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There’s a lot to be enthusiastic about regarding the Pixel 10 series. The devices not only feature Google’s unique take on MagSafe — termed Pixelsnap — but are also packed with an abundance of practical AI functionalities. However, one feature that may not be as appealing is Google’s intention to restrict the battery in the Pixel 10 — and there’s no method to reverse this.
The “throttling,” as it’s referred to by some, will automatically activate after merely 200 charging cycles, according to Google’s statement to Android Authority. Following this, the battery’s peak voltage will gradually be modified until it hits 1,000 charge cycles. Google claims that this is designed to “assist in stabilizing battery performance and longevity.” This seems to build on Google’s earlier work with the Pixel 9a, which received a compulsory “battery health assistance” feature earlier this year, having a similar effect on that specific device.
While this functionality was required on the Pixel 9a, Google applied it to other Pixel models at that period as well. Nevertheless, with the launch of the Pixel 10, battery health assistance will again be an essential feature that cannot be turned off.
