A new app can tell you how much life your battery has left in it.

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iFixit's new app comes with all the information you need to prolong the lifespan of your phone -- including an AI chatbot for specific guidance and a battery death predictor. Katie is a UK-based news ...

Battery life has been one of the most persistent frustrations for iPhone users — arguably since the original model launched in 2007. With iOS 19, expected this September, the firm plans to introduce a ...

Google has patented a removable battery design for foldable phones that avoids glue, aiming to improve durability and make repairs easier if the idea ever reaches a future Pixel device.

A recent security patch is leaving Pixel phone owners-- or at least their devices -- pretty drained. Google is working on a fix, though. Some users suggest that the culprit may be the Instagram app ...

HOUSTON — Experts say buying a new battery could extend your phone's life for up to two years at a fraction of the cost of buying a new phone. Apple phones are typically big sellers during ...

You plug in your phone overnight, but by lunchtime, it's already gasping for charge. Sound familiar? Hidden background features, sneaky settings and apps you forgot existed can quietly drain your ...

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, ...

Is Google Photos draining your battery? A new leak reveals a feature that stops background uploads from killing your power.