Battery Health, Android 16

Android 16’s latest beta adds an iPhone-like Battery Health tool
Android 16’s latest beta adds a Battery Health dashboard that shows them the chemical aging status of their phone’s battery and offers relevant tips, too. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Android 16 may finally reveal your Pixel's battery health
Google took its time introducing the option to limit your Pixel’s battery charge to 80%, finally rolling it out in November 2024 after months of testing. The company may follow a similar approach with the Battery health menu, meaning it might not debut with Android 16’s stable release in Q2 2025, even though it appears nearly complete.
Android 16 Beta 3 gets honest about your battery's diminishing capacity
Android 16 Beta 3 introduces a new battery health screen. Here the operating system attempts to estimate how current battery capacity compares to when the phone was new. Users can access resources to educate them about improving battery endurance.
Chromebooks to get Pixel battery health feature in ChromeOS update
The coming ChromeOS 134 update is set to get a feature that will limit device charging on Chromebooks to promote battery health. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Android 16 Beta 3 Adds “Battery Health” Section
The latest Android 16 Beta 3 may lack any major features you would want to play with immediately, but there is a new section in the Battery settings area that might tell you how well your battery is holding up.
Boost Your iPhone Battery Health: The Secret Revealed
Learn how to maximize your iPhone battery health with expert tips, comparisons, and charging advice for long-lasting performance.
Do fast-charging phones still harm battery health? I tested them to find out
I tested this year's best flagship smartphones to see if fast charging is still bad for battery health. Here are the winners and losers.
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Home battery versus generator
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Groups urge Brookhaven to form task force to develop guidelines for battery storage plants
Leaders from 11 civic groups and three school districts requested this week that Brookhaven Town form a task force to propose ...
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Patient accused of battery after WPB hospital assault prompts lockdown
A 24-year-old is behind bars after JFK Hospital was put on lockdown following reports of someone flipping furniture and ...
Illinois Dem lawmaker pushes bill to legalize attacks on police for people having mental health episode
An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.
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This Simple Trick Can Extend Your Tesla Battery Life—Here’s How
If you drive the Tesla Model 3 with a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, a little effort can go a long way when it comes ...
Color-coded battery indicators could arrive with Android 16
Android 16 Beta 3 hides a new battery icon design that changes color (red, green, white) to reflect the device's charging ...
Are you charging your iPhone wrong? Apple says one common habit could be killing your battery
Charging your iPhone to 100% can harm its battery life, advises Apple. Instead, limit the charge to around 95% to maintain ...