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Google Play will warn Android users about apps that drain your battery

Good news, Android users. Google is going to step in and help you find the perpetrators. Google just announced the launch of a new beta vitals metric for Android app developers that will result in a ... Read More

Google Play Store to Show Battery Drain Warnings on Certain Android Apps

This week, Google announced an update to the Play Store that should help users avoid battery-draining apps. Using a new measure called " excessive partial wake locks ," the update—a collaboration with ... Read More

Google Play Store to Start Penalizing Apps That Drain Too Much Battery

Google wants Android apps to stop wasting battery with excessive wake locks, and those that don’t meet a certain threshold will soon be penalized on the Play Store. Read More

The Google Play Store's new tweak makes your phone's battery life a priority

What are Google's latest Google Play changes that impact your phone's battery? While battery capacity has a big say on how long your phone will last on a single charge, you can sa ... Read More

Google Play to Flag Apps That Drain Too Much Battery

Google Play will soon warn users about apps that cause excessive battery drain, affecting rankings and visibility. Read More

Google Play will soon penalize Android apps that use too much battery

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 – ... Read More

The Google Play Store Wants to Help Preserve Your Battery

Google's Play Store will roll out new alerts next year warning users about apps that use more battery than expected. Read More