If you've had your Android phone for a while, you might have noticed that its battery life isn't what it used to be. Most modern Android phones boast impressive battery life, often lasting a full day ...

Android battery optimization has quietly become one of the most effective ways to extend daily screen time without changing how you use your phone. Inside Settings > Battery > Battery usage, most ...

To save battery on your Android device, you can change your display and app settings without having much of noticeable impact on your experience of using the device. Restricting the background ...

Most smartphones come with a power-saving mode that, when enabled, tweaks system settings to reduce battery usage and help the device last longer in a crunch. Turning on battery saver or low power ...

The Always-On Display may look cool, but it drains more battery than manufacturers claim. Even if it only consumes 1–2% per hour, that adds up over a full day. Disabling it will prevent unnecessary ...

Google Maps appears to be working on a new power saving mode for navigation. The mode would eliminate almost all UI elements and extraneous map labeling from your view. Power saving mode limitations ...

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