 2025. The company replaced affected rings free of charge, sometimes even after the standard one-year warranty had lapsed. Oura has not specified which production batches were affected.