Pixel phones to gain an important battery feature, tipped by Android 16 beta

What you need to know

  • Google is likely to reintroduce the “Battery Health” settings page with Android 16 for Pixel devices.
  • The page displays battery condition, and capacity, and provides tips for extending battery lifespan.
  • Google is also tipped to be working on a new feature for Pixel phones that will recalibrate battery measurements over weeks.

Android 16 beta 2 was released late last week for Pixel device owners, which has been a significant update over the first one, with upgrades to the camera and media settings. New findings now reveal that Google is probably bringing the long-awaited “Battery health” settings page again with the latest beta.

As spotted by 9to5Google and their APK Insights of the Settings Services app bearing version 1.1.0.717462792 — has revealed strings regarding a new Battery Health feature, which was ventured back in 2022 — with Android 13 QPR1. While it didn’t turn up to be live, it appears the search giant is giving it a try again this time with Android 16.

Android 16's battery health feature

(Image credit: 9to5Google)

The new page can be found in Pixel phones featuring the latest beta and users can navigate to Settings> Battery> Battery Health — right above the Battery percentage toggle. Going in further showcases the “View battery health status and tips to extend your battery’s lifespan” section.

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