United Kingdom, June 12 -- Google has confirmed a "mandatory" Pixel 6a software update will eventually "reduce" battery capacity.

The tech giant revealed that the mobile phone's battery capacity and charging performance will reduce after it reaches 400 charge cycles, following the upcoming update.

However, the company needs to carry out the update to "reduce the risk of potential battery overheating".

Google said in a statement: "A subset of Pixel 6a phones will require a mandatory software update to reduce the risk of potential battery overheating.

"The update will enable battery management features that will reduce capacity and charging performance after the battery reaches 400 charge cycles."

But Google said it will be in touch wi...