Just recently, a person using a Google Pixel 6a shared that their phone got extremely hot and started to catch fire when they were charging it. At the time, the phone was being charged overnight with its original Google set.

The poster wrote on Reddit that they placed the phone on a wooden table and went to bed. In the middle of the night, they became aware of smoke all around them. The table had also suffered damage as a result of the burnt Pixel 6a. In their opinion, the phone was meant for light usage, like charging,g and was not used for things like gaming or video streaming.

Online photos reveal a damaged phone, showing it was overheated and suffered a meltdown. According to the user, the phone was never mishandled and was operating normally up until the incident happened. As a result, it is cause for concern because the charging station was standard and officially approved.

Google has not commented on the issue so far. Even though this incident is unusual, it should remind users to never charge their phones overnight without being present to watch. For those using a Pixel 6a, if you spot any unexpected heating in the phone, contact support for assistance.

My Google Pixel 6a spontaneously combusted in the middle of the night
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Google has started rolling out Android Auto version 14.3 more widely after a limited release earlier this month. This update doesn’t bring new features, but it focuses on making things work better by fixing bugs and improving performance.

Android Auto 14.3 began showing up for more users through the Google Play Store, especially those using the beta version. If you’re already part of the beta program, you should see the update soon. For others, the rollout is happening gradually, so it might take a few days to appear.

While Google hasn’t provided detailed patch notes for this version, early users say that the update improves the overall experience by making the system more stable. Users haven’t noticed major visual changes, but smoother performance is always welcome, especially during driving.

As usual, Android Auto updates mostly happen in the background. If you want to check which version you have, open Android Auto settings on your phone. You can also join the beta program or install the APK manually if the update hasn’t reached your device yet.

In short, Android Auto 14.3 is all about improving stability and fixing problems that users might have faced in previous versions. It’s part of Google’s regular efforts to make the in-car experience better and safer for everyone.

Android 16 could include an update to make notifications simpler to process. Google is working on a feature called “notification cooldown with action buttons,” which addresses repeated alerts and provides helpful buttons whenever needed.

If you keep getting lots of notifications from the same app, Android usually does not alert you right away. Android 14 and 15 are currently testing the feature known as notification cooldown.

Now with Android 16, Google could go one step more by allowing app developers to add smart actions to each notification. They are helpful because they can respond to your recent usage of the apps or programs.

In some cases, if you get notified while using music, the message will also have an option to immediately handle your music settings. Similarly, a “reply” button may appear quickly or you could get other options useful for whatever is going on in your phone. It allows you to perform tasks you see in the notification without going into the app.

There is no official release yet, yet the code included in Android 16 hints that it is under development. If this solution is used, it may make receiving notifications more useful and less troublesome.

Generally, Android 16 attempts to make receiving notifications easier and more useful with its “magic” actions.