Scrolling and streaming suck plenty of power on today's Android phones. Here's how to squeeze the most juice out of your battery, including a new option to monitor battery-hungry apps.

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I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola Razrs were all the rage. Since then, I've written about everything from consumer electronics to internet culture ...

Android battery optimization has quietly become one of the most effective ways to extend daily screen time without changing how you use your phone. Inside Settings > Battery > Battery usage, most ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...