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"Maximizing Your Cellphone Battery Health: Consumer Reports' Top Tips"

Consumer Reports offers advice on extending your cellphone battery life, including reducing screen brightness, shortening the auto-lock time, limiting background app refreshes, using low-power mode, protecting the phone from extreme temperatures, and maintaining a charge between 20-80%. Overnight charging is deemed safe as modern phones are designed to stop charging at full capacity. If battery issues persist, consider a replacement.

via WPVI-TV|

##batteryhealth #batterysavingtips

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"Official Google Pixel 8 Repair Kits Now Available for DIY Fixes"

Google has partnered with iFixit to sell official replacement parts and tools for the Pixel 8 series, facilitating at-home repairs. This move supports the right-to-repair movement and aims to extend the longevity of the devices in line with Google's promise of seven years of OS upgrades. While commonly replaced parts like screens and batteries are available, some components, such as the motherboard, are not, limiting the full potential of self-service repairs. The initiative also promotes environmental sustainability by reducing e-waste and offers a more affordable repair option for consumers. Despite the availability of parts, official Google repairs and independent shops remain relevant for those less inclined to DIY repairs.

via Android Central|

##diyrepairs #googlepixel8