As a formerly, frequently disorganised dingbat, I know the fear of a rapidly dwindling battery all too well. While it's easy enough these days to glance at your phone screen and see clearly just how ...

Google's upcoming Android refresh features a color-coded battery icon. Android's new battery indicator will switch between green, yellow, and red, along with various icons for battery saver or low ...

Google is testing new icons for various status bar elements like WiFi, mobile data, airplane mode, and battery level. We previously spotted the new designs for the WiFi, mobile data, and airplane mode ...

It will be easier to see if your laptop’s battery is full and charging, or about to die and needs to be plugged in. It will be easier to see if your laptop’s battery is full and charging, or about to ...

Microsoft has just introduced a subtle change to how the battery level is shown in the Windows 11 taskbar. It’s a really useful change because it introduces color and percentage options. Battery ...

Microsoft recently announced important new features relating to Windows 11. As usual, these will be first introduced to Windows 11 Insiders, then eventually to everyone else. One important change is a ...

Have you ever felt a pang of guilt while scrolling through social media or playing a game on your phone as it charges? You’re not alone. Many smartphone users wonder if this common habit is silently ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...