India, Nov. 12 -- Google is preparing to roll out a new alert system that will notify Android users when an app consumes too much battery power in the background. The change aims to help users identify apps that keep running in the background and affect overall device performance.

The new update on Google Play introduces a feature that tracks how apps use system resources and highlights those that frequently prevent a device from resting. The company said the move will give users more visibility and control over how apps impact their phone's battery life.

For a long time, Android users have struggled to pinpoint which apps silently drain their phone batteries. Many apps use "wake locks," a system permission that keeps the phone's proces...