by dbadmin | Dec 25, 2025 | Features, USB-C, Wireless Charging
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority My position on USB-C is well-documented at this point; it’s a complex and opaque set of specifications and features that have become increasingly difficult to decipher over the years, resulting in a failure to live up to its...
by dbadmin | Dec 3, 2025 | Chargers, Deals, News, USB-C
Credit: NOCO NOCO is mainly known for its great vehicle accessories. I’ve been using its portable inflators and motorcycle battery tenders for some years, and they’ve been a pleasure to use. They have also recently started making mobile charging accessories, and a...
by dbadmin | Nov 23, 2025 | Features, OPPO Find, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Another week, another problem with USB-C charging. Perhaps I’m just having a worse time than most, undoubtedly due to the sheer number of gadgets on my desk at any given time, but plugging in my new OPPO Find X9 Pro had me...
by dbadmin | Nov 18, 2025 | Features, Google Pixel 10, Power bank, USB-C, Wireless Charging
Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Over the past month or so, I’ve been stuck in power bank land, testing several different designs, capacities, and form factors. Most of these have been Qi2 and Qi2.2 power banks, with magnets that align perfectly well with my...
by dbadmin | Oct 30, 2025 | Audio, Bluetooth, Features, USB-C
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority While there’s been a modest revival in dedicated audio players, most listeners — including many discerning audiophiles — are streaming music straight from their smartphones. And why not? Android devices offer a vast selection...
by dbadmin | Oct 15, 2025 | Chargers, Features, Google Pixel 10, USB-C
Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Picking out the best wall charger for the new Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is not the easiest task, thanks to some quite specific power requirements. Even then, I wasn’t too impressed when testing out Google’s new 67W plug — partly...