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What is optimized battery charging and why you should keep it enabled on your devices

Wondering what the optimized battery charging in the battery settings of your phone does? Here's everything that you need to know!

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Here's why you shouldn't use public phone chargers, according to the FBI

The FBI has issued a warning to smartphone and laptop users, advising them to avoid using public charging points — here's why.

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We may be getting closer to the Google Pixel 4a launch

The Google Pixel 4a is getting more certifications as it may be getting closer to launch

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What to do if your phone won’t charge

There are situations when your phone won’t charge. In this post we’re sharing some tips you can try to troubleshoot the issue.

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You’ll know if you bought a fake iPhone 9 charger

Because it will take forever and a day to charge. Actually, even if it's a legit charger that properly fast charges according to USB rules, it may not work.

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No wireless charging on the HTC U12+? Too thick, too slick, not quick

HTC has argued that the wireless charging experience is far from convenient enough to include on the U12+. Wires should get things done quicker.

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Galaxy Note 8 battery won’t charge, warranty replacements are refurbs

Best to keep a power bank around your Note 8 if it's still alive. Some owners let their device run to zero and have found that a charge couldn't turn it back on.

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Pixel 2 XL does not charge at full 18W allowed by adapter

The median top rate for this phablet, as measured by one researcher, is 10.5 watts. And it's even worse if you leave the screen on.

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Google Pixel 2 optimal charge rate is 18W, not 27W

If you have a Power Delivery-compliant 27W charging block, you can use it with your Pixel 2 XL, even. Just don't expect those speeds.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium’s Smart Stamina mode actively tracks battery health

Smart Stamina mode reminds us of a good feature that HTC included in its Sense Companion AI engine: it delivers power info and lets you act quickly on it.

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US Galaxy Note 7 won’t charge starting December 15

One Galaxy Note 7 on US Cellular received a message telling about an update from Samsung that will prevent the device from charging at all.

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Android may require USB Power Delivery support in the future

Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, Dash Charge, Super VOOC and all those other standards might have to be abandoned. Or Android Nougat, who knows?

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iPhone 7 charging rate the same sort of slow as always

With your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus comes a 5W charger. Because these phones have the largest batteries we've seen on an iPhone, they take a while to fill.

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Sony’s “Soft Charging” feature is a great idea

It's a feature that's been introduced into a beta version of the latest Marshmallow AOSP. And it'll help the battery not destroy itself quickly.

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Everything You Need To Know About Wireless Charging

Learn everything you need to know about wireless charging -- and the battle that's brewing.

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