Posts tagged battery-life

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Android L on the Nexus 5. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Android L on the Nexus 5. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

Still wondering where the Android 5.0 upgrade is for your Nexus 5? It may have been held up by a pretty serious Wi-Fi bug that was causing abnormal battery drain, according to a report on the Google issue tracker. Some testers have found that their handsets were dying after just a few hours of use.

Photo: Motorola

Photo: Motorola

A new Moto 360 software update rolling out now addresses one of the wearable’s biggest complaints by dramatically improving its battery life. “Something they did lead to a substantial improvement,” reports one user on Reddit. “Wore it for 14 hours today and it had 70% remaining when I put it on the charger.”

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The latest software update for the OnePlus One has significantly reduced the handset’s battery life for a large number of users. CyanogenMod, which is responsible for the One’s pre-installed software, says issues with the proximity sensor and power management are to blame, and it is already working to roll out a fix.

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Ever since T-Mobile updated the HTC One S with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean back in April, many users have noticed a significant decrease in its battery life. However, the carrier has clearly heard our cries for help, and is now pushing out an update for all One S owners in an effort to fix the battery bug.

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