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

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

This week, Google announced an update to the Play Store that should help users avoid battery-draining apps. Using a new ...

The Android lock screen has evolved many times over the years. There have been various slide-to-unlock methods, and OEMs have always put their own spin on things. As it turns out, there are also a lot ...

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

Transform your Android lock screen into a productivity powerhouse with this awesome enhancement that makes Android 15 look like child's play in comparison. Android 15 is a-comin’! Google’s latest and ...

Using widgets on your Android phone's home screen is a great way to view important information at a glance without opening apps. But did you know you can also add most of these widgets on your Android ...

Google wants Android apps to stop wasting battery with excessive wake locks, and those that don’t meet a certain threshold ...

Android 15 introduces a new security feature called Failed Authentication Lock that locks down your device when the OS detects multiple failed login attempts. Specifically, Android 15 locks your ...

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

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