Whether you recently made the switch from Windows to Mac or you're a lifelong MacBook user, your computer's battery life can make or break your experience. If you're a remote worker who doesn't always ...

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 ...

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 ...

Microsoft released an optional preview update for Windows 11 on February 24, 2026, delivering redesigned battery icons that use color-coded states to communicate power levels at a glance. The update, ...

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait. Several apps let you keep your battery percentage visible at all times. If you're on Windows 10 or an older Windows 11 build, you might never get this feature, ...

Microsoft is preparing changes to its laptop battery charge indicators, which should be coming to future versions of Windows ...

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 ...

Google is working on a ton of new UI changes in its big Android redesign. This is part of Google’s Material 3 Expressive initiative, focusing on more emotion-driven UX. The new battery icon appears ...

Microsoft is finally testing a way for you to quickly see how much battery your laptop has left — and with color-coded visual indicators, to boot. It’s an extremely welcome addition, which had been ...