Uh Oh, Another Pixel 6a Catches Fire Despite Google's Battery Fix

It's pretty safe to say that Google Pixel phones are hot right now. Not too long ago, there were a couple of reports of Pixel 6a devices catching fire, and yet another Pixel 6a has put on a pyrotechnics show. This marks the third such phone in recent months to go up in flames due to an igniting battery.

The battery manufacturing issues with Pixel 6a handsets are well-known and documented and this point, and Google has issued software updates for several models that clamp down on battery life and/or charging speed, in a bid for safety. Unfortunately, in this recently documented case, even the last software update didn't help poor Reddit user "footymanageraddict" (Footy) who had their Pixel 6a light up while charging on a nightstand.

Footy said the phone was charging off a Steam Deck charger (45W output) during the night when they heard a ...