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technology1 day ago•1 min saved

Galaxy S26 batteries downgrade to 1,200 cycles but run longer than before

EU battery labels for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series show a downgrade to 1,200 charge cycles (80% capacity after 1,200 cycles) for the S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra, down from the S25’s 2,000 cycles; however, EU tests also show improved energy efficiency, with runtimes of about 51 hours for the S26 and 55 hours for the S26+ and S26 Ultra (compared with S25’s ~37–45 hours), suggesting the trade-off may be offset ahead of Galaxy Unpacked.

via Mashable|

#battery-life #charge-cycles #eu-labels

technology3 days ago•69 min saved

Rokid AI Glasses Style: A lighter, cheaper Ray-Ban alternative with serious AI features

Tom's Guide calls Rokid AI Glasses Style a strong budget rival to Meta Ray-Ban: at 38.5g they’re ultralight, sport a 12MP camera with 3K recording across multiple aspect ratios, and offer long battery life plus hands-free ChatGPT and translation features via Hi Rokid, all backed by a solid companion app. Drawbacks include a slightly flimsy build, proprietary charging without a built-in charging case, no video calling, and darker indoor lenses; but at $299 it’s a compelling option for creators who want POV capture and AI tools without the Ray-Ban price.

via Tom's Guide|

#battery-life #chatgpt-integration #ray-ban-meta

technology3 days ago•9 min saved

Oura Ring 4 Edges Out Whoop 5.0 in Screenless Wellness Showdown

In a head-to-head, PCMag’s comparison favors the Oura Ring 4 for most users due to its stylish design, easier-to-parse sleep and stress data, and better long-term value, while the Whoop 5.0 offers longer battery life and broader exercise tracking; overall, the Oura provides a more affordable, user-friendly screenless wellness tracker in the long run.

via PCMag|

#battery-life #oura-ring-4 #sleep-tracking

technology3 days ago•24 min saved

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro: rugged GPS smartwatch with offline maps

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro is a rugged GPS smartwatch with offline navigation (multi-GNSS), a bright AMOLED display readable in sunlight, and over 160 sport modes, plus long battery life. It comes in 48mm and 44mm sizes with a larger endurance on the bigger model and a built-in flashlight. However, it lacks ECG and blood pressure monitoring, and its app ecosystem is smaller with some features behind a paid subscription; priced around $400 and available in multiple colors (e.g., via Amazon).

via Notebookcheck|

#amoled-display #battery-life #offline-navigation

technology9 days ago•8 min saved

iOS 27 Promises Longer iPhone Battery Life with Bigger Cells and Smarter AI

iOS 27, due this fall alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max/Fold, is expected to boost battery life through code optimizations, larger battery cells (Pro ~4,252 mAh, Pro Max ~5,088 mAh, Fold rumored 5.5–5.8k mAh), and a more efficient Neural Engine with throttling and smarter background task handling, plus a redesigned 48-hour re-indexing process to reduce post-update drain.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #battery-life #ios

technology9 days ago•4 min saved

Apple's iOS 27 Rave aims to streamline code and extend battery life

Apple's iOS 27, code-named Rave, will clean up iOS internals by removing old code and rewriting features to improve performance and potentially battery life, in a Snow Leopard–like cleanup effort. It may include subtle interface tweaks and stronger AI features like a revamped Siri, with broader plans for new devices such as a touchscreen MacBook Pro and a foldable iPhone later in 2026.

via MacRumors|

#battery-life #ios-27 #rave

technology17 days ago•111 min saved

Dell XPS 14 sets Windows battery life record in Tom's Guide test

Dell's new XPS 14 posts a record 21 hours 20 minutes of battery life in Tom's Guide's lab test—the longest seen on a Windows laptop—thanks to a Panther Lake-based Core Ultra 7 355, 16GB RAM and a 14-inch LED panel. The entry-level model ($1,699; shipping Feb 19) trails Intel's promised 27 hours but beats the Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon X Elite and other rivals, signaling Windows endurance has caught up with Apple's MacBooks. Dell says the XPS 14 offers best battery life among Windows laptops, though Apple may respond with future M-series upgrades.

via Tom's Guide|

#battery-life #dell #intel

technology19 days ago•4 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max Could Push Battery Life Past 40-Hour Milestone

Rumors from a known Weibo leaker suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max will sport a 5,100–5,200 mAh battery and use an A20 Pro chip built on a 2nm process, potentially delivering over 40 hours of battery life; the phone may be thicker to fit the larger cell, and a foldable iPhone debuting with the 18 lineup is also rumored to have a large battery (over 5,500 mAh).

via MacRumors|

#2nm-process #a20-pro-chip #apple

technology19 days ago•5 min saved

Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max Tops 2025 Battery-Life Test

A CNET battery-life study of 35 US smartphones during 2025 finds Apple and OnePlus as the top brands, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max taking first place overall thanks to efficiency and software optimization despite not having the largest battery (5,088 mAh). The iPhone 17 ties for second with OnePlus 15; Poco F7 Ultra is third, and iPhone 17 Pro fourth. Tests used a 3-hour full-brightness Wi‑Fi video stream and a 45-minute endurance cycle combining gaming, video, and calls; the iPhone 17 Pro Max also led the endurance test, while Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold performed well in that phase. Brand rankings placed Apple first, OnePlus second, followed by Motorola, Samsung, and Google.

via MacRumors|

#battery-life #cnet #iphone-17

technology20 days ago•10 min saved

Punkt MC03 bets on privacy to deliver nearly a week of battery life

At CES 2026, Punkt unveiled the MC03, a privacy-first Android phone running AphyOS. It keeps data from leaking by using a Vault of trusted, non-data-leaking apps and a sandboxed Google Play option, plus a manual privacy dial to curb background activity. Punkt says the device can last up to six days on a charge, aided by its lightweight OS and restricted data exchange; the battery is swappable for $50, and the base price is $700 with a $12/month optional privacy subscription. Built in Germany with EU repair commitments, the MC03 signals Punkt’s privacy-focused approach beyond typical smartphones.

via CNET|

#aphyos #battery-life #privacy

technology21 days ago•10 min saved

Apple and OnePlus Top 2025 Smartphone Battery Life Tests

CNET tested 35 phones in 2025 to determine which last the longest on a single charge, with Apple and OnePlus leading the pack. The iPhone 17 Pro Max topped the rankings, with other top-five spots claimed by iPhone and OnePlus models; several OnePlus phones use silicon-carbon batteries, and the Poco F7 Ultra also ranked highly. Overall, battery life improved only modestly vs 2024 as brands pursue efficiency gains.

via CNET|

#apple #battery-life #iphone-17-pro-max

technology22 days ago•2 min saved

Apple's iPhone Fold Could Pack a 5,500 mAh Battery and New Button Layout

Rumors suggest Apple's first iPhone Fold may include a 5,500‑mAh battery—the largest in an iPhone yet—driven by a foldable display, with redesigned volume buttons toward the top and tweaks to the hinge, chassis, and cameras, signaling a stronger emphasis on battery life and usability for a foldable iPhone.

via CNET|

#apple #battery-life #foldable-design

technology24 days ago•5 min saved

Apple's Foldable iPhone Hints at Record-Breaking Battery Life

Rumors suggest Apple's first foldable iPhone could feature a 5,500+ mAh battery, potentially the largest in any iPhone and among foldables, surpassing the iPhone 17 Pro Max and rivals like the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 7. The device is also rumored to have a crease-free 7.8-inch inner display, a 5.5-inch cover screen, Touch ID, dual rear cameras, the A20 chip, and the “C2” modem, with a launch planned alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max later this year.

via MacRumors|

#apple #battery-life #fixed-focus-digital

technology28 days ago•5 min saved

iPhone Air’s weak sales traced to a lackluster package, poll finds

Apple’s iPhone Air underperformed in sales, with a reader poll showing most readers blame the overall package rather than a single flaw. About 46% say the device failed to capture the market due to its weak package, around 20% point to short battery life, just over 16% cite the need for more cameras for the price, and a small share blame poor thermals. The phone’s starting price was $999 and it’s noted for a lone speaker and a weaker A19 Pro chip. Apple may address issues in future iterations, with suggestions including a silicon-carbon battery, a second speaker, vapor cooling, and the current focus on adding an ultra-wide rear camera.

via PhoneArena|

#apple #battery-life #cameras

technology29 days ago•7 min saved

Intel's Panther Lake Sparks Laptop Graphics Leap, but Supply Issues Stand in the Way

Early third‑party reviews hail Panther Lake as Intel's strongest laptop CPU in years, delivering near‑discrete graphics performance and excellent battery life thanks to the 18A process and backside power delivery; yet supply constraints and Intel’s shift of manufacturing to server CPUs could cap market‑share gains this year.

via The Motley Fool|

#18a-process #battery-life #integrated-graphics