The latest Google Pixel update includes a surprise launch of Android 15’s best battery feature
The latest Android updates are rolling out to Google Pixel devices, and while the leaked details shared by Verizon talked about the bug fixes and security improvements, the patches are said to offer one thing that the leak missed: the inclusion of a long-awaited battery feature: charging limits.
Instead of having to completely fill your phone’s battery every time you plug it in, this Android 15 tool allows your device to limit charging once it reaches 80%. The upside to this is that overcharging your phone can be detrimental to the health of the battery, causing it to dry out more quickly over time. Stopping charging early means your phone at 80% may last much longer than an identical device charged to 100% every night.
The feature was spotted by a Pixel user and shared by Android Authority with an image showing the new feature in the user’s phone settings. This is located in the Battery Settings menu, in the Charging Optimization subsection if you want to look for it on your device.
We updated a Google Pixel 7 to the now live software AP3A.241105.007 version (it will be version AP3A.241105.008 for Google Pixel 9 phones) and unfortunately don’t see it, so it could be that this tool is still being released gradually – or was accidentally shared with some users early. However, it is something to be aware of once you update your Pixel device as this battery optimization tool can greatly help you keep your smartphone battery healthy for a long time.
Other AI updates on the way?
While we wait to hear more about what features are coming in future Android 15 updates, one upgrade we could see coming soon from Google is the Jarvis AI Assistant. Google accidentally leaked its AI that surfs the web for you in the Chrome Extension Store before quickly removing it.
While not much is known about Jarvis, it is expected to be a more automated version of Gemini that can perform tasks in Chrome with less frequent user input, such as researching flight and travel options for your next trip or looking up options for holiday gifts while you travel. do something else.
Chrome extensions are reserved for Chromebooks and PCs, but we wouldn’t be surprised if a mobile version of Jarvis came to Android and iOS fairly soon – with the app doing background research and tasks in Chrome while you complete another round. Marvel Snap or binge YouTube videos.
Even if Jarvis doesn’t come to mobile right away, we expect the next Android 15 update to include at least a few AI updates. Once we know more, we’ll be sure to share the details with you.
