Google stops selling the Pixel 6a following reports of battery issues and units catching fire

Google has pulled the Pixel 6a from its online refurbished storefront with no official reason – though the move follows several reports of overheating and units catching fire.

https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-phones/google-stops-selling-the-pixel-6a-following-reports-of-battery-issues-and-units-catching-fire

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