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Save 39% off this Anker 7-in-1 USB charging hub, down to its lowest price yet
This compact charging station is perfect for travel
If you've been looking for a compact device that can handle all your charging needs, then look no further than the Anker 525 charging station. This device offers a ton of ports, and is now down to its lowest price ever for Amazon Prime members, coming in at just $40, which is 39% off its retail price.
Chromebooks are simple and affordable laptops that work well for most tasks. Chromebooks range from budget devices to premium devices with a plethora of features. One benefit of Chromebooks is that they're relatively simple and they work. That doesn't mean they're free of problems. One issue you may run into is that your device stops charging. Here are steps to solve the problem.
Phone not charging? These tips will help you get connected
You may not have to buy another one just yet
If your phone doesn't charge correctly, don't buy replacement cables and charging bricks just yet. Many charging problems can be solved in minutes by examining your phone, cable, or charging source. We walk you through solutions to common charging issues for Android and iOS phones and tablets. Check your phone's battery health while you're at it, as charging issues go hand in hand with battery problems. You don't need to spend money to follow this guide. Still, have extra durable USB-C cables in case your main cable goes astray.
Our phones help us stay connected, so it can be a hassle when they stop charging. It's hard to be without a working smartphone, whether it's a flagship 5G phone or a budget-friendly model. To stay on the safe side, regularly check the battery health on your Android phone.
Do the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE have wireless charging?
The Galaxy Buds FE are shaping up to be a high-quality mid-grade option, but can you charge them wirelessly?
Samsung’s FE (Fan Edition) line of devices is intended to deliver high-quality experiences, focusing primarily on what users want at competitive pricing. While revealing the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone and the Galaxy Tab S9 FE models, Samsung also officially unveiled the Galaxy Buds FE. With FE devices, Samsung is finding a balance between cost and features, and it’s evident with the Galaxy Buds FE which aspects the company was willing to leave behind in favor of a lower price tag.
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Which Motorola phones have wireless charging?
Wanna ditch the wires? These Motorola phones can charge wirelessly with the right technology
Wires are the bane of the technology world. They make otherwise sleek and stylish technology look clunky and outdated, tethering these innovative devices to the past like a ball and chain. However, many recent smartphones have wireless charging functionality, and Motorola is starting to get with the program on more of its devices. While far from perfect, wireless charging has become an important feature that smartphone buyers are interested in. Motorola has been busy with releases in 2023 and has made strides regarding wireless charging. So, which Motorola phones have wireless charging?
Ever since Apple brought MagSafe technology to the iPhone 12, the Android community has been left high and dry, waiting patiently for a dependable magnetic charging alternative within the same league. Granted, we're not at the point where we can casually slap any old MagSafe accessory onto our best Android phones just yet, but there are viable options available.
Charge devices fast and cheap with this amazing $7 USB-C cable bundle deal
Get two Lisen 240W fast charging USB-C cables for a ridiculously low price today
It's always a good idea to keep spare USB-C cables on hand, but even some of the best USB-C cables can be a bit expensive. With a single cable usually going for around $10 depending on the brand and length, they aren't the most expensive things to buy, but you don't always need to spend that much for a good charging cable. Some options, like the Lisen 240W USB-C cable 2-pack, offer an even more affordable option by bundling two fast-charging cables for just $20. A great price considering some single cables cost that much, but Amazon is offering a deal that brings the price of this cable bundle down to just $7 — an absolute must-buy whether you need a new cable or not right now.
Never get stranded without a charging cable again with the $25 Nomad 60W ChargeKey
Nomad's ChargeKey offers up to 60W of output for fast on-the-go charging
A solid charging cable is a must-have nowadays, whether you're a digital nomad working on the road or sitting in an office. However, taking your phone's USB-C cable with you isn't always the best choice. They're not the most durable cables you'll find, and over time they'll wear down due to excessive bending and may even break. So it's important to have something that's not only durable, but can be taken with you without the fear of damaging it while you're on the move. Thankfully, there's a great little accessory we've come across that is designed for this exact situation — the Nomad ChargeKey keychain charging cable.
We've seen a lot of excellent smartphones hit store shelves in 2023, but one particular bright spot this year has been battery life. A quick look at recent flagship and budget flagships reveals that many of our favorite products — especially those powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 or 8+ Gen 1 — are reaching multi-day battery life without breaking a sweat. Throw in fast-charging on phones from OnePlus or Motorola, and how — and when — you power up your device can really change.
Anker's most powerful charging cable hits its lowest price ever ahead of Prime Day
You might not need 140W yet, but you will soon enough
Noticing some wear and tear on your dependable but sometimes fragile charging cable? It might be time to replace it with something sturdier. A solid USB-C cable will charge everything from your pint-sized earbuds to your awesome Android phone to your trusty Chromebook companion, and the 140W-capable Anker 543 should serve you well for years to come.
Adaptive Charging may be adapting itself to Pixel users without alarms
Shaking up what it means to wake up
This isn't the first story we've had this weekend about Adaptive Charging on Google's Pixel phones, but this is the first major change to this battery-preserving feature we've heard about in a long, long time. It's a feature that's meant to prevent phones from achieving a full charge until shortly before an alarm is set to go off. But those who didn't set an alarm between 3 and 10 AM or one at all haven't been able to take advantage of Adaptive Charging. That may soon change, though.
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Adapative Charging now gives Pixel owners a much-needed nightly reminder
A new notification also allows them to skip a night
Google added Adaptive Charging to Pixel 4 and newer devices with the December 2020 Feature Drop. This is a helpful feature that aims to extend the lifespan of your phone's battery by charging your phone slowly overnight, only topping up just before your alarm is about to go off. Until now, you could only tell if Adaptive Charging was active through a small lock screen message which isn't so obvious and easy to miss. Worse, turning off the feature just for a night required roundtrip dives into the Settings menu. This is changing now, as Pixel phones have started displaying a notification when Adaptive Charging is active.
Nothing Phone 1's fast-charging speed looks like 'nothing' to write home about
45W is neither great nor terrible
Nothing announced its inaugural smartphone — the Nothing Phone 1 — back in March, and we recently learned that it's nearly ready to make its grand debut, with a July 12 launch event scheduled in London. While recent rumors have started to give us a better idea of what to expect, there's still a lot we don't know about the eagerly anticipated phone's hardware. Today we make progress on filling in some of those blanks, upon the discovery a document that sheds some light on the Nothing Phone 1's charging performance.
USB-C will be mandatory on all phones sold in the EU by end of 2024
It looks set to force Apple, and other manufacturers, to finally embrace USB-C
The USB-C port is one step closer to becoming the go-to charging port for all smartphones after new proposed legislation from the European Union. This story has been ongoing for over 10 years, but this is the most significant step forward so far. The European Parliament's Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection announced it has reached a deal on introducing laws around a common charger, and it'll mean changes have to take place by 2024.
Crazy fast 150W charging is coming to future OnePlus and OPPO phones
SuperVOOC is getting super-er, as soon as next quarter
OnePlus phones are already the fastest-charging models you can buy in the US today. Last year's OnePlus 9 Pro was able to charge at 65W using a cable, and the 10 Pro upped that to 80W (though, sadly, you can't buy one here yet). But future phones from OnePlus and Oppo will be able to charge much, much faster, as the two companies have announced today at MWC that 150W SuperVOOC charging is coming.
Google explains why the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro charge so slowly
It's all in the name of battery management, apparently
The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have their fair share of issues, including a finicky fingerprint scanner and buggy Always-On Display mode. Their relatively slow charging speed is also an issue as the phones take nearly two hours for a full charge. Testing revealed that the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro only reach a peak charging speed of 23W despite Google recommending a 30W power adapter for them. Now, the company has published a support page to clear the air on the topic.
The EU is is set to mandate USB-C on all smartphones and Apple is predictably pouting
It's not giving up on Lightning cables without a fight
In January 2020, members of the European Parliament voted to establish a universal charging connection for smartphones sold in the EU. Since then, we've been waiting for this effort to be passed into law, and as of this morning, it's one step closer. The European Commission has now put forward legislation that would establish USB-C as a common charger for mobile devices, finally requiring a universal standard no matter the smartphone.
Pixel 6 Pro leak shows it'll be the fastest-charging Google phone ever
Just remember to bring your own charger along
Phones are getting bigger. The Pixel 6 Pro, for example, will have a massive 6.7-inch screen, the largest of any Google-branded phone yet. Naturally as those screens get bigger and processors get more powerful, the batteries have to get bigger to keep pace (helped along with more internal volume, of course). According to the latest Pixel 6 leak, the Pro will have fast charging at up to 33 watts.
Android 12 may warn you it's slowing down your Pixel's charging due to heat
The behavior itself might be old, but the notification would be new
According to a teardown, Android 12 Beta 5 has a new feature that joins the existing Adaptive Charging improvements that debuted in prior Betas. According to some strings spotted, Pixels running Android 12 may show a notification that explains that it will "limit charging to help preserve battery health" when your phone is overheating.