Can a USB-C laptop charger work for your smartphone? What you need to know before you try it

Have you ever wondered if the big charger that powers your laptop can also fill up your phone’s battery? USB-C and Power ...
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Better Battery Chargers

I waste energy. Not intentionally, but like most people, I leave the battery charger for my Samsung mobile handset plugged into the wall outlet even when I am not charging my phone. It is just more ...
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Do Tesla’s Phone Chargers Actually Charge Your iPhone?

A Tesla enthusiast reveals the “super affordable” hack that makes charging his older smartphone easier without sacrificing style. TikTok user Prime Products Crew (@primeproductsrcw) tests all manner ...
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Does Leaving Your Phone Plugged In Ruin the Battery? Apple, Samsung and Google Weigh In

Apple's battery guide describes lithium-ion batteries as "consumable components" that naturally lose capacity over time. To slow that decline, iPhones use Optimized Battery Charging, which learns your ...

3 iPhone battery myths that just won't die (and could actually damage your phone)

These particular battery-saving myths are long in the tooth, and they can end up doing more harm than good to your iPhone in ...