From bright displays to background apps, your Android phone might be using more battery than needed. Here are some simple tweaks to gain time between charges.

I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, but growing up with only budget models meant I was ...

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Charging your Android phone to 100% seems like a logical way to ensure it lasts you through the day, but this routine could actually be hurting your phone in the long term. This is because most ...

Your device's battery loses capacity over time. It can happen to any smartphone, whether you use a high-end or one of the best phones for battery life. The health of your battery can indicate whether ...

Clear space, optimize your battery and update the basics. These quick changes can make an old Android phone feel snappier.

Smartphone batteries drain fast due to poor charging habits, background apps, and high screen usage. To make your battery ...

Dhruv Bhutani has been writing about consumer technology since 2008, offering deep insights into the Android smartphone landscape through features and opinion pieces. He joined Android Police in 2023, ...