Is this the end of battery issues on Pixel smartphones? The November update includes a power‑saving mode that employs the always‑on display to conserve energy, providing greater screen time for navigation and daily use. Here’s how it works.
Compared to other competing smartphones, Pixel handsets are not known for having the best battery life. However, Google has progressively added intelligent features over the years to help stretch screen time. The most recent is a new Google Maps power-saving function that was added with the November update and is currently being made available to more Pixel 10 owners.
How to save battery while using Google Maps
The addition, as its name suggests, offers a power saver mode to Google Maps. In theory, it makes use of the Pixel 10’s always-on display when navigating. This saves battery compared to fully utilizing the normal OLED panel, since most elements transition to black and white with inactive pixels switched off.
In addition, the mode lowers the screen refresh rate and brightness to further preserve power. Some UI components and metrics in Google Maps won’t be available when enabled, and only portrait orientation is supported.
Google Maps Power Saver: how to turn it on
If the feature is accessible on your Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro, you’ll see a pop‑up card pointing you to the option in driving settings. Alternatively, you may manually activate it by going into Maps settings and finding it under driving choices.
It’s unclear why Google is limiting the feature to the Pixel 10 series, especially given earlier versions like the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro use the same LTPO OLED displays. However, it’s feasible that Google will increase support later on.
Google is also working on another battery‑saving feature for Pixel and Android devices: a smarter always‑on display that automatically shuts off when the device isn’t in use or after a specified duration.
From background controls to looks, Xiaomi’s HyperOS offers consumers a great deal of customization options for their phones. Nevertheless, one tiny switch among all of these choices could stealthily drain battery life without your knowledge. Owners have recently complained of unexpected power consumption in user forums and on Reddit, even while their phones are just sitting on a desk.
“App Autostart” is one feature that frequently appears. Its original purpose was to speed up the delivery of notifications in older MIUI systems. However, Xiaomi has already made improvements to HyperOS‘s notification system, so this choice is no longer as important.
Apps can operate automatically in the background when Autostart is enabled. Those apps continue to use memory and power even while you are not accessing your device. According to several users, turning off unnecessary autostart permissions can extend the standby duration of their phones by up to ten times.
How to Fix It in a Few Steps
You don’t need to be a tech expert to save battery life. Here’s the simple way to manage it:
Open Settings on your Xiaomi phone.
Tap Apps, then Permissions.
Select Background Autostart.
Check which apps are allowed to start automatically.
Turn off Autostart for any that aren’t essential.
It makes sense to limit the use of this feature to essential messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. You can safely leave off tools you don’t use often, games, and shopping apps.
Other Easy Ways to Get More Battery Life
Turning off Autostart is a big help, but you can stretch your power even further by combining a few other habits:
Limit or disable Always-On Display to cut screen power use.
Use Dark Mode, especially on AMOLED screens.
Review notification permissions and mute apps that alert too often.
Shorten screen timeout so the display turns off faster.
Activate Battery Saver mode for less important apps.
A HyperOS developer recently explained on Xiaomi’s forum that small tweaks like these often have the biggest effect: “You don’t need deep settings knowledge—just consistency. Tiny adjustments add up to big savings.”
Key Points
“App Autostart” can drain battery silently in HyperOS.
Turning it off saves power and improves standby time.
Only key messaging apps should keep it active.
Combine small changes for longer daily use.
Xiaomi keeps battery controls simple but powerful.
Ultimately, practical flexibility is what Xiaomi strives for. Deep control is available when you want it, but the default settings are still user-friendly enough for everyone. A phone that drains quickly can be made to last from morning to night with a few well-considered adjustments.
The Pixels are even more feature-rich than Android. You find more the deeper you go. Given that he finds more features than Google even promotes, our own Mishaal Rahman may likely attest to that. And that speaks volumes about a platform that the majority of us use on a regular basis on our phones, which are our main devices.
Having spent years immersed in the vibrant and colorful world of Android, I have created certain personal favorites—features that are really essential yet still go unappreciated. Although you may be aware of them all, I’m willing to wager that many of us are unaware of them until we come across them in a random Reddit comment.
I now use these functions on a regular basis; some are exclusive to the Pixel, while others are available on all Android devices.
Quick tap
Double-tapping the back of a Pixel phone activates shortcuts, which is a great gesture. I have my Quick Tap in Settings app set to pull down the notification shade, which I probably do a thousand times a day, whether it’s to ignore a barrage of Instagram direct messages or obsessively check for a message.
Particularly when utilizing an app, it’s far simpler than reaching your thumb all the way to the top of the screen. I just need to lightly tap my index finger, which is where it naturally sits, to check who has ping-ed me, and then I can immediately resume my job while ignoring them. Easy.
Clipboard manager on Gboard
Sincerely, I’m not sure how I’ll manage without this anymore. I’m always storing text snippets, URLs, package tracking numbers, and even Instagram captions that I’m still working on using Gboard’s clipboard manager. Additionally, it is located beneath Gboard‘s menu selections and is only a tap away.
It’s an underappreciated talent to be able to pin things so they don’t disappear after an hour. Additionally, it helps me fill out those nagging forms that always reload when I switch between apps. My sanity has been rescued numerous times by having lengthy responses stored in the clipboard.
Smart text selection in overview
Who knew it could feel like such a victory to save one more tap? Long-pressing text in the app overview screen on Pixel phones allows you to copy it without having to return to the app.
At first, it might not seem like a significant deal. However, those saved taps add up if you’re copying information one by one, for example, from WhatsApp to fill out a form somewhere else while making sure everything is correct. It’s a minor detail that helps me avoid a lot of conflict and irritation.
Multitasking with split-screen
I believe this function to be equally useful on smaller devices, even though it’s frequently marketed for phones with giant screens and foldables. To avoid continually switching between apps, I regularly utilize it to run utilities like the calculator alongside other programs, again from the Overview page.
I’ll admit that I occasionally forget it’s there, but I spare myself the hassle by arranging my programs into split-screen the instant I see myself switching between them too frequently.
App pinning
It’s simple but incredibly underappreciated. I pin the app by choosing the Pin option from the Overview screen whenever I give my phone to someone, such as to pick up a contact or scan a QR code at a movie theater (you must first enable app pinning in your phone’s Security and privacy settings). This prevents them from inadvertently or purposely swiping into another app.
When I show friends and family a single picture, I can’t stop them from idly browsing around my gallery, but I can stop them from switching to Messages or Keep. It comes in particularly handy when my young niece or nephew borrows my phone to play games and I don’t want them to change applications or erase random notes.
Notification history if you dismissed one by mistake
It would be an understatement to say that this is a lifesaver. I vividly recall how taken aback I was to discover that Android even possessed this capability.
I occasionally unconsciously swipe away notifications from a particular app out of habit, only to discover later that I truly needed that particular app. Even if accessing notification history through the Notifications area of the Settings app isn’t the most user-friendly method, knowing that those messages aren’t permanently erased calms my racing thoughts.
Screen recording has built-in audio
In addition to recording the screen, Android’s built-in screen recorder also records internal audio, not simply microphone input. Every time you choose the option from the Quick Settings menu, it allows you to choose the audio source.
I utilize the functionality for more enjoyable (and practical) purposes, but it’s also useful for sending how-tos to friends and relatives. When a song strikes, you can save synced lyrics from music applications to share with someone, record buggy app behavior to report bugs (and collect huge bug bounties, just saying), or record clear audio broadcast parts from YouTube.
The microphone does not pick up any noise during any of this. Furthermore, you definitely don’t need any dubious third-party tools for this.
Quick Share
Fast file transfers between devices are a feature of Quick Share, however I use it more for myself than for other people.
I frequently have to transfer screenshots and images from my Pixel to my Mac for work. I can share files as quickly and smoothly as AirDrop if I have a third-party app installed on macOS. Even better, Google’s first-party Quick Share software functions flawlessly on Windows, so you’re in luck.
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I’m confident that there are a dozen more hidden gems like this in the UIs of Android and Pixel if I look more closely. However, I use these on my Pixel every single day. My flow and my sanity would be totally disrupted if I were to lose even one of them.
The first thing you should do if your Android phone has become sluggish is to wipe off its storage. Here are some tips for speeding up your outdated Android phone if you’re not sure where to start.
Delete unused apps
Phones can accumulate a large number of unused apps over time, leaving your device looking crowded. You may have used an outdated photo editing app or a QR scanner app from a restaurant on your previous trip. Uninstalling these apps is the best way to free up space on your Android phone.
Because your Android phone won’t have to spend resources on apps that aren’t being used, decluttering it can speed it up. Removing these APKs will improve resource management and make your phone quicker. To view the list of installed apps and remove those you no longer require, navigate to Settings > Storage > Apps. You may also long-press on these forgotten apps on the app screen to get App Info > Uninstall.
Clear storage
Files and long-forgotten pictures of school notes are just two examples of the trash that accumulates on old Android phones. Following the removal of unnecessary apps, you should try to free up space on your Android phone by browsing through the stored files and images.
To see what’s saved, open the File app on your phone. The majority of garbage, including long-forgotten PDF files, images, etc., is frequently found in the Downloads folder. You should check two more areas to make sure the storage is clear.
Offload photos from your phone and save them to an external drive or the cloud. This helps create a backup of your memories and clear space on your old Android phone.
Clear the app cache. For the unaware, cache is bits of data that an app saves so it is quicker to operate the next time you open it. I recommend clearing the cache for less-used apps with no saved login information. You can go to Settings > Storage > App > Clear Cache to save more space.
Check for updates
Verify that the operating system on your Android phone is up to date. Updating it will install the most recent security procedures and make it snappier. To verify and install the most recent software version, navigate to Settings > General > System Update.
After updating your old Android phone to the most recent OS version and removing the uninstalled apps, you should update the remaining apps from the Google Play Store. To get the newest features, enhanced security, and faster performance, it’s critical to utilize the most recent versions of these programs.
Adjust the animation speed
A few features, such as Developer options to alter the animation speed, can be enabled or disabled to make your phone feel faster. This can make your phone feel much faster, but it’s a little trickier than the other settings discussed above.
Go to Settings > About phone > Tap on Software details >, then tap your Build number seven times to enable Developer options. You should now be able to access various animation scale parameters as this should activate the Developer options.
Next, locate the Window animation scale by scrolling down in the Drawing section of the Developer settings. To make apps and window pop-ups run faster, tap on it and adjust the animation to 0.5x.
To reduce the speed at which you move between home screen panels and within apps, you may also change the Transition animation scale. Additionally, reduce the Animator duration scale to speed up typical UI motions like unlocking the phone and opening and closing apps.
You may breathe fresh life into your aging Android phone by adjusting these settings. After adjusting, it ought to feel quicker and have more zip when performing daily tasks. If you want to give it a refresh, I recommend tinkering around with your home screen, changing the wallpaper, and modifying extra settings to help it stay longer.
Manufacturers are beginning to realize that battery health is a major concern for contemporary smartphones due to longer update commitments. In an effort to extend battery life, Android 15 added an optional 80% charging limit in addition to long-standing features like adaptive charging. Similar features were first introduced by Apple with the iPhone 15, and many Android phones now have them as well.
However, doesn’t 80% seem like a pretty arbitrary number? Why would you want to cap yourself below your maximum capacity? It’s time to go through more fiction and truths about batteries. Here are some things to be aware of.
Keeping batteries healthy for longer
Heat and voltage are the two main enemies of battery health. Keeping your phone off of a hot dashboard, avoiding charging it beneath your pillow, and using slower charging when you don’t need a quick top-up are the main ways to manage the former. However, the user cannot effectively regulate voltage wear; voltage stress is merely a consequence of battery charging.
As you can see, the voltage of a nearly depleted battery is lower than that of a full one. Because there is some wiggle area below the peak voltage, which increases tolerance for voltage peaks brought on by large currents, this voltage gap can actually be exploited to accelerate charging. Many lightning-fast charging solutions operate in this way without damaging your battery. There is less tolerance between the immediate and maximum voltages, though, because a battery’s voltage rises as it fills up. Li-ion batteries will explode if their rated voltage is ever exceeded! To fully charge a battery, you must go slowly and carefully.
Although charging engineers take precautions to prevent battery explosions, wear can still happen simply by raising the battery’s voltage. The battery’s available lithium capacity eventually decreases due to anode saturation. When electrolytes are highly charged, they can also slowly break down into gases, and the cathode of the battery can also dissolve into the electrolyte. In a single case, none of this is concerning and is partly inevitable nevertheless, but over time, the additional wear accumulates and causes the battery’s capacity to gradually decrease more quickly than is ideal.
The first 60% of a battery’s voltage usually increases the fastest, after which it gradually increases until it reaches full. Stopping at around 80% is a nice halfway house because the battery is sufficiently charged to last for hours even if it isn’t quite at its peak voltage, which is where the most harm happens. The seemingly arbitrary 80% measure has a lot of sound research behind it, but is it truly helpful in real-world situations?
Should I only charge my phone to 80%?
The truth is that no matter what you do, your phone’s battery will ultimately deteriorate; the best way to handle this gradual decline will depend on your demands. The most careful chargers who maintain their phone’s temperature and adhere to the 80% rule may be able to increase the battery’s life by a year or more, which is unquestionably valuable. Whether artificially restricting oneself to 80% now is worth the long-term benefits is a personal decision.
Let’s examine the worst scenario. While many of today’s higher-end smartphones have ratings of 1,000 or even 2,000 cycles, modern smartphone batteries are typically rated for at least 500 charge cycles before depleting to 80% of their initial capacity. In the worst scenario, that amounts to about a year and a half of charging your phone every day from empty to full—a modest routine—and for longer-lasting phones, it may continue for several years. The majority of customers will most likely wait two to three years before detecting a decline in battery life, and much longer before it becomes a serious issue. And that’s assuming no additional safety measures are taken.
A year or more could pass before you need to replace your battery if you limit yourself to 80% charge.
Fortunately, most modern phones come with some built-in assistance. Taking your phone from the plug as soon as possible helps prevent stress from idle charging because phones tend to trickle charge for a time after displaying the completely charged notification, so the 100% charged notification is rarely actually quite full. By maintaining the battery at a reduced capacity and voltage until just before you normally unplug your phone in the morning, using Adaptive Charging or Optimized Charging—depending on the manufacturer of your phone—will help even more. Maintaining healthy habits like this could help your battery reach the three-year mark with ease.
Google’s latest Pixels go one step further, using Battery Health Assistance to gradually limit charging pace and battery capacity in software to keep a lid on long-term health and safety.
However, many people without extremely demanding workloads could still benefit from just charging their laptops, phones, and other devices to 80% charge (where possible) if they truly want to extend the life of their batteries. This can help you get through a normal day while also enhancing battery health. However, if you want to use your phone for the entire day, I wouldn’t advise unplugging it from the charger before 70%.
Worrying about an 80% restriction isn’t worth the battery concern if you frequently run out of juice by the end of the day, play a lot of games, or (like me) have strange charging patterns where your phone is rarely full anyway. In order to further customize the maximum restriction to your requirements, certain phones additionally provide 85%, 90%, and 95% settings. In any event, use your phone whatever you like, but be mindful that the battery will need to be changed after a few years. Don’t worry, you will need a new battery for your phone whether you intend to keep it for five, six, or seven years.
Fortunately, even for older phones, Apple, Google, and Samsung all have competitive battery replacement programs. It’s not awful to spend about $80 to keep a phone functional for many more years. However, in some areas, you may have to pay more than you should, and other brands’ availability and costs differ significantly.
With long-term ownership, these expenses are unavoidable; the only question is how many months you can try to avoid them. Adhering to the 80% rule will undoubtedly be beneficial.
If you paid a lot of money for your Android phone, it can be really annoying when it lags or performs poorly.
There are three secret options on your device that you may adjust to improve performance if you are experiencing slow app loading times or a slow device overall.
Limit background processes
Numerous background-running apps are one of the main causes of slow phone performance. Even when you are not using them, these apps are continuously using resources, which can cause your phone to slow down. Fortunately, Android comes with a built-in feature to limit background activity.
You can experiment with different values to find the one that works best for your device.
By reducing background activity for apps that are not used frequently, you can free up resources for the apps that you do use, which will make your experience faster and smoother.
To test this feature, go to Settings and then select Developer Options. From there, tap on Background Process Limit and set a process limit between 0 and 4.
Remove old files
One of the best ways to make your device feel brand new is to remove all of your old apps and files.
These take up valuable space and no longer serve any purpose for you.
The easiest way to manage the storage on your phone is to use the Files app, which you can access by swiping up from the bottom of the screen to open the Android app drawer, then tap My Files (also known as File Manager).
From there, you can access your downloads, documents, images, audio, and other files.
Disable location services for better performance.
You can see which apps are using location on your iPhone by going to Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Many smartphone apps use your location to improve your experience while using them.
You are not alone if you have ever found yourself tethered to a charger, watching the battery bar slowly but surely creep towards a usable level. But fear not, fellow Android users – this guide is your road map to victory, filled with useful tips and tricks to turn your phone into a charging champion!
Gone are the days of excruciatingly slow refills and battery anxiety—we are about to unlock the secrets to lightning-fast boosts that get you back online, streaming, and snapping in no time at all! Say hello to a world of stress-free power-ups!
Wire will charge you faster.
The Realme GT 3 boosts an impressive 240W charging speed, theoretically allowing a 0 to 100% charge in less than 10 minutes. Some Samsung phones can reach 45W with USB charging. Wired charging is normally faster than wireless charging. Android phones typically reach their highest charging speeds through USB-C, often reaching speeds of over 20W. In contrast, wireless charging is usually limited to 10 to 15W.
Additionally, USB-C is generally regarded as more dependable than wireless charging. While technologies like Qi2 with magnetic locking aim to address these issues, USB-C remains the more robust and dependable option. Wireless chargers rely on precise coil alignment for efficiency, and there is always a chance that a slight bump will displace your phone or knock it off the charger completely.
If at all possible, turn off your smartphone to expedite the charging process.
The best way to reduce battery life is to completely shut down your phone. Even in this case, it should continue to charge as fast as possible, so when it is connected to a compatible charger (which we cover in the next section), this provides the fastest possible charging scenario. The disadvantage is that you can not keep track of how fast your phone is charging, and you can not use apps or check notifications, so some people may decide not to use this option. If you are worried about receiving important messages from family or work, we strongly advise against using this method.
Use a direct power brick instead of a power bank or computer.
1. Only dedicated chargers guarantee fast wired charging:
While newer USB 3.x and 4.x ports can support super-fast charging (up to 240W) using a technology called USB-PD, they rarely reach that speed.
Most computer USB ports and portable power banks, even fancy ones, usually offer much slower charging than your phone’s dedicated charger. This is because they often lack the necessary power output capabilities.
2. Dedicated chargers are the safest and most reliable option:
While exceptions like the Anker Prime exist, relying on non-dedicated chargers for fast charging introduces risk and uncertainty.
Your phone’s original charger or a high-quality replacement designed for your specific model are the safest and most reliable way to ensure optimal charging speed without damaging your phone’s battery.
So, for the best, fastest, and most reliable wired charging experience, stick with your phone’s dedicated charger whenever possible.
Low power mode (also known as Battery Saver on most Android devices, though the name may differ on your phone) is the best option if you do not want to or are unable to turn off your phone. It helps save battery life by turning off certain functions and background activities, extending the time between charges.
The low power mode on your phone can do a number of things, like accelerating the screen’s shut-off time, decreasing background sync activity, downgrading from 5G to 4G, and restricting the use of power-hungry apps. Pixel phones also have an Extreme Battery Saver mode that goes one step further, decreasing CPU speed and disabling notifications for apps that are paused. You may not use it constantly, but it is a way to concentrate on charging while maintaining access to critical features.
Disable unused features
While a phone’s screen and processor use up a lot of energy, wireless technology can also consume a significant amount, especially if your phone is frequently downloading files or searching for available networks.
Using Airplane Mode is the easiest way to turn off wireless radios, but it is not always the best option because it usually disables Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in addition to cellular data, which can be problematic if you need to use wireless earbuds or have an internet connection. You may need to adjust the Airplane Mode settings or use Quick Settings to turn off individual radios that are not in use. For example, if you are going to be away from home, you can probably disable Wi-Fi unless you need it for hotspots or Android Auto.
To increase the charging speed, do not use your smartphone while it is charging.
Playing 3D games like Fortnite or PUBG Mobile can severely deplete your phone’s battery. It is important to emphasize that the more tasks your phone completes, the more power it will use. If at all possible, find something else to do with your time until you need to respond to important calls and messages.
Keep your phone cool while charging
The ideal temperature range for charging a phone is between 50 and 86°F (10 and 30°C). To make sure your phone stays in this range, try moving it out of direct sunlight, putting it near a fan, or taking it out of its case—especially if the case is insulating, like a leather wallet case. Keep in mind that your phone naturally warms up during charging, so if it is already close to the upper limit, charging could push it out of the ideal zone.
In other cases, you might need to warm up your phone; for instance, a case that might be problematic in a Texas summer could be ideal for a cold winter in Ontario.
Blue light is a type of high-energy visible (HEV) light with a short wavelength in the visible light spectrum. It is part of the light emitted by the sun and various artificial light sources. Blue light is known for its stimulating and alertness-inducing properties, which can be both beneficial and potentially harmful.
The primary source of blue light on Android devices is the screen display. Android smartphones and tablets emit this light from their screens to produce vibrant and colorful visuals.
Most Android devices use LED (Light Emitting Diode) backlights for their screens. These backlights emit the light to create the white light that illuminates the screen. The intensity of blue light emitted by LEDs can vary depending on the device’s settings and brightness.
The content displayed on Android devices, such as apps, websites, and videos, can contain varying degrees of blue light. For example, websites with bright backgrounds and certain apps may have a higher concentration of this light.
Android operating systems often include features like adaptive brightness and night mode settings. These features can adjust the amount of blue light emitted by the screen based on the time of day and user preferences.
The importance of addressing blue light exposure for eye health
In our increasingly digital and screen-centric world, the exposure to blue light, especially from smartphones, tablets, and computers, has become a major concern for eye health. Here’s why it’s crucial to address this light exposure:
Digital Eye Strain: Prolonged exposure to digital screens, which emit blue light, can lead to digital eye strain or computer vision syndrome. This condition includes symptoms like eye fatigue, dryness, redness, and blurry vision. It can cause discomfort and reduce productivity.
Sleep Disruption: Blue light, particularly in the evening, can interfere with our natural sleep-wake cycle. It suppresses the production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Exposure to blue light before bedtime can make it harder to fall asleep and negatively impact the quality of sleep.
Potential for Long-Term Damage: Some studies suggest that prolonged exposure to blue light, especially from screens held close to the eyes, might contribute to long-term eye health issues. This includes concerns about the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss.
Children and adolescents are increasingly using digital devices, and their eyes are more susceptible to damage from the light due to their clearer lenses. Addressing blue light exposure is particularly important for this age group to protect their developing eyes.
Reducing the light exposure can enhance overall eye comfort, especially for individuals who spend extended periods in front of screens. This is crucial for professionals, students, and anyone who relies on digital devices for work or entertainment.
To safeguard eye health, it’s essential to take measures to reduce the light exposure, especially during the evening and night time hours. This can be achieved through software settings, apps, screen protectors, and adopting healthy screen usage habits. Prioritizing eye health in the digital age is a proactive step toward maintaining comfortable vision and preventing potential long-term eye problems.
With an Android device, there are essentially two ways to turn on Night mode or the blue light filter. You can either utilize some third-party apps or the OEM’s standard built-in blue light filter. If there isn’t a built-in filter, the latter is your only practical choice. Let’s examine both of these choices closely and discover how to use them.
If your device doesn`t support any of the option above there is another way to block the blue light with blue light glasses.
Let’s dive into our options:
Enable native blue light filter in Android Devices
The majority of Android smartphone manufacturers have developed unique user interfaces. The user interface has been altered and customized even though they are based on stock Android. The filter may therefore be available in Night mode, Read mode, etc.
A step-by-step tutorial for turning on the blue light filter on your device is provided below.
You should typically be able to schedule the feature and change the color temperature to your preference. You can modify the color temperature with the Intensity or Opacity options, while the Schedule option lets you schedule when it turns on and off.
Go into your phone settings and open your Display settings.
From here, you should be able to see a section labeled Blue light filter, Night shift, or Eye comfort shield, among others. The name changes depending on what phone you’ve got.
Here, you can adjust the color temperature of your screen, turn the blue light filter permanently on, or set a schedule.
When setting a blue light schedule, you can choose between an automatic sunset-to-sunrise schedule or a custom schedule.
If using the sunset-to-sunrise schedule, then your location service will need to be on for your phone to know at which time the sun rises and sets in your local area.
If setting a custom schedule, then you will be able to manually select at what time you would like the blue light filter to turn on and turn off each day.
Use third-party apps
If a built-in blue light filter is not available, you can easily get an app for it from the Play Store. There are thousands of free third-party apps available that will turn on your phone’s blue light filter. A shortcut can be added to the home screen or quick access settings, the filter’s color can be selected, the strength can be changed, and other functions are available in some of these programs. We will go over some of the top third-party apps in this section that are offered on the Google Play Store.
An outstanding program that provides far more than your default blue light filter is called Bluelight Filter. To use as a filter, you can pick from a variety of hues and hue combinations. Many people find the default green filter to be more calming than the normal yellow filter. The filter’s strength is another option. Also, it enables you to add a one-tap button to the Quick access settings and a toggle switch widget to the home screen. We advise everyone to check out this simple and lightweight program once.
Another widely regarded free blue light filter software is Twilight. Both PCs and smartphones can use it. Instead of the conventional yellow light filter, it has a red one. Sliders can be used to change the screen dim, color temperature, and intensity. The app makes the claim that it would enhance melatonin secretion and the sleep cycle.
Using this app, you may manually activate a blue light filter or schedule it to activate and deactivate at predetermined periods during the day or night. The filter’s hue, opacity, and brightness are all adjustable. To enable the filter without opening the program, you may even build a shortcut icon or widget.
Blue light glasses
Using blue light glasses on all devices offers a multitude of benefits for both short-term comfort and long-term eye health. These specialized glasses effectively reduce eye strain caused by prolonged screen exposure, making it more comfortable to work, study, or enjoy entertainment on digital devices.
By filtering out a portion of the potentially harmful light emitted by screens, they contribute to improved visual comfort, reducing symptoms like eye fatigue and headaches. Additionally, wearing blue light glasses in the evening can promote better sleep quality by minimizing disruptions to the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle.
These glasses are particularly advantageous for children and adolescents, whose developing eyes are more susceptible to the effects of this light. Overall, blue light glasses are a practical and proactive solution to address the challenges posed by our modern screen-centric lifestyles, enhancing both immediate well-being and the long-term health of our eyes.
Conclusion
The advantages of preventing blue light from electronics are apparent, and they include both short-term comfort and long-term wellbeing. Digital eye strain can be considerably reduced by taking proactive steps to decrease its exposure, such as utilizing filters, blue light-blocking eyewear, or changing device settings. In turn, this improves our comfort and productivity while using screens for extended periods of time.
Also, limiting exposure to nighttime helps to maintain a balanced sleep cycle, encouraging improved slumber and general wellness. Safeguarding our eyes against the potential long-term consequences of blue light is a critical investment in our future vision and eye health, especially for children and teenagers. In a time when digital gadgets play a significant role in our lives, reducing the negative effects is a sensible and proactive move that will make using digital devices more comfortable and healthy.
To ensure optimal usability, smartphone makers tune the default touch sensitivity. However you might think it’s too low and have trouble with simple navigation. Poor calibration, low refresh rate settings, a thick screen protector, dampness, and other factors may all contribute to it. For your top budget phone, the majority of Android OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) provide pertinent alternatives to improve touch sensitivity.
When the touch screen on your Android phone doesn’t respond to your touches correctly, you may expect a below-average experience. Such delays in touch annoy and perplex you. Use the tips below to increase the sensitivity of your Android phone before you trade it in for an iPhone.
Increase touch sensitivity on Android
A screen protector is one of the must-have accessories to protect your Android phone’s expensive display. However, many have noticed a degraded touchscreen sensitivity after applying tempered glass on their Android devices. If you are among them, make a tweak from Settings.
Open Settings on your Android phone.
Scroll to Display.
Turn on the Screen protector mode toggle to increase the sensitivity level.
Increase touch sensitivity on Samsung Galaxy phones
We talked about the default Settings menu that’s preinstalled on most Android phones, including the Google Pixel. Samsung uses a different Settings menu on One UI software. If you have one of the top Galaxy phones, use the steps below to change touch sensitivity.
Open Settings on your Samsung phone.
Select Display and turn on the Touch sensitivity toggle.
Increase display refresh rate
Did you set your mobile device’s refresh rate to 60 Hz instead of 120 Hz? To increase the battery life of their phones, many people lower the panel refresh rate. Nevertheless, switching back to 60 Hz after being accustomed to a refresh rate of 120 Hz or greater can impair your experience with touch sensitivity. It’s time to switch your Android phone to a high refresh rate.
Open Settings and go to Display.
Turn on the Smooth display toggle.
Samsung phones
Samsung users can go through the steps below to increase the refresh rate.
Launch Settings and scroll to Display.
Select Motion smoothness.
Tap the radio button beside Adaptive.
If your LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) display automatically adjusts the refresh rate, you can adjust the Developer settings to force the peak refresh rate, which will enhance the quality of your animations and touch responsiveness.
Increase pointer speed on Android
Do you notice lag while using a Bluetooth mouse on your Android phone or tablet? You can change the pointer speed and wheel scrolling speed from Settings.
Launch the Settings app and scroll to General management.
Select Mouse and trackpad.
Use the slider to increase the pointer speed and wheel scrolling speed.
We used screenshots from a Samsung phone. The steps may change on your Android, OnePlus, or Google Pixel phone. On some phones, it’s often a part of the accessibility menu.
Use a high-quality screen protector
Did you buy a screen protector from a sketchy Amazon listing? These below-average screen protectors often cause issues with touch sensitivity even when you increase the touch sensitivity from Settings.
You should stick to reputed names or opt for the official tempered glass from the OEM for your Android phone.
Use phone-compatible gloves
Traditional gloves don’t often play nice with modern smartphones. If your region has snowfalls during the winter, get a pair of gloves that are compatible with your smartphone.
Let your phone cool down
If you use your phone after a long gaming session or recording a lengthy 4K clip, the device temperatures go abnormally high, and you may face issues with touch sensitivity for a while. You may also notice lag with basic scrolling on the homescreen or the web page. Let your phone cool down and use it after some time has passed. The issue is more apparent on phones with poor cooling systems.
Can you use third-party apps to improve touchscreen response speed?
The Google Play Store is packed with third-party apps that claim to improve the touchscreen response speed and sensitivity of your screen during gaming. You should always take such apps with a pinch of salt. They also advertise calibrating the touchscreen to factory settings. Most of these apps are paid and may not work as expected. If you face this issue, get a refund from the Google Play Store.
Despite its incredibly aggressive microtransaction strategies, Diablo Immortal is a pleasant free-to-play game that allows for speedy leveling without spending any money. This tutorial seeks to put out in front of you how you can level up quickly if you’re considering about playing the game or have already begun playing.
After playing Diablo Immortal for a long time, we have discovered several incredibly simple methods for fast leveling up your character. However, keep in mind that in order to see benefits, you will probably need to play consistently. If you don’t want to spend any money, that is. Alternatively, you don’t want to spend anything more than the battle pass (which we do recommend you pick up).
In Diablo Immortal, you have plenty of content in the campaign to get you through those early levels. But there are lots of other ways to earn xp. And we’re going to break it all down for you.
Battle pass
We’re going to start out by advising grinding the fight pass. You can acquire the xp without purchasing the $5 pass. Nevertheless, it will bring about additional benefits.
You must carry out specific duties in order to grind the battle pass, whether it is the enhanced version or the free version. Additionally, you must first proceed through the game to acquire the battle pass.
You should reach level 15-20 after completing the game’s campaign, at which point you’ll need to complete the Ashwold Cemetery and Ashwold Manor questlines. After that, you ought to receive a notification stating that the battle pass is now available.
Tap on the codex to find the combat pass and the associated tasks or activities. Additionally, we advise you to save your battle pass achievements after battle pass rank 10 for use in later levels. These can yield a significant amount of experience points, and between 35 and 45, you’ll experience some slowdowns. For the campaign to continue, having battle pass tasks to do can close the level disparity.
Naturally, leveling up by merely completing the campaign is fantastic and will initially be the simplest method. at least throughout the game’s earliest stages. Leveling through the campaign will slow significantly as you reach levels 30-35. At this moment, we advise you to
Join a faction
There are two primary factions in Diablo Immortal. The Immortals and the Shadows. After reaching level 30, you should be able to access the introduction to these factions, at which point you can follow a questline to join one of them. We’re going to utilize Shadows as the example in this case since we chose them.
You can engage in Shadow Contracts and a variety of other activities for the Shadow faction once you join. Initially, you have access to three Shadow Contracts, but you will soon only be allowed to use one per day. Make sure you perform these as frequently as you can because they provide a lot of experience points.
Daily bounties
The daily bounties in Diablo Immortal are another option to level up quickly. These unlock shortly after landing in Westmarch and are accessible before the faction opportunities. In reality, exploring Westmarch and being familiar with the various items you can interact with there will be a component of the primary questline.
The bounty board will be one of these. Once you locate it, return there each time you log in to complete the rewards that are at your disposal. If a day is missed, there will be four more bounties for you to complete the next time. These may stack in an aggregate of 24. Therefore, even if you miss a whole work week of gaming, you may easily complete all 24 in a single day the following time you log on.
Bounties not only award you with experience points but also frequently contain legendary items that you can disassemble for raw materials. You can get gold as a reward through bounties. There are several reasons to carry out these activities beyond xp for leveling.
Dungeons and raids
Some of the tasks in the battle pass section of the codex require you to finish dungeons or raids. Additionally, a brand-new activity that offers double experience points will be added each day. These might occasionally be dungeons, but they won’t always be. You can run dungeons endlessly on those days to earn double experience points.
Additionally, you have a chance to receive some quality item drops. However, we do advise going in in a group because the opponents will be tougher and you’ll get more experience points from killing them and finishing the dungeons. Fortunately, Diablo Immortal’s dungeons contain a party finder mechanic that makes it simple to locate other players that share your goals.
Beastiary pages
The Beastiary pages are our final suggestion for fantastic xp rewards. You need to gather monster essence to finish a Beastiary page. which you will at random acquire as you eliminate adversaries throughout the world, including demons.
Since you’ll be killing adversaries while performing bounties and contracts, this is a wonderful way to gain experience points. In addition, you are slaying opponents in rifts, dungeons, and pretty much all other stuff. Consequently, be sure to seize the monster essence as soon as you see it. Once you have collected ten of them, you can exchange them at the Beastiary, which is located in each zone’s central hub.
The Beastiary is also one of the best chances to earn legendary gear drops. So there’s another bonus on top of earning xp. And the better your gear, the faster you can complete the game’s various activities. If you haven’t checked out Diablo Immortal yet, you can grab it on Google Play, iOS, or on PC through the Battle.net launcher.
Run Elder Rifts
Elder Rifts are yet another fantastic opportunity to level up and acquire some experience points. You won’t have to spend a lot of time on each one because they are all quite short and easy to finish. Additionally, as you acquire uncommon crests and the admittedly meager number of legendary crests that don’t cost any money, you can use these to upgrade your rewards in addition to the experience you receive from eliminating all those monsters.
