For some time now, Google has been telling Pixel owners that they will get an energy feature that will extend the total lifetime of their battery. If you’ve been waiting for it, today is your lucky day; Google has started rolling out this handy feature in the new update, though you might not see it right away.
Google Pixel November update introduces battery-saving feature
As Phone Arena reported, the Android 15 November update has begun its big rollout. People are noticing all the new features, but the most striking is the new battery-saver feature. When enabled, it charges your Android phone only to 80% in each cycle.
It might seem strange that people are getting excited about a feature that drains their battery charge, but if you want to maximize the lifetime of your Google Pixel phone, it’s a good idea to enable it. Lithium-ion batteries stop charging at 80%; Going to 100% every time will eventually reduce the battery capacity.
Some phones limit battery charging on their own (for example, iPhones can automatically stop charging at 80% while Samsung devices have a Protect Battery mode), but other than that, you need a third-party app or perfect timing when unplugging your phone. Luckily, those who want to take care of their Pixel battery now have an official way to do so.
There’s just one thing: not everyone is getting this feature. Reports suggest that some people can find it in their Settings while others can’t. Google is rolling out this feature step by step, so if you can’t find it on your Pixel, it’s advisable to wait a few days before assuming it’s a bug.