Author: David I. Meeks

Most of the content of this post is also available in video format, go give it a watch!Battery life is a crucial aspect of user experience and wake locks play a major role. Are you using them excessively? In this blog post we’ll explore what wake locks are, what are some best practices for using them and how you can better understand your own app’s behavior with the Play Console metric.Excessive partial wake lock usage in Android VitalsThe Play Console now monitors battery drain, with a focus on excessive partial wake lock usage, as a key performance indicator.This feature elevates…

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Posted by Matthew Forsythe, Director, Product Management, Android App SafetyAndroid recently announced developer verification, an extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm. Developer feedback is essential as we build this process. One of the most important themes we hear from the developer community is the need for more lead time to adapt to changes, which is why we announced this requirement more than a year before it takes effect. This extended timeline allows you to ask questions, provide feedback that will help shape the final process, and prepare for the new requirement,…

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