Google just took some welcome steps to address apps that are particularly harmful to your phone’s battery life. The company has announced a new Play Store policy that will identify and penalize apps that cause unnecessary battery drain.
As part of its technical quality directives for developers, Google is introducing new performance checks for Android apps. These checks focus on a behavior known as “wake locks.” Wake locks are what keep your phone awake even when the screen is off. They are useful for things like music playback or downloading files, but also one of the biggest culprits behind fast battery drain when implemented by apps carelessly.
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