Google begins calling out battery-killing Android apps

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By Will ShanklinMar 5, 2026, 12:06 pm123 ptsTrending
Google is living up to its word and posting warning labels for battery-killing apps. 9to5Google spotted Google's rollout announcement, which the company previously said would arrive on March 1. The label says, “This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity.” If you don't yet…

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