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

Despite higher prices and new hardware with the Google Pixel 10, battery longevity and consistent everyday reliability remain questionable.

With some of the most powerful smartphone processors being used in not just flagship-grade, but also mid-range options, running graphically intensive apps and games has become second nature. Increased ...

Google says it’s ‘infeasible’ to support the Android 16 feature on Pixel 8 or older devices. Google says it’s ‘infeasible’ to support the Android 16 feature on Pixel 8 or older devices. is a former ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

After a quick rollout, eligible Google Pixel owners should now have the latest version of Android available. It’s not the biggest update, but we asked you how you were getting on, and here’s how many ...

Google just released the Android 16 Beta 3.2 patch to beta testers, which includes fixes for “minor” issues such as battery drain, screen flicker, and more. If you've noticed that your Android battery ...

As long as there have been smartphones, there have been issues with battery life. Sometimes, battery drain is inevitable. Many modern apps are powerful, and, as such, power-intensive; taking ...

Traveling is exciting, but you wouldn't want to miss capturing a stunning sunset or navigating to a hidden gem because your ...