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How to accurately measure your smartphone's charging speed

Demystifying smartphone charging once and for all

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Android devices have several charging technologies and techniques, from wireless charging to the fast charging protocols smartphone manufacturers offer. It can get complicated when determining what to look for in your next phone charger. The different wattage and amp numbers from specific Android device models add another level of confusion. Grabbing one of the best smartphone chargers will steer you in the right direction.

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

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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.