All articles tagged with #battery drain
Google’s May 2026 Pixel update fixes several issues (slow wireless charging, camera/app freezing, display flicker, and keyboard input freezing) but does not resolve the ongoing battery drain affecting many Pixel devices. A poll shows about 45% notice excessive battery use; reports point to a March bug that keeps CPUs from entering idle state, and users are eyeing a June patch for a fix.
Google's May 2026 Pixel update adds fixes for camera freeze, display flicker, and slow wireless charging at certain battery levels, but it does not resolve the ongoing battery-drain issue that arose after the March update. The problem affects Pixel 10 and older devices, including the Pixel 7 lineup, and Google has not announced a timeline for a fix as the issue is tracked on its Issue Tracker with rollout continuing in phases.
Samsung’s latest security update reportedly causes rapid battery drain and overheating on Galaxy S25 and S24 devices, with Google Pixel users seeing similar drain after a separate Android update. Samsung has reportedly issued a second security update for the S25/S26 line, but there’s no confirmed fix for the battery issue yet as the root cause remains unclear (with the Knox security platform among the suspected sources).
Pixel phones ranging from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 10 are seeing significant idle battery drain after the April 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and is investigating, with a fix expected in a future update (likely May 2026). While the exact cause isn’t confirmed, some users suspect the CPU staying active with the screen off. The problem is widely reported on Google’s Issue Tracker and Reddit across multiple Pixel generations.
Certain popular apps like Netflix, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and Snapchat are major battery drainers on smartphones, with Netflix being the highest, consuming up to 1,500% of a full battery charge per month due to extensive usage and background processes, highlighting the importance of managing app activity to preserve battery life.
The One UI 8 Watch update for the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is causing significant issues such as wrist detection failure, disabling health features like ECG, increased battery drain, and problems with watch faces and Always On Display, leading Samsung to pause the rollout in some regions. Users are advised to wait before updating.
Samsung has paused the rollout of its latest One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch 4 due to reports of severe battery drain, sensor malfunctions affecting health tracking and notifications, and other bugs, indicating potential hardware or software problems that need addressing.
A limited rollout of the December 2025 Pixel update is underway, addressing 33 issues including battery drain, touch responsiveness, and cached content access, primarily affecting Pixel 8, 9, and 10 series, with Verizon users notably impacted.
The Lock Glimpse feature on Nothing Phone (3a) Lite, which displays lockscreen ads, cannot be fully uninstalled and causes significant battery drain when forcibly removed via ADB, as the system attempts to restart it every 3 seconds and continues to send data requests to a clickbait farm, raising privacy concerns and trade-offs between privacy and battery life.
Google Play will soon warn users about apps that excessively drain battery by holding wake locks, with new thresholds and developer tools, starting March 1, 2026.
The author has changed his view on wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, now favoring wired connections due to less battery drain, cooler phone temperatures, and reduced latency, which improve overall usability and device longevity.
Many users experience faster battery drain after updating to iOS 26 due to background processes, app compatibility issues, and battery aging. To fix this, users should give their device time to complete background tasks, enable power-saving features like Adaptive Power Mode, update apps, adjust display and location settings, and check battery health for potential replacement. These steps can significantly extend battery life and improve device performance.
After updating to iOS 26, users may experience temporary increased battery drain and device heating, which is normal as the system completes background setup tasks. Apple recommends patience and highlights new features like Adaptive Power mode to help extend battery life. Over time, battery performance should improve with further updates and optimizations.
After the release of iOS 26, many users reported significant battery drain, slower performance, and overheating issues. Apple explained that these problems are due to intensive background processes and new features requiring more resources, which are typical after major updates and usually resolve within a few days. However, some users suggest waiting for the subsequent update, iOS 26.1, to avoid ongoing issues.
Apple's iOS 26 update may cause temporary battery drain and performance issues immediately after installation, which is normal as the device completes background processes; the battery should stabilize over time.