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Google Introduces Min Mode for Battery-Saving Navigation

10/31/2025

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Google LLC is developing Min Mode for Always-On Display in Android 17 to enable minimal app interfaces and save battery.
Google Maps is set to be among the apps to use Min Mode, offering a low-power, monochrome navigation interface.
Min Mode runs in a low-power state like the Always-On Display (AOD) and requires developers to implement a dedicated component.
The feature aims to make the Always-On Display more useful.

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Google LLC is developing Min Mode for Always-On Display in Android 17 to enable minimal app interfaces and save battery.
Google Maps is set to be among the apps to use Min Mode, offering a low-power, monochrome navigation interface.
Min Mode runs in a low-power state like the Always-On Display (AOD) and requires developers to implement a dedicated component.
The feature aims to make the Always-On Display more useful.