A new rule will measure how long apps keep devices awake in the background. Those found guilty could soon be flagged on the ...

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.

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

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

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

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

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 – ...

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

Google has defined a new bad behavior threshold for excessive wake locks on Android, which means a new warning is coming to apps on Google Play if they might present excessive battery drain. The time ...

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, ...