With its Advanced Protection Mode initiative, Google is taking steps to bolster the security of its Android operating system. Several security features have been rolled out alongside Android 16, while ...

Five years since Apple built a ring of magnets into the iPhone 12, Google has finally responded with a system of its own and it is more than just a visual catch-up. PixelSnap, launched alongside the ...

The Wireless Power Consortium has today announced the next evolution of Qi charging with “Qi2 25W,” a faster charging option that will soon include some “major Android smartphones.” As of today, the ...

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Other Android makers like Google, OnePlus and Xiaomi include comparable options -- often called Adaptive Charging, Optimized Charging or Battery Care -- that dynamically slow power delivery or limit ...

Summary: A recently discovered Google patent describes a wireless charging system that works through your smartphone’s display. The system will enable more use cases for wireless charging. However, it ...

Charging your Android phone to 100% seems like a logical way to ensure it lasts you through the day, but this routine could actually be hurting your phone in the long term. This is because most ...

Wireless charging is about to get a lot faster. The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), an open standards development group of more than 300 members who work together to ensure compatibility between ...

Managing your Android device’s battery charging habits is a practical and effective way to extend its lifespan and maintain optimal performance. Most modern smartphones are equipped with lithium-ion ...

When I was in Las Vegas earlier this month, I plugged my phone in to charge overnight, only to wake up and find it nearly out of battery. The outlet wasn’t working, and I hadn’t noticed. I had an hour ...