Android 15 may solve a frustrating battery charging issue faced by millions of users

Google is gearing up to tackle a common smartphone problem with its upcoming Android 15 update. According to a recent report from Android Authority, the tech giant is working on a new “charging optimization” feature that could help extend the lifespan of Pixel phone batteries.

The new feature, discovered in the latest Android 15 Beta 4 update, will allow users to manually set a charging limit of 80% for their Pixel devices. This means your phone will stop charging once it reaches 80% of its full capacity, potentially reducing battery wear over time.

Currently, Pixel phones offer an Adaptive Charging feature that learns from users’ charging habits and limits charging to 80% until about an hour before the system predicts you’ll unplug your phone. However, this new option will give users more control over their device’s charging behavior.

The “charging optimization” page is expected to appear under Settings > Battery in Android 15. Users will be able to toggle between the existing Adaptive Charging mode and the new “limit to 80%” option.

While this feature isn’t groundbreaking – many smartphone manufacturers already offer similar battery health options – it’s a welcome addition for Pixel users, such as myself, who want to maximize their device’s longevity.

It’s worth noting that the release date for this new charging feature remains uncertain. Android Authority speculates that it might not make it into the initial Android 15 stable update, but could appear in a quarterly platform release later in the year.

For now, Pixel users will have to rely on the current Adaptive Charging feature to help maintain their battery health. But with Android 15 on the horizon, a more customizable charging experience may soon be just a settings toggle away.