Your Pixel Watch’s battery could last longer with this Wear OS 6 feature

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR The upcoming Wear OS 6 update may introduce a new adaptive charging feature designed to protect smartwatch batteries from degradation. This feature will likely pause charging at 80% and then intelligently resume to achieve a full charge based on the user’s typical daily habits. Evidence was found in the Wear OS developer preview, and competitors like Samsung are also reportedly developing similar battery protection functions. To protect your device’s battery, it’s best to avoid leaving it on the charger for extended periods. That’s why many phones have features that pause charging at 80%, reducing battery stress and prolonging its lifespan. While most smartwatches lack these protections, the upcoming Wear OS 6 update could change that. You’re reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won’t find anywhere else. While digging through the re ... Read full article.