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Explain 'Battery Status API' (and why it's mostly deprecated).
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Provides info about the system's battery charge level and charging status.
Deep explanation
It was intended to allow apps to save energy if the battery was low. However, it was found to be a fingerprinting risk (tracking users by battery percentage), leading most browsers to remove or restrict it.
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