However, some phones can be more susceptible to this than others, depending on which batteries they use, as evidenced by Google's concern about the Pixel 7a. If you have a Google Pixel 7a ...

Google is offering a one-time free battery replacement for Pixel 7a units affected by battery swelling in select countries. Users outside supported regions can get appeasement offers that include ...

for out-of-warranty Pixel 7A devices, or $300 towards a new Pixel. In-warranty devices can get a $456 payment. It’s not the first time Google offered an extended repair program. Last year ...