I've never been a fan of always-on displays, and at one point turned them off on all my smartphones. There's really nothing important enough to need it to show up on my smartphone's screen at all ...

Navigation apps are huge battery hogs. They use the screen of your phone, GPS, other sensors, and speakers to provide turn-by-turn navigation directions. This is why Google has been struggling to find ...

Google Maps is now getting the new Power Saving Mode announced in the November Pixel Drop. The low-power navigation mode is exclusive to the Pixel 10 series. It tackles display-induced battery drain ...

Steve was a Senior Writer at AP, where he covered over 40 smartphones a year. Steve has carried the latest and greatest around in his pocket for nearly 30 years, with everything from Motorola StarTACs ...

Google is rolling out a new power-saving mode for Google Maps, but there’s a catch — it’s exclusive to the Pixel 10 for now. Part of the November Pixel Feature Drop, this mode reduces battery drain ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...