Google has apparently added “bypass” charging to Pixel smartphones with the latest update. Here’s what that means for the battery.

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    This new ability, as spotted by Android Authority, allows supported Pixel phones to stop charging the battery when it hits 80%, but continue to use power from a plug to power the phone. At least, that’s what seems to be happening based on tests

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