If you're not using an iPhone, chances are you've got an Android phone in your pocket. Android is Google's mobile operating system, and it powers a range of phones like the Samsung Galaxy and Google ...

All devices (Pixel 6+) get a “Battery health” menu in Settings app > Battery with Android 16. It lists help articles, like “Avoid extreme temperatures,” under a dropdown, and moves “Charging ...

Google has started the rollout of Android 16’s third beta build. It’s not a massive aesthetic makeover, but there are a few features that users will appreciate. Among them is the addition of a health ...

With work dating back to October 2022, Google Pixel devices now have a “Battery health” stats page with Android 16 Beta 3. To access on Android 16, go to Settings app > Battery > Battery health. This ...

Limiting the phone to 80% charge may be great for battery health, but for me, the tradeoff simply isn't worth the daily ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer covering Android devices, laptops, portable projectors, VR headsets, software, and AI recorders for Android Police and Talk Android. She has five years' experience ...

In the Android 16 QPR1 Beta 2 update, a charging management feature called Battery Health Assistance, originally introduced with the Google Pixel 9a, was spotted. This new function allows users to ...

The Android 16 QPR1 beta 2 update apparently brings the battery health assistance feature. This feature effectively throttles your charging speed and battery over time in the name of battery health.

Leaving your Android phone battery fully dead and uncharged for months on end can lead to this potential issue with the lithium-ion battery pack.