Google Maps' new Power Saving Mode won't be coming to most Android phones (Updated)

Google Maps is getting a new Power Saving Mode that extends your phone's battery life while driving, but it's not available ...

Google is clamping down on Android apps that cause excessive battery drain

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

Google Maps' New Power Saving Mode Only Works on One Type of Phone, and That Stinks

Google is rolling out a new Power Saving Mode to Google Maps, but only for the Pixel 10. Pixel 10 users can enable the ...

This Android 17 could be the best feature of the year

Third-party apps are currently the best path to an improved always-on display experience. For example, the StandBy Mode Pro ...

FYI: Some emulators on Android have a clever trick to unlock your phone's performance

Producdevity shares a few examples, and beyond just benchmarking apps, these days some phones also try the same trick with ...
Vanguard

5 things Android phones can do that iPhone still can’t in 2025

Everyone seems to have an iPhone these days, but behind the blue-bubble craze, Android remains the world’s dominant mobile platform ...

I changed my phone's camera — and found a view I didn't expect

Launching it revealed a normal camera view with a tilt indicator in the middle. It uses a small yellow and white line showing ...

Valve is welcoming Android games into Steam

It sounds like Valve is specifically hoping to attract some of those Meta VR game developers, rather than just any kind of ...
Bitdefender

Why Is My Phone So Slow? + Quick Fixes for Android & iPhone

Discover why Android and iPhone devices slow down and learn Bitdefender’s expert fixes to speed up your phone, and keep it ...

How I use this hidden Android security feature to easily turn off sensors - and where to enable it

Want to follow my work? Add ZDNET as a trusted source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways If you need a security boost on ...

Google Play will soon penalize Android apps that use too much battery

Google is asking developers to "raise the bar" on battery efficiency. New Android metrics will give programmers deeper insight into how their apps consume power – ...