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Android 15 improves battery standby time up to 3 hours with faster Doze mode

At the recent Google I/O developer conference, Google revealed several new features coming to Android 15, including improvements focused on user privacy and security. However, one feature with a more universal benefit is enhancing battery life.

Android 15 introduces an optimization to Doze mode, a feature already present in the operating system that helps conserve battery when the phone is inactive. 

The optimization focuses on speeding up the process of entering Doze mode. According to Google, devices running Android 15 will achieve Doze mode 50% faster compared to Android 14.

Doze mode works by restricting background activity and app access to system resources when the phone remains unused for an extended period. It translates to reduced battery drain, particularly for apps that might run unnecessary background processes.

Internal testing by Google suggests that this faster Doze mode activation can lead to up to three hours of additional standby time on certain devices. It’s important to note that the exact improvement may vary depending on the specific phone’s hardware and usage patterns.

The change will apply to all devices receiving the Android 15 update. So you can expect a general battery life improvement across the board.

Additionally, the feature is expected to be carried over to Wear OS 6, the next iteration of the smartwatch operating system based on Android 15. While a release date for Wear OS 6 is not yet confirmed, it’s expected to arrive sometime next year.

The improvements to Doze mode in Android 15 represent a practical step towards better battery management for Android users. While the exact impact on individual devices may differ, the faster transition to Doze mode offers a promising step to achieve extended standby battery life. 

by mundophone

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