An important feature in Android 15 did not reach the Google Pixel and users are worried
An important feature in Android 15 did not reach the Google Pixel and users are worried.. It was present in Samsung phones years ago and here is how to activate it
Google Pixel users are feeling a bit disappointed these days. The reason: A long-awaited battery-saving feature didn’t arrive with the latest Android 15 update, but what’s really going on?
Contextually, the feature in question is the ability to limit the battery charge to 80%, which is very iPhone-like. It may seem strange to want to charge your phone less often, but experts say that keeping your battery between 20% and 80% can help it last longer.
This idea is not new. Months ago, in July, rumors started saying that Google was working on this feature. Then in September, it appeared in a beta version of Android 15. Naturally, many users thought that it would arrive with the official Android 15 update that was released two days ago, but surprise: it was not there.
As 9to5Google points out, this “delay” shouldn’t come as a surprise. They explain that when a feature appears in a beta, it’s usually tied to that specific release. In this case, the charging limit feature is tied to the first quarterly update to Android 15, which is likely to arrive in December.
- The importance of the Android 15 feature that Pixel users want to get now
Why is this feature so important? It is not recommended to charge your phone to 100% all the time. Over time, the battery drains faster. Having a built-in option to prevent this is easier than remembering to disconnect it manually.
If you add to that that Google’s latest Pixel phones promise seven years of support, that’s a long time, and keeping the battery in good condition for that long is essential. Yes, you can always replace the battery, but that costs money and isn’t in anyone’s plans.
The good news in all of this is that the show hasn’t been canceled, it’s just been delayed. Pixel users will likely see it in December, as part of the next big Android 15 update.