Starting March 1, 2026, Google will flag applications that fail to meet newly established battery efficiency standards on the Play Store. These new rules stem from a partnership with Samsung and introduce the metric of “excessive partial wake locks.” Apps that exceed the threshold of two cumulative hours of non-exempt wake locks within 24 hours and that exceed this in 5% of user sessions will be flagged, potentially affecting their visibility on the store.
Developers are being urged to consult the enhanced Android vitals dashboard which includes detailed breakdowns to help them debug issues related to long wake locks. This initiative highlights Google’s response to user frustration regarding battery drain and aims to enhance app performance according to user needs. With these new measures, Google is reinforcing performance standards to ensure that apps on its platform provide a good user experience while also preserving device battery life. Developers must act quickly, with a deadline approaching in 2026 to address these concerns before their apps face homepage removal or warning messages.
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