Google is cracking down on battery-draining Android apps with a new Play Store policy targeting “excessive partial wake locks ...

If you’ve ever tried using an Android tablet for work or study, you’ve probably hit that familiar frustration: switching ...

Starting in 2026, Android apps that cause battery drain from excessive wake locks will face reduced discoverability on the Play Store.

Google is reportedly introducing a new “excessive partial wake locks” metric to flag Android apps that drain battery life ...