The always-on display, or AOD, is one of the most convenient features common to newer Android phones. Thanks to battery-friendly OLED smartphone displays, which only illuminate the pixels being used ...

Nothing drains your phone's battery quite like the display. This is especially true for devices with larger screens, higher resolutions, and faster refresh rates. That's why, when you look for battery ...

Here's everything new in Android 16 QPR1, Google's first big update to Android 16. Material 3 Expressive and Desktop Mode are ...

If your Pixel 8’s screen isn’t adhering to your designated timeout settings or the Always-on Display remains active, the cause could range from configuration errors to software conflicts. This guide ...

The usual style of Google Maps navigation overlay shrinks the app into a floating picture-in-picture (PiP) window. It hovers ...

Google Pixel AOD getting a fresh look with colored wallpaper and redesigned lock screen layout. The new Material 3 Expressive design brings larger buttons, bold fonts, and new UI tweaks. New AOD ...

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I've spent large portions of my life looking for ways to extend the battery life on my Android phones. Admittedly, that sounds rather dramatic, ...