Android 14 to roll out a battery health-monitoring feature
Google plans to roll out a battery health feature in Android 14 that will provide useful details on cycle count, charging status, and general health. Information like the manufacturing date and charge policy will be provided through the system APIs. Based on the knowledge gathered from using this feature, users can maximize battery life. Additionally, regional preference settings and enhanced security features will be included in Android 14. Additionally, Android 14 is anticipated to help security measures by preventing the installation of apps that target out-of-date Android operating system versions.
According to information from Esper's Mishaal Rahman, Google has incorporated new BatteryManager APIs into the Android 14 beta. Two of these APIs are accessible to the general public and provide useful data on the device's cycle count and charging status. Additionally, there are system APIs that offer information on things like the date of manufacture, the date of initial usage, the charging schedule, and the general level of health.
Rahman added that any application with the battery statistic permission can access these system APIs. They are currently only usable on Pixel smartphones running Android 14 Beta 2 or later, though.
Google has been working on other key enhancements for Android 14 besides the battery health feature. According to earlier reports, the impending system software upgrade would contain new settings that let users specify their preferred regions. This simplifies the modification process by removing the need to wade through each application's settings section.
Users should anticipate an operating system that prioritises device health, customisation, and security as Google continues to polish Android 14. Along with the upcoming updates, the battery health feature will provide Android users the ability to optimise how they use their devices.
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