Google’s latest Pixel update allows you to limit battery charging to 80%, and that seems to come with the side effect of being able to use “bypass” charging. Here’s what that means, and why it could ...

Batteries degrade over time. It’s an inevitable process we can only slow down, and setting a strict charging limit is one way to do that. In fact, all of the best Android phones let you set a charge ...

Google has rolled out a new feature for Pixel phones that lets users bypass charging when the battery limit is set to 80%. This update was included in a recent Pixel Feature Drop. When users enable ...

Google has confirmed that Pixel phones with the new 80% charge limit support bypass charging. When 80% charge is detected, the battery stops charging, but current is still used to power the handset.

Nick is a Features author who's been writing for fellow tech geeks since 2011. While he's mostly focused on phones, he's also thrilled by cameras and audio gear of all shapes and sizes. On weekends, ...