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

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Android users may soon know exactly which apps drain their phone battery, as Google Play prepares to introduce automatic background activity alerts.

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

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

Starting March 2026, Google Play will flag Android apps that excessively drain battery power through background activity, promoting smarter energy usage and improving smartphone performance across the ...

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From March 1, 2026, Google will introduce battery usage warning labels for Android apps that consume excess power in the ...

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Google will penalize Android apps that drain your battery with a new "Excessive Partial Wake Lock" metric starting March 2026 ...

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