In the near future, Android device users will be able to count on an integrated tool that tells them when it’s the right time to replace their smartphone’s battery. The move aims to make it easier to make decisions about battery health, a crucial aspect for the long-term performance of mobile devices.
The natural degradation of batteries over time is an inevitable reality, impacting the maximum charging capacity and, consequently, the battery’s durability during everyday use. Identifying the exact time to perform the replacement has been a challenge, with third-party applications offering rough estimates, often inaccurate and dependent on long periods of data collection.
The Android operating system, in turn, has the advantage of collecting battery-related statistics from the first boot of the device. Android 14 already laid the groundwork for tracking battery health information, but the highly anticipated Android 15 could take this functionality to a new level.
According to recent reports, Android 15 may introduce specific battery health settings, allowing users to check how long the battery can hold a charge. While the feature was already accessible to some users after a preliminary launch in December, its full functionality and detailed battery health information may only be officially introduced with the release of Android 15, expected a year from now.
While competitors like iOS have had similar features for some time, Android 15 aims to level out this functionality across operating systems, giving users a clearer, more transparent view of the health of their batteries. With the constant innovations expected in the next release of the Android operating system, users can anticipate an improved experience in managing their health from their mobile devices.
