Android users may soon know exactly which apps drain their phone battery, as Google Play prepares to introduce automatic background activity alerts.

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Starting March 2026, Google Play will flag Android apps that drain your phone’s battery, warning users and reducing visibility for power-hungry apps.

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Google Play Store will soon flag apps that excessively drain phone batteries, starting March 1, 2026. Users will see warnings ...

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Beyond placing your phone screen-side down on a table, consider using built-in phone settings to help you stretch out every second of your battery, regardless of which phone you have.

Today's Android phones pack big, bright screens and high-end features that suck plenty of power. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery.