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Google Play to warn users of battery-draining apps before download

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News18•09-03-2026, 11:21

Google Play to warn users of battery-draining apps before download

•Google Play Store introduces a new warning label for Android apps consuming excessive battery.
•Feature flags apps misusing the 'wake lock' mechanism, keeping CPU active in the background.
•Apps with partial wake lock active over 5% of 28 days post-session will be warned.
•Users will see a warning message on app listings, aiding informed download decisions.
•Aims to improve smartphone battery life and help developers optimize apps.

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