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The 100% Charge Myth: How to Keep Your Phone Battery Healthier Longer
technology10 days ago

The 100% Charge Myth: How to Keep Your Phone Battery Healthier Longer

Charging to 100% overnight can slowly shorten battery life because it keeps the cell at high voltage, but the impact is gradual and modern phones are durable. For best longevity, aim for about 20–80% charge, avoid excessive heat, and prefer slower chargers; don’t regularly let the battery drop to 0%. Check battery health and replace the battery if it falls below around 80%, and you can charge to 100% when you need longer usage for travel or important days.

Anker’s tiny 45W Nano charger gets a color screen and folding prongs
tech18 days ago

Anker’s tiny 45W Nano charger gets a color screen and folding prongs

Anker’s updated 45W Nano charger adds a full-color display that shows the device name, wattage, and battery level, plus redesigned 180-degree folding prongs and a three‑stage charging system. The screen is occasionally useful but largely feels gimmicky; the prongs and care/auto charging modes are the more practical upgrades. It targets Apple devices for the display, is priced at $39.99 (last year’s model was $34.99) and is often on sale around $29.98.

Volvo EX60 Debuts with 400-Mile Range, 370 kW Charging and a Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt
technology1 month ago

Volvo EX60 Debuts with 400-Mile Range, 370 kW Charging and a Multi-Adaptive Safety Belt

Volvo launches the EX60, a SPA3-based electric crossover touted to end range anxiety with up to 400 miles of EPA range on a 117 kWh pack (P12 AWD) and 370 kW charging on an 800V system. It comes in P12 AWD, P10 AWD, and P6 RWD variants, features Nvidia Drive AGX Orin ADAS, Google Gemini AI in Android Automotive, OTA updates, and Volvo’s new multi-adaptive safety belt; expect deliveries this summer around a $60k starting point for well-equipped trims, positioning Volvo against the Model Y and European rivals.

Galaxy S26 base model rumored to finally boost charging to 45W
technology1 month ago

Galaxy S26 base model rumored to finally boost charging to 45W

Rumors suggest Samsung's standard Galaxy S26 will finally upgrade from 25W to 45W charging, with the S26 Plus likely staying at 45W and the S26 Ultra potentially jumping to 60W. Battery sizes are expected to inch up (S26 Ultra +200–400mAh; S26/S26 Plus around 4,300mAh and 4,900mAh). Speculation also points to a mix of Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 variants, but nothing is confirmed. The lineup's exact structure (trio vs quartet) remains unclear as launch nears, and pricing parity with the S25 is hoped for.

iOS 26 Update: Addressing Slow Charger Alerts and Battery Drain Issues
technology4 months ago

iOS 26 Update: Addressing Slow Charger Alerts and Battery Drain Issues

The article explains that if an iPhone displays 'Slow Charger,' it likely means you're using an underpowered or outdated charger or cable. Upgrading to a 30W USB-C Power Delivery charger or using official MagSafe or Qi2 wireless chargers can significantly improve charging speeds. However, using slower chargers is safe and mainly affects convenience, especially if charging overnight.