Google is significantly reducing the battery life and charging performance of select Pixel 6a devices via a mandatory update for Android 16. Users who are affected by these "battery optimizations" may be entitled to compensation.https://www.notebookcheck.net/Battery-update-from-hell-to-hit-Google-Pixel-6a-on-July-8-Google-offers-compensation.1049866.0.html
Dope nickname!
So Google is just making it normal to kill/reduce battery life on budget models after 3 years, following their little test with the Pixel 4a.