Fitbit, Google and Pixel 4a update

After Pixel 4a, now Fitbit trackers are getting a bad battery update
Google's Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 battery performance program reduces capacity to address overheating risks. Affected users can claim $50.
Google’s latest update targets Fitbit batteries, and not in a good way
An incoming update might stop your Fitbit from overheating, but it could have as negative impact on battery life. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Google's overheating safety update for Fitbit is tanking battery life
Google pushed out a mandatory update to certain Fitbit Sense and Fitbit Versa 3 smartwatches it had detected were at risk of overheating. Owners of devices that received the update were eligible to receive $50 from Google as compensation,
Google’s latest update greatly reduces battery life of Fitbit watches
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Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 users are reeling after Google's overheating fix
Fitbit Sense and Versa 3 users have started to report issues following Google's mandatory patch. Versa 3 reports on a Fitbit forum thread states the device is barely functioning for an entire day on a single charge;
Google's anti-overheating update is causing Fitbit battery woes
A firmware update meant to address overheating Fitbit batteries is causing issues. Users report a significant drop in battery life post-update. Affected users may be eligible for a $50 payout. Google issued a mandatory firmware update for Fitbit Versa 3 and Sense devices last month.
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