Pixel 9a delay sparks speculation of overheating issues
Lanh Nguyen / Android Authority TL;DR Google announced the Pixel 9a but delayed its release due to a “component quality issue affecting a small number” of devices. A leaker suggests…
Fitbit has to pay a $12.25 million fine for overheating smartwatch injuries
TL;DR Fitbit is paying a $12.25 million fine for failing to report safety risks associated with its Ionic smartwatches. The Ionic smartwatch had a defect causing overheating, which led to…
Fitbit rolls out fix for Sense and Versa 3 overheating battery, offers $50 credit
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Google is rolling out a firmware update to a “limited number” of Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 devices. These devices are said to…
Samsung could use PC tech to prevent Exynos chips from overheating
Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung is reportedly working on a new cooling solution for future Exynos smartphone processors. This packaging tech is apparently derived from PCs and servers…
Upcoming ‘Adaptive Thermal’ feature for Pixels will teach you to prevent overheating
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR A Pixel phone will soon proactively enlist the user’s help in cooling it down when it’s overheating. The phone will alert the user what…