As smartphones get better and better with advanced specs, people's concerns about battery life continue to grow. Smartphone displays consume the highest battery power and lighter themes tend to draw more energy, which is why dark modes are gaining popularity. But for years, Google pushed for the use of white colour in its Material Theme, consuming higher than average amount of battery, only to realise it now and call for action.Google did an extensive study and shared its findings at the 2018 Android Dev Summit. Everything from power draw difference between normal mode and "night mode" and studying each colour and its power draw at different brightness levels helped Google understand the importance of a darker theme in saving battery on phones.In one of the slides presented at the summit, Google showed that maximum brightness in night mode on a Pixel AMOLED screen was 63 percent lower than the max brightness in normal mode (day). This finding was based on displaying a screenshot of … [Read more...] about How to improve battery life on Android phones? Check Google’s best tips
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Using Android’s dark mode improves battery life, Google confirms
Google hosted its 2018 Android Dev Summit on Friday, where it talked about all things Android. In one of its presentations, Google talked about power consumption and how your phone drains its battery life. During this presentation Google shared an interesting conclusion: dark mode saves battery life on Android.Sure, some people may have already been operating under that assumption. But the information and research Google shared give good context and may help you save your phone's battery.Google compared the amount of current (mA) the Google Pixel and iPhone 7 suck up when displaying a screenshot at max brightness (shown above). While the amount of current is comparable for the two phones, the number drops by 63 percent when using the Pixel with max brightness in dark mode.Google also broke down how much current is being used by different colors when the Pixel is set on max brightness. Its data shows that the color white uses up the most current, with blue coming in second. Black uses … [Read more...] about Using Android’s dark mode improves battery life, Google confirms
The OnePlus 6T won’t have a headphone jack, but battery life will be improved
It's confirmed: the OnePlus 6T won't have a headphone jack. We'll let that sink in for a moment.That's right, the next OnePlus handset will be missing one of the most divisive features on modern smartphones, and TechRadar sat down exclusively with OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei to find out why now is the right time to sack the jack.We should note that Pei didn't mention the OnePlus 6T by name, merely referring to the "next OnePlus handset", but thanks to the rumors swirling around this phone we expect it to be called the OnePlus 6T when it does arrive.The whyOur first line of questioning was obvious. Why? Why ditch the jack? Why ditch it now? For Pei, it's about timing, and creating the best smartphone experience."When we started OnePlus, we set out to make the best possible smartphone, but making a great phone doesn't mean putting every component available into the device," he said. "You've got to make decisions that optimize the user experience, and understand that at times things … [Read more...] about The OnePlus 6T won’t have a headphone jack, but battery life will be improved
Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch with new fitness features and improved battery life
We had been hearing that Samsung is going to bring its smartwatches under the Galaxy branding and that is precisely what the company has done today. It has launched the successor to the Gear S3 but it’s not called the Gear S4. Samsung has decided to call it the Galaxy Watch instead. Let’s get one thing out of the way, contrary to rumors, it’s not running Wear OS. The Galaxy Watch runs Tizen 4.0. New Galaxy Watch features The Galaxy Watch promises to offer the best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem with long-lasting battery life, LTE, new fitness and health features while retaining the timeless design. As expected, the Galaxy Watch will be offered in two different sizes and there will be a variety of new watch faces and watch band options for additional personalization. The best of Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem is supported by the Galaxy Watch. This includes Samsung Health, SmartThings, Samsung Flow and Knox, Samsung Pay and Bixby. A powerful new processor The … [Read more...] about Samsung launches the Galaxy Watch with new fitness features and improved battery life
Tips on how to save battery life on an iPhone
The iPhone is a great companion that provides plenty to do — that is, unless your battery is dead. Once the juice is gone, you’re left with a pretty paperweight. It’s frustrating when you’re struggling to make your iPhone’s battery last between charges, and no one wants to be searching for an outlet more often than needed. Luckily, these tips will buy you some extra time. If you want to know how to save battery life on an iPhone, then you’re in the right place. You might also consider investing in one of the best portable battery chargers money can buy, to keep your iPhone working on the go. Show the Battery Percentage If you’re keeping an eye on your battery level, you may find it easier to track as a percentage, rather than a bar icon. To see the percentage go to Settings > Battery > Battery Percentage. Turn on Low Power Mode If you have iOS 9 or later installed on your iPhone, then you can take advantage of … [Read more...] about Tips on how to save battery life on an iPhone