by dbadmin | Dec 7, 2022 | Battery, Chargers, News, smartphones, Survey
Credit: Dhruv Bhutani / Android Authority Smartphone charging speeds have tumbled in the last few years, and you can now find phones that offer a full charge in well under 30 minutes. But there are still quite a few new devices that take ages to top up. How long does...
by dbadmin | Nov 5, 2022 | Chargers, Features, Google Pixel 7
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Last year’s Pixel launch seemed to promise a significant boost to the charging speeds of Google’s phones, boasting a 30W charger requirement compared to the sluggish 18W from previous years. Some sleuthing revealed that the...
by dbadmin | Oct 4, 2022 | Chargers, News, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority The EU has formally approved legislation to make USB-C charging mandatory. Smartphones, tablets, and cameras will need to offer USB-C ports by the end of 2024. The EU will also push for a common wireless charging standard. The...
by dbadmin | Sep 20, 2022 | Chargers, News, smartphones, Survey Results
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority There’s been a divisive trend in recent years for smartphone brands to ditch the in-box charger. This means you’ll need to rely on an older charger or buy a brand-new one if you don’t have an old adapter. We were interested in...
by dbadmin | Sep 14, 2022 | Chargers, News, Survey
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Back in the day, when you bought a phone, you didn’t have to worry about already having a charger because one was always packed in the box with the phone. These days, however, it’s become increasingly common for smartphone...
by dbadmin | Aug 6, 2022 | Battery, Chargers, Features, Opinions
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Opinion post byCalvin Wankhede Your next smartphone likely won’t ship with a charger in the box. I’m not just talking about expensive flagship devices here — we’ve noticed a growing number of mid-range devices follow this...
