Google is cracking down on battery-draining Android apps with a new Play Store policy targeting “excessive partial wake locks ...

Google has issued new app quality guidelines to prevent apps from excessively draining your phone's battery life.

Google wants to curb excessively power-hungry apps. A new metric should warn users about battery-draining applications in the ...

Google and Samsung are collaborating on a new system aimed at one of the most persistent frustrations for Android users.

You can leave your keys on the kitchen table now. A smart lock promises to notice you arriving, open with a tap, and keep bad actors out with modern ...

Starting in 2026, Android apps that cause battery drain from excessive wake locks will face reduced discoverability on the Play Store.

Some apps consume excessive battery power due to background activity. Google has now decided to take action against such apps ...

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The Internet of Things (IoT) describes a network of intelligent gadgets with autonomous capabilities that communicate with each other. According to Grand View Research, this technology is projected to ...