Google's new "Battery health assistance" feature, initially for the Pixel 9a, manages battery voltage and charging speed to extend lifespan. This helps maintain battery health over 1000 charge cycles, though users will see slight runtime decreases. While initially mandatory on the Pixel 9a, older Pixels will get it as an optional setting. The feature, detailed in a recent APK Insight analysis, isn't yet visible in Android 16 Beta but is expected soon.

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