Android users see 'severe' battery drain after latest update
New York Post • • technology
Key Points:
- Following the April 2026 update, Google Pixel users across multiple generations, from Pixel 6 to Pixel 10, are experiencing severe battery drain issues, with over 2,500 reports on Google's issue tracker.
- The battery drain occurs even when phones are idle or in airplane mode, with users reporting significantly reduced battery life, overheating, and continuous CPU wakeups causing background activity.
- Google has acknowledged the problem but stated that current battery statistics lack sufficient detail for analysis and has requested users to submit comprehensive bug reports for further investigation.
- The issue has caused significant frustration among users, some of whom have had batteries replaced or experienced their battery life cut in half since the update.
- There is currently no fix available, and Google is actively looking into the matter while engaging with affected users on forums and its issue tracker.
