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Pixel 7 and 7 Pro owners face battery swelling problems

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13 hours ago

September 15, 2025

Nick T.

Some Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users are dealing with a battery swelling issue. This problem started with the Pixel 7a model earlier this year. Now, it seems to be affecting more devices. The swollen battery can make the screen lift away from the phone’s body.

This creates safety risks, like the chance of fire or explosion. Many people have shared their stories on Google’s support forums. For example, one owner of a Pixel 7 Pro bought their phone two years ago. In May, they noticed the back glass starting to separate. They think it’s because the battery inside is swelling up.

Their post got a lot of support from others who are seeing the same thing. Some even posted pictures of their own phones. One image showed a Pixel 7 Pro with a clear gap where the screen is pulling away. Another user shared a similar photo from their device.

In India, a person named Vishaly had a scary experience. Their Pixel 7 battery suddenly dropped from 30 percent to zero while they were on a call in late August. When they checked, the phone had swollen so much that there was a big gap at the bottom right. It was wide enough to fit two credit cards stacked together.

Many reports like this happen about two years after buying the phone. This makes it look like a common pattern. At one repair shop, a technician named Kyle Grant talked about fixing a Pixel 7 Pro. They warned the owner that even after replacing the battery, there might be a 50-50 chance the problem comes back in just a few months.

Another user, Tim, had trouble getting help from Google at first. The support team said the screen lifting was not real, even with proof. But after pushing the issue, they finally got a fix. Google has some advice on its website for phones with swollen batteries.

They say to let the device run out of power completely by leaving it alone on a flat surface. But many users feel this is not enough. It’s better to reach out to Google support right away or go to an official repair center. Some people have gotten free battery changes or even a whole new phone. Others had to argue a bit to get help.

The writer of the article mentions their own Pixel 7a. So far, it has not had this swelling problem. They do not use it for heavy things like playing games, editing videos, or taking lots of photos in hot places. This hints at how you use the phone or where you use it might play a role. But no one knows the exact reason yet.

Back in April 2025, Google admitted the battery issue for the Pixel 7a. They started a special program to fix or replace those phones for free. Now that the problem is showing up in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro too, more owners need to watch out.

There are extra stories on places like X (which used to be Twitter) and Reddit. One post on X showed a user’s swollen Pixel battery. A Reddit thread talked about a Pixel 7 with the same trouble. Swollen batteries can be dangerous and might start a fire. So, do not ignore it if you see your screen lifting or feel something wrong. Get it checked soon to stay safe.

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YouTube Music gets a fresh look for its now playing view – See the Updates

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3 days ago

September 13, 2025

Nick T.

YouTube Music has rolled out a fresh design for the Now Playing screen. It uses a two-panel setup to make things look more modern and tidy. This change comes from reports by 9to5Google.The button to switch between song and video modes, which used to sit at the top, now sits in a sliding row right below the song progress bar.

The controls for playing music, like shuffle, skip back, play or pause, skip forward, and repeat, have shifted down. They are now placed under the song name and artist info, right where the switch button was before.The progress bar has a new square-like shape.

It does not have the moving dot that used to show how the song is going anymore. At the bottom, tabs for things like Up Next, Lyrics, and Related content are gone. Lyrics now appear in the sliding row. To see related songs, you have to tap on the song title.

This might feel a bit less easy than before.There is a new pull handle to drag and see your playlist or radio list. The redesign also drops the bright backgrounds from the Lyrics and Related parts. This comes after recent updates that cut off lyrics access for free users.

This pushes people toward getting a Premium plan.If you do not see the new look yet, try closing the app and opening it again. It might take some getting used to for users because the buttons and features have moved around.

Android

Android 16 QPR1 update without losing data now rolling out to Pixel devices

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3 days ago

September 13, 2025

Nick T.

More than a week after the stable version of Android 16 QPR1 came out, Google has started sending the “No Data Wipe” over-the-air update to people testing Beta 3.1.This wireless update allows users to exit the Android Beta Program without having to erase all their data from the device.

To check for it, open the Settings app, go to System, then Software updates, and select System updates. Make sure the message shows “Android Beta Exit No Data Wipe.” The update file is smaller than 100 MB and includes the security fixes for September 2025.

Once Beta 3.1 ends, users who do not wish to try the QPR2 Beta 1 can remove their device from the beta list at the Google Android Beta website. We noticed the update on our Pixel Tablet, but it has not shown up on a Pixel 8a or 9a yet. Some reports on Reddit mention the update appearing on phones, but it is not available to everyone just yet.

Normally, these updates reach all devices at the same time. However, Google seems to be releasing this one in stages, similar to how the main update from Android 16 to 16 QPR1 was handled.After installing, we got a note about a “custom update.” You can see the complete list of changes in the September update details.

Google

Google to end support for its Weather app on Wear OS 6 devices

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4 days ago

September 12, 2025

Nick T.

Google has decided to stop providing its own Weather app for the latest Wear OS 6 update. This app first came out with Wear OS 3, but now it’s getting phased out for fresh setups on the new version. That said, there are some rules and other choices for people who use it.

Updates to the Weather App in Wear OS 6

The Google Weather app won’t show up anymore for new downloads on Wear OS 6. If you’re on Wear OS 5 or older versions, you can keep using it or grab it from the Play Store without any issues. For those who already have it installed on Wear OS 6, nothing changes—you can go on using it as before.

The app has a simple layout with one main screen. It starts with the current temperature, the day’s high and low temps, UV index, and chance of rain. Then it shows an 8-hour forecast and a 5-day outlook. At the end, you’ll see details on sunrise and sunset times. It also works with watch face extras and offers three quick tiles: one for the forecast, one for sun info, and one for UV index. It’s not likely to get an update to the fancy new Material 3 Expressive look.

Why Google Is Dropping It

Google says that watch makers usually add their own basic weather apps, and there are plenty of other weather apps from outside developers on the Play Store. So, for Wear OS 6, folks who are just starting might get a built-in weather tool from their watch brand or pick something else to download.

Other Ways to Check the Weather

You can still ask Gemini or Google Assistant for weather info on Wear OS 3 and newer. That works fine as a backup.

What Pixel Watch Users Need to Know

If you have a Pixel Watch running Wear OS 6, you’ll get the new Pixel Weather app automatically, or it will update on its own. No need to do anything extra. More details on that are in a separate piece we covered earlier.