<ul><li>Google's latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a, has a controversial battery management feature that gradually reduces the battery's maximum charge capacity over time.</li><li>The feature, called "Battery Health Assistance," lowers the maximum charge level on the Pixel 9a after every 200 charge cycles.</li><li>Google claims that this feature is designed to extend the battery's overall lifespan and slow down degradation.</li><li>The Pixel 9a's Battery Health Assistance is mandatory and no option to disable it is available.</li></ul>

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