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Emma Street

This hidden Android feature unlocks your phone's maximum refresh rate — enable it now

Google Pixel Fold half-folded in hand .

When you're checking out the tech specs for a new phone, you may not take a lot of notice of the refresh rate. However, this specification could make a big difference to the speed, smoothness, and responsiveness of many of the apps that you use.

What's more, your phone is probably not giving you the highest refresh rate by default. High refresh rates use a lot of battery, and even the best phones are usually set up to balance battery life with user experience. 

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