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Another Google Pixel 6a catches fire after battery-nerfing update
(arstechnica.com)
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this post was submitted on 28 Jul 2025
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To force you to change your battery (which is free), otherwise you will blame Google when it explodes after you ignored the warnings.
More accurately, to attempt to avoid a battery fire for people who can't or won't replace the defective batteries.