I used to swear by Google’s Pixel phones. But after swelling batteries, recalls, and rising risks, I’ve started to lose faith.

Typically, when a smartphone maker announces a software upgrade, you expect improvements. But a new update to Google's Pixel 6a devices will actually reduce the phone's battery capacity. The kicker: The software update will be mandatory, meaning some Pixel 6a owners will have to install it.

If you own a Pixel 6a, you may want to change to a newer device or replace the phone's battery as it's set to be nerfed with an update to limit the battery.