Another Pixel 6a catches fire, despite Google's battery restrictions

Facepalm: Google released the Pixel 6a in 2022 as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 6 smartphone line. The device was initially praised for its so-called "flagship-level" performance and features, though it's now clear that the phone is far from perfect.

A new Pixel 6a caught fire, even after Google released a crippling software update intended to limit the device's lithium-ion battery charge level. A Reddit user recently shared his harrowing experience, explaining that the phone essentially began to melt overnight.

The user was woken up by a "horrible" smell and a loud noise, only to discover that the phone was already on fire. He managed to yank it off the nightstand by its charging cord and throw it to the floor, but still had to deal with burning bedsheets and a sore throat caused by smoke from the device. Judging by the photos shared online, the battery ...