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

Good news, Android users. Google is going to step in and help you find the perpetrators. Google just announced the launch of ...

Google and Samsung are reportedly developing a system to identify and reduce excessive battery usage by Android apps, aiming ...

Google is stepping up its fight against battery-draining apps, and the latest changes are a win for Android users who’ve been ...

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

Starting in March, Play Store app listings will show warnings for high background battery drain, and may even have limited ...

Google will begin clamping down on Android apps that drain a smartphone battery. The Play Store will begin showing warnings ...

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

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

Starting March 2026, Google Play will flag Android apps that excessively drain battery power through background activity, ...

Google is asking developers to "raise the bar" on battery efficiency. New Android metrics will give programmers deeper insight into how their apps consume power – ...