Latest Google Pixel update includes surprise launch of Android 15's best battery feature

Date:
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:13:27 +0000

Description:
The latest Android updates seemingly include a big battery health improvement.

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The latest Android updates are rolling out to Google Pixel devices, and while the leaked details Verizon had shared talked about the bug fixes and security improvements the patches would provide one thing the leak missed, the inclusion of a much anticipated battery feature: charging limits.

Rather than needing to completely fill your phones battery every time you
plug it in, this Android 15 tool would allow your device to limit charging once it reaches 80%. The advantage here is that overcharging your phone can
be detrimental to its battery health causing it to run dry faster as time goes on. Over time, stopping charging early means your phone at 80% might
last a lot longer than an identical device that is left charging to 100% overnight every night.

The feature was spotted by a Pixel user and shared by Android Authority with an image that shows the new feature in the users phones Settings its in the Battery settings menu, in the Charging Optimization sub-section if you want
to look for it on your device.

Weve updated a Google Pixel 7 to the now live software AP3A.241105.007
version (itll be version AP3A.241105.008 for Google Pixel 9 phones) and dont see it unfortunately, so it could be this tool is still being gradually released or was accidentally shared with some users early. Its one to look out for though once youve updated your Pixel device as this battery optimization tool could help you greatly in keeping your smartphones battery healthy for a long time. Other AI updates on the way? (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)

While were waiting to hear more about what features are coming in future Android 15 updates, one upgrade we might see from Google soon is its Jarvis
AI assistant. Google accidentally leaked its AI that browses the web for you on the Chrome extension store before quickly removing it.

While not much is known about Jarvis, its expected to be a more automated version of Gemini that can perform tasks in Chrome with less frequent user input like researching flight and travel options for your next trip or looking up holiday gift options while youre doing something else.

Chrome extensions are reserved for Chromebooks and PCs but we wouldnt be surprised if a mobile version of Jarvis came to Android and iOS fairly
quickly with the app researching and performing tasks in Chrome in the background while you play another round of Marvel Snap or binge YouTube videos.

Even if Jarvis doesnt come to mobile right away we expect Android 15s next update will pack at least a few AI updates. As soon as we know more well be sure to share the details with you. You might also like Google Messages on Android could soon get a big photo-sharing boost Samsung shakes things up by switching to Google Messages New Google Messages update borrows from the iPhone



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