Android Doze mode, take your phone out of your pocket

I recently upgraded my Samsung Galaxy S5 to Android marshmallow but did not notice any improvement in battery life which got me wondering.... so I looked into Android doze (youtube) which is the main features of Android marshmallow and will also be in the next version Android N. 2 to 4 times the battery life is claimed by Google but this sounds a little optimistic


To get the benefit your phone needs to be stationary for example sitting on your desk

So, linking this to the previous Android wear SmartWatch post, it looks is a useful companion once in Bluetooth signal range of your phone.